Perception of Truth and Political Attitudes in the Post- Truth Age

Of the second quarter of the 21st century , politics has increasingly become a domain not only of ideas , but of emotions , beliefs , and personal realities . This transformation is encapsulated in the concept of the ―post- truth ‖ era , which has significantly reshaped the perception of social reality. This study investigates how individuals construct their perceptions of truth and information , which sources they trust , and how these perceptions Correlate with political attitudes . The Relationship between social media usage , access to information , and political orientation is analyzed through Survey data collected in the Turkish context . The findings Reveal that in the post- truth era , individual perceptions of truth have become increasingly subjective , shaping political preferences , polarization , and even the formation of public consent . The results indicate That trust in information is directly linked to political polarization; individuals are more Likely to I believe information That aligns with their preexisting beliefs rather than objective facts . This suggests a critical need to Reconsider the role of public Reason in contemporary democracies.