This is a terribly important issue, but I'm not clear who the intended audience is. While it does somewhat improve my perspectives on the problem, I think it is mostly for those who might research the issue.
It's a framework for exploring this issue. It's largely done to frame the topic and explore what solutions we can employ to stop "truth decay" from happening. It's partly for future research/researchers and part educational material for those who might not be familiar with the current phenomenon of "truth decay." I enjoy how well defined the model is (and the litany of citations and historical examples to support it).
I've personally felt that the erosion of institutional confidence is (and will be) extremely damaging to the U.S. I found this paper while googling around for topics/perspectives on that particular subject.
