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Communicating risks more comprehensively using simulated experience

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Traditional risk communication emphasizes the probability of possible outcomes but neglects other crucial dimensions of risks. We propose a taxonomy of risk information and illustrate how simulated experience can convey overlooked aspects. We conclude with a research agenda to advance the theory and practice of risk communication across domains.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2025.12.004

Authors: Kevin E. Tiede, Ralph Hertwig, Rui Mata, Dirk U. Wulff

Institutions: University of Erfurt, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, University of Basel

Language: English

Topic: Risk Perception and Management

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $7,030

OpenAlex ID: W7127894834