What is another word for post-truth?

Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊsttɹˈuːθ] (IPA)

Post-truth is a relatively new term that has gained popularity in recent years. It refers to a situation in which emotions and personal beliefs are given greater importance than objective facts. In modern politics, post-truth has become a common tactic. However, there are several synonyms that describe this phenomenon. Words like disinformation, propaganda, falsehood, and fake news are just a few alternatives. Whereas all of these have distinct connotations, they are used interchangeably, each referring to the manipulation of information to further a particular agenda. Whatever word one chooses, it is increasingly apparent that a post-truth world is one in which the role of factual information in decision making is greatly diminished.

What are the hypernyms for Post-truth?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    postmodernism, poststructuralism, alternative facts, deconstruction of truth, disinformation era, epistemic relativism, informational subjectivism, myth of objectivity, narrative fabrication, reality distortion.

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