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Knowledge Resistance in High-Choice Information Environments: Routledge Studies

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In today's digital age, we are constantly bombarded with information from a variety of sources. This can be a good thing, as it gives us access to a wealth of knowledge and perspectives. However, it can also be overwhelming, and it can lead to a phenomenon known as knowledge resistance.

Knowledge resistance is the tendency to reject new information, even when it is accurate and relevant to our lives. This can be a problem, as it can prevent us from learning new things and making informed decisions. In her new book, Knowledge Resistance in High-Choice Information Environments, Dr. Cindy Royal explores the phenomenon of knowledge resistance and provides insights into how we can overcome it.

Royal argues that knowledge resistance is a natural response to the overwhelming amount of information that we are exposed to today. When we are constantly bombarded with new information, it can be difficult to know what to believe. This can lead us to reject new information, even if it is accurate, simply because it is unfamiliar or challenging to our existing beliefs.

Royal also identifies a number of factors that can contribute to knowledge resistance, including:

Confirmation bias: The tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs and to reject information that challenges them.
Motivated reasoning: The tendency to interpret information in a way that supports our existing beliefs, even if the information is ambiguous or contradictory.
Cognitive dissonance: The psychological discomfort that we experience when we hold two or more conflicting beliefs.
Emotional attachment: The tendency to hold on to beliefs that are emotionally important to us, even if they are not supported by evidence.

Royal argues that knowledge resistance is a serious problem that can have a number of negative consequences, including:

It can prevent us from learning new things.
It can lead to making poor decisions.
It can contribute to social and political polarization.

Fortunately, Royal also provides a number of strategies that we can use to overcome knowledge resistance. These strategies include:

Be aware of your own biases.
Seek out information from a variety of sources.
Be open to changing your mind.
Engage in critical thinking.
Talk to others who have different perspectives.

Knowledge Resistance in High-Choice Information Environments is an important book that provides a valuable insights into the phenomenon of knowledge resistance. Royal's research is based on a number of studies that she has conducted over the past several years, and she provides a wealth of evidence to support her claims. The book is well-written and engaging, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how to overcome knowledge resistance and make better decisions in today's high-choice information environment.