Even while we find ourselves in a postmodern world of cultural relativism, the internet, and social media in particular, is driving society towards ever-increasing polarisation of opinions on all manner of cultural and political issues, and we are expected to pick sides, with each one making a claim on the ‘truth’. When a blatantly untrue assertion, motivated by a particular ideological belief, holds sway over an undeniable fact or over knowledge supported by reliable evidence, we see the phenomenon of post-truth politics in action. On social media, it is most often seen linked to conspiracy theories or in the pronouncements of populist leaders or demagogues. Sadly, this irrational way of thinking has infected many people’s attitudes more generally, including their views towards science, and we often see claims on social media that opinion is more valid than evidence.
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