The Fragility of Truth: Skimming through Noise and Bias in the Post-Truth Era

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Published: Dec 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/cjp.38397
Keywords:
post-truth bullshit disinformation truth noise
Eduard-Claudiu Gross
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6842-1173
Abstract

In today’s society, where false information is widely spread and noise makes accurate information elusive, the concept of truth faces constant assault. This situation emphasizes the harm caused by disinformation and underscores the necessity for individuals to develop critical thinking skills to navigate through the sea of misleading noise. The present paper also explores the phenomenon of “post-truth,” where subjective opinions and feelings often override objective facts, significantly influencing people’s reactions. Furthermore, this investigation sheds light on the intricate relationship between information credibility and public perception by examining the decline of trust in scientific discoveries and the subsequent emergence of fact-checkers as a response to the erosion of factual information’s trustworthiness.

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