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"I Don't Know, I Wasn't There": The Possibility of Knowing in a Depoliticized Society

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Abstract

In spite of the pervasive influence of propaganda and conspiracy theories in Russia, qualitative interviews demonstrate Russians' preference for first-hand, factual knowledge. In this article, we draw on the sociology of scientific knowledge to analyze this phenomenon. We conclude that the imperativ... view more

In spite of the pervasive influence of propaganda and conspiracy theories in Russia, qualitative interviews demonstrate Russians' preference for first-hand, factual knowledge. In this article, we draw on the sociology of scientific knowledge to analyze this phenomenon. We conclude that the imperative to "be there" and "see with one's own eyes" is a discursive device that helps people avoid political polarization while reflecting and reinforcing depoliticization.... view less

Keywords
Russia; war; public opinion; opinion formation

Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture

Document language
English

Publication Year
2023

Page/Pages
p. 2-5

Journal
Russian Analytical Digest (2023) 302

Issue topic
Opposition of Russian Society to the War

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000636200

ISSN
1863-0421

Status
Published Version; reviewed

Licence
 Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0