Anomie in the UK? Can cultural malaise threaten the fruition of the ideas-informed society?

Background: The ideas-informed society represents a desired situation in which: 1) citizens see value staying up to date, and; 2) regularly keep themselves date by actively, openly and critically engaging with new ideas, developments claims truth. As result, it is hoped become increasingly knowledgeable, better able make good decisions, positioned support progressive norms beliefs. Yet despite these potential benefits, substantive proportion of the population do not nor attempt so. Methods: With this research project we seek identify whether theoretical lens anomie can account for why ‘ideas refusers’ engage as well provide clues how they might be encouraged so. To explore possible impacts on ideas-engagement conducted four online focus groups, interviewing purposive sample ten individuals who previously indicated were ideas refusers. Results: Our findings eleven themes which seemingly refusers currently ideas. Of these, are related anomie, including encapsulate feelings frustration, anxiety, confusion powerlessness regarding complexities modern society. Conclusions: We also three areas future that help ongoing development society. These are: more positive relevant reporting ideas; supporting ‘healthy’ face-to-face engagement 3) effective through social media.