ignorons

Ignorons is a neologism used in various contexts to describe individuals or groups who deliberately ignore information or evidence. Although not standardized, the term is used across discussions of epistemology, political communication, and cultural studies to name a stance of information avoidance.

Etymology: The word derives from ignorance, with the plural form ignorons sometimes used to refer to a community defined by willful ignorance. Its application is context-dependent and often metaphorical rather than a precise label.

In philosophy and social science, ignorons are discussed in relation to epistemic responsibility, motivated reasoning, and selective exposure. Deliberate ignorance can be framed as a strategy to avoid cognitive dissonance, reduce information overload, or preserve prior commitments, though it can hinder informed decision-making and public discourse.

In literature and media, the term appears as a trope representing anti-intellectualism or political strategy that relies on distrusting evidence. Works in speculative fiction and documentary contexts may depict ignorons as a social class or movement, exploring the effects of information avoidance on governance and culture.

See also: epistemic vices, motivated reasoning, cognitive dissonance, selective exposure, information literacy.