JOON MOON

Traditionally, ignorance is perceived as an epistemic lapse or negligence, which could be remedied when identified and suppressed. However, this form of ignorance, although the most well-known, is not the only one that exists. There is a type of ignorance different from what we are usually accustomed to that is not characterized by the absence of certain knowledge, but rather by being filled with a supposed knowledge that operates in a way to dispute and obstruct the acquisition of new knowledge. Furthermore, this facet of ignorance has a collective and structural characteristic, not being restricted to a specific field but permeating various areas. Active ignorance has grown surprisingly in recent years, becoming the dominant ignorance of our time. This project aims to examine the complex phenomena of active, collective, and technological ignorance, as well as its ramifications in society. We will seek to identify its various manifestations, analyzing how they are produced, spread, and sustained, and what role they play in knowledge practices.