Book Club Resources
These materials offer starting points for reading and discussing When Ignorance Governs. They invite careful attention to the book's evidence, arguments, and implications, including points on which group members disagree.
- Welcome from the Author (PDF)
A brief note to frame the discussion. - Discussion Guide (PDF)
Questions organized around the book's central themes. - Core Concepts (PDF)
A reference sheet for terms and institutions. - Facilitator Tips (PDF)
Suggestions for a constructive group conversation. - Four-Week Reading Plan (PDF)
A flexible schedule covering all 19 chapters and the afterword.
Invite the author
For questions about a virtual book club visit or a classroom discussion, contact Stephen M. Fry and include your group name and proposed date.