Deliberate ignorance is an intentional act of ignorance in which an individual or group deliberately avoids knowledge or information in order to maintain a certain level of ignorance. It often involves the refusal to gain understanding or insight into a certain issue or topic, or the refusal to accept information which is contrary to one's existing beliefs or values. There are two types of deliberate ignorance: active and passive. Active deliberate ignorance involves actively seeking out information and then deliberately ignoring it. Passive deliberate ignorance involves not actively seeking out information and then ignoring it when it is presented to them. Deliberate ignorance is often used as a form of willful ignorance, used to protect oneself from uncomfortable truths or to avoid taking responsibility for one's own actions. It can also be used to maintain power and control over others or to maintain a desired narrative.
Deliberate ignorance is an intentional act of ignorance in which an individual or group deliberately avoids knowledge or information in order to maintain a certain level of ignorance. It often involves the refusal to gain understanding or insight into a certain issue or topic, or the refusal to accept information which is contrary to one's existing beliefs or values. There are two types of deliberate ignorance: active and passive. Active deliberate ignorance involves actively seeking out information and then deliberately ignoring it. Passive deliberate ignorance involves not actively seeking out information and then ignoring it when it is presented to them. Deliberate ignorance is often used as a form of willful ignorance, used to protect oneself from uncomfortable truths or to avoid taking responsibility for one's own actions. It can also be used to maintain power and control over others or to maintain a desired narrative.
