Understanding Misinformation and Science in Societal Debates
Year: 2024
Type: other
Abstract: The past years have shown that science can play an important role in societal debates. Science was clearly pivotal in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, many of the interventions and policies, such as masking, school closures or even curfews, were presented as evidence-based solutions, motivated by scientific advances in our understanding of the virus.
DOI: 10.59350/dx2kz-yt277
Authors: Vincent Traag, Judit Varga, Rodrigo Costas, Carole de Bordes, Tim Willemse
Institution: Leiden University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4391580243