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Citizen Knowledge by Lisa Herzog published

Some time ago, the book Citizen Knowledge, written by Lisa Herzog, was published by Oxford University Press. In her book, Herzog explains and discusses how

Using not only philosophy, but also other fields such as history, psychology and sociology. According to Herzog, Citizen Knowledge is about the way in which societies that combine democratic political systems with capitalist economies deal with knowledge. How can knowledge be used in times of fake news and distrust in politics and experts? A balance of dealing with knowledge is crucial for complex societies, she argues, and too much focus on markets can distort this balance. More information on the book can be found here.