Deliberate Ignorance

Name: Deliberate Ignorance | Choosing Not to Know
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Choosing Not to Know

Ralph Hertwig Christoph Engel(Herausgeber*in)

MIT Press

Erschienen am 2. Februar 2021

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Intro
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
Exploring the Phenomenon of Deliberate Ignorance
What Constitutes the Deep Structure of Deliberate Ignorance?
How Can Deliberate Ignorance be Modeled?
Is Deliberate Ignorance Good or Bad and, if so, When?
What Are the Institutional Implications of Deliberate Ignorance?
Closing Remarks
The Phenomenon
1 Homo Ignorans: Deliberately Choosing Not to Know
Abstract
Homo Ignorans: Deliberately Choosing Not to Know
A Taxonomy of Deliberate Ignorance
When Is Deliberate Ignorance a Good Thing?
Building a Theory
Future Challenges: To Know or Not to Know?
Acknowledgments
2 The Complex Dynamics of Deliberate Ignoranc e and the Desire to Know in Times of Transformation
Abstract
The Simultaneity of Forgetting and Remembrance
Knowledge, Secrecy, and Power
Ousting a Knowledge Regime in Political Transformation
The History of Deliberate Ignorance: Transformations in Twentiethand Twenty-First Century Germany
The Stasi Files and Individuals' Reasons for Deliberate Ignorance
Deliberate Ignorance in the Memory Politics during Transformational Periods
Summary
Acknowledgments
3 Utilizing Strategic Ignorance in Negotiations
Abstract
Introduction
Strategic versus Individual Decision Making
Normative Reasons for Deliberate Ignorance in a Negotiation
Descriptive Results on Deliberate Ignorance in a Negotiation
Psychological Reasons for Deliberate Ignorance in a Negotiation
Conclusion
4 Blinding to Remove Biases in Science and Society
Abstract
Introduction
Deep Structure
5 The Deep Structure of Deliberate Ignorance
Abstract
Introduction
What Counts as Deliberate Ignorance
Domain Specificity of Deliberate Ignorance
Psychological Mechanisms That Implement Deliberate Ignorance
Causal and Consequential Variables
Deliberate Ignorance and Temporal Scale
Conclusion
6 How Forgetting Aids Homo Ignorans
Abstract
Introduction
Memory Functions as an Information-Management Device
Forgetting Functions as a Performance-Enhancing Device
Memory Functions as an Emotion-Regulation Device
Memory Functions as a Strategic Device to Avoid Responsibility and Enhance Deception
Conclusion
7 Willful Construction of Ignorance
Abstract
Willful Construction of Ignorance: A Tale of Two Ontologies
Constructivist Conceptions of Truth: Political and Historical Context
Constructivist "Truth," Populism, and Its Psychological Fallout
The Road to "Post-Truth"
Exiting the "Post-Truth" World
Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgment
Models
8 Models of Deliberate Ignorance in Individual Choice
Abstract
Introduction
A Preliminary Classification
Deliberate Ignorance and Models of the Content of Beliefs
Deliberate Ignorance and Models of the Consistency of Beliefs and Identity Maintenance
Maximizing Quality of Decision Making
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
9 The Evolution of Deliberate Ignorance in Strategic Interaction
Abstract
Introduction
Ignorance as a Commitment Device
Ignorance as a Costly Signal
Discussion
Appendix 9.1
10 The Zoo of Models of Deliberate Ignorance
Abstract
Introduction
Preferring to Not Know Information
Wanting to Not Use Information
An Evolutionary Case, Using Collider Bias
Interpersonal Strategic Perspectives
Deliberate Ignorance through Societal Dynamics
Discussion
Acknowledgments
Norms
11 Harry Potter and the Welfare of the Willfully Blinded
Abstract
Introduction
Blinding the Welfare Analyst
Blinding Oneself
Blinding Others
Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
12 Is There a Right Not to Know Genetic Information about Oneself?
Abstract
Introduction
Emergence of the Controversy
What Is High-Value Genetic Information?
The Philosophical Origins of the RNTK: An Unexpectedly Contested Concept
Moving Away from a Strong RNTK
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
13 Reflections on Deliberate Ignorance
Abstract
Introduction
What Is Deliberate Ignorance?
Rationality
Deliberate Ignorance in Public Life
Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
14 Normative Implications of Deliberate Ignorance
Abstract
Introduction
Taxonomic Issues: The Individual and the Collective
Norms of Morality and Rationality
The Case of Science
Open Questions
In Lieu of Closure
Appendix 14.1
Institutions
15 Institutions Promoting or Countering Deliberate Ignorance
Abstract
Introduction
Contracting for Ignorance
The Role of Organizations
Deliberate Opacity
The Role of Technology
Conclusion
16 Deliberate Ignorance and the Law
Abstract
Introduction
Overcoming Deliberate Ignorance
Facilitating Deliberate Ignorance
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
17 Deliberate Ignorance
Christoph Engel and Ralph Hertwig
The Power and Perils of Interdisciplinarity
What Exactly Is Deliberate Ignorance?
How to Model Deliberate Ignorance?
What Are the Normative Implications of Deliberate Ignorance?
Institutional Implications: How to Avert or Foster Deliberate Ignorance
Deliberate Ignorance: A Wisdom Call
Bibliography
Subject Index
Strüngmann Forum Report Series

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