self-perpetuating ignorance


a phrase used to describe the blind beliefs of any inst-tution or state where someone is told to believe something without evidence or reason and where that ignorance is then p-ssed on to others (because they believe the lies they have been told) and becomes self-perpetuating.
‘nationalism is a form of self-perpetuating ignorance where we are taught to hate the ‘other’ or outside group.’

‘no you cannot convert me to your religion, i have no desire to be a part of your cult’s self-perpetuating ignorance.’

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