As part of The Ethics of Doubt project, we have designed two online educational modules called Navigating the Information Age I and Navigating the Information Age II. The aim of these modules is to help students navigate their way through our increasingly changing information landscape. In particular, the modules focus on the role that intellectual virtues such as intellectual courage, conscientiousness, and curiosity play in helping students avoid the pitfalls of the information age.
In connection with these modules, Genia Schönbaumsfeld and Taylor Matthews have written two short articles about the philosophy of intellectual courage, and how we can counter fake news with intellectual virtues.
Our modules were designed in conjunction with Duncan Pritchard’s Anteater Virtues at UC Irvine. If you would like to use our modules in schools or colleges, please contact Taylor Matthews (t.matthews@soton.ac.uk).
Navigating the Information Age I
Navigating the Information Age I introduces students to foundational concepts such as information, mis- and disinformation, fake news, bullshit, echo chambers, and conspiracy theories, amongst others. Each topic contains an introductory video by a philosopher and a quiz that tests students’ knowledge and understanding. There is also further reading provided for students interested in the topics
Navigating the Information Age II
