Public Opinion
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What’s it about?
Why can't citizens make informed political decisions? Lippmann reveals how media, stereotypes, and limited cognition create a 'pseudo-environment' that distorts reality and undermines democracy.
You’ll learn
- The gap between reality and our mental pictures
- How stereotypes shape political perception
- Why more information doesn't mean better decisions
- The role of experts in democratic governance