The Ends of Certainty. From Singular Truth to Informational Noise: Rethinking Knowledge in a Fragmented World

This study examines the transition from the paradigm of singular truth—rooted in classical metaphysics, monotheistic theology, and deterministic science—to a contemporary epistemic landscape characterized by informational pluralism and cognitive decentralization. Through an interdisciplinary methodology that integrates philosophical inquiry, cognitive neuroscience, and information theory, the research traces how notions of truth, authority, and knowledge have evolved under the influence of digitization, algorithmic mediation, and networked communication. The paper introduces the concept of a hybrid epistemological paradigm—one that reconciles objective anchoring with contextual adaptability, convergent reasoning with pluralistic negotiation. It proposes a functional epistemology for the post-digital age, grounded in neuroplasticity, pragmatic validation, and epistemic virtue. While the study acknowledges the limits of certainty in an era marked by complexity and fragmentation, it argues for a renewed responsibility in meaning-making, cognitive discernment, and institutional legitimacy. Future developments—including the integration of religious pluralism and phenomenological pluralism (PP)—are outlined as directions for a complementary study.