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Abstract
The purpose of the investigation is to apply the theory of cognitive noise to the social reality and judgments of young people, which are of a political nature. The authors seek to show that “noise” can be expressed in the sphere of politics and distort political culture. At the same time, an attempt will be made to transform the concept of cognitive noise. The authors will present it as a consequence of the influence on young people and their political judgments of such phenomena as populism, post-ideology, political technologies, etc.
Design/methodology/approach: In the article, the authors examine the responses to specific questions from the descriptive analysis of the survey (World Values Survey). They also apply a chi-square test to test the hypothesis that socio-demographic factors relate to their political interests and significance. The research looks into various questions that help us evaluate political interest levels and attitudes toward democratic practices and principles of the political system.
Findings: Overcoming such manifestations of “noise” as populism, paternalism, and nepotism, it is essential to adhere to the following principles: strengthening civil rights and liberties (political systems must ensure broad civil rights, including freedom of speech); involvement of citizens in decision-making (public consultations, referenda and other forms of public participation that allow influencing political processes); transparency and openness (political institutions must act openly and transparently, provide citizens with access to information about their work and decision-making).
Keywords: political culture of youth, populism, nepotism, paternalism, political values
