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It is commonly said that knowledge is power, and as scholars, we are natu­rally inclined to agree. At the same time, it is obvious that the linkage between knowledge and power is tenuous, at best. Power is wielded in many forms, and there is never any guarantee that those who exercise power make the best use of available knowledge. In democracies, it is also the case that power ultimately resides with the citizens, and among them, levels of knowledge vary significantly. While some are highly informed, others are uninformed, and in many cases, people are misinformed. In the latter case, simply providing correct information might not suffice, as people are inclined to prefer information that confirm their already held beliefs and values, and as many are strongly motivated to hold on to their misperceptions. This shapes not only what information people expose themselves to and pay attention to, but also how people process information. The end result might be knowledge resistance, which no one is immune to, and which influences everyone, regardless of position in society. In different ways, knowledge resistance thus affects all parts of society.