Why Should We Still Study Ignorance in the Twenty-First Century?

At a time when humanity has access to more knowledge than ever before in history, ignorance has not diminished; rather, it has become more complex and more costly. This article argues that in today's world, shaped by developments such as the explosion of information, the spread of social media, and the emergence of artificial intelligence, ignorance has grown more intricate and its consequences more expensive than in the past. By demonstrating that ignorance is both a genuine 'theoretical issue' and a tangible 'practical problem', this study explores the necessity of studying ignorance, in the twenty-first century and examines how new technological infrastructures reinforce and reshape human and systemic blind spots.