Loss of Institutional Trust

This cluster centers on the decline of trust in institutions, governments, media, science, and broader society, frequently referencing 'low trust society,' its causes like institutional failures, and irreversible consequences.

➡️ Stable 0.7x Politics & Society
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Activity Over Time

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2009
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2021
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2022
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2023
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Sample Comments

psychlops Jan 18, 2022 View on HN

I think it's more the decline of trustable institutions.

rgrieselhuber Oct 26, 2022 View on HN

What has, in your opinion, contributed to an overall loss of trust in societies where it once was higher?

hshshshshsh Nov 7, 2024 View on HN

No wonder people don't trust institutions anymore.

Crespyl Dec 19, 2017 View on HN

Loss of trust is a very real consequence.

Bombthecat May 14, 2021 View on HN

It's called low trust society.Its a thing :https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_trust_and_low_trust_soc...

philipallstar Jun 25, 2025 View on HN

That doesn't seem that strange. If they can't trust an institution, people stop trusting lots of things.

jcadam Mar 7, 2022 View on HN

destroying trust has consequences.

bonoboTP Oct 18, 2025 View on HN

Part of the general decrease of trust.

wredcoll Jul 27, 2025 View on HN

Trust is important. This decreases it.

dragonwriter Aug 11, 2024 View on HN

Why would the downfall of the largely unjustified and frequently harmfully exploited kinds of trust that have previously existed be bad?