In a world where rhetoric in politics is rife, doubtful claims dominate conversation, and misinformation is spread left right and centre, who keeps politicians to account?Thanks to Dr Howie Manns (Monash University) and Gordon Farrer (RMIT University) for their insightful contributions.| Read more: Agnotology https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-a-word-for-studying-the-post-truth-world-agnotology-71542