The Echo Machine Quotes

“Under MAGA Trumpism, it has become a point of pride not to trust actual experts, instead supporting and trusting a cadre of nonexperts who compete with those bringing actual knowledge of the subject under discussion.”
― David Pakman, The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America

“Trump’s impulsive decision-making, distrust of experts, and embrace of conspiracy theories quickly stood as a testament to how far the pendulum had swung away from evidence-based reasoning and toward ignorance-driven populist rhetoric.”
― David Pakman, The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America

“Palin’s selection as McCain’s running mate conditioned a further segment of the Republican base to not only tolerate but celebrate lack of knowledge and expertise as a badge of honor.”
― David Pakman, The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America