Broadcaster and author Gavin Esler explores a troubling paradox: despite living in an age of limitless information, society often seems less informed than ever. As facts compete with algorithms, outrage and misinformation, populist politicians increasingly thrive by promoting confident untruths over evidence. Esler examines what this means for democracy, and how we can reclaim informed public debate.
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