The phenomenon of post-truth

A literature review on its causes, characteristics and consequences

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze the phenomenon of post-truth, based on a systematization of works carried out by different authors from different sciences and countries. This systematization is structured as follows: first, some factors related to the causes that produced the phenomenon are presented; the following are some of its characteristics; in the end, some of its consequences or implications are identified. It is concluded that the phenomenon needs to be understood beyond its technological dimension or individual actions: it needs to be understood as a culture, a mentality, associated with other phenomena such as the decline of reason, the valorization of democracy, multiculturalism and growth of the culture of hate.