Misinformation poses a bigger threat to democracy than you might think

Ullrich Ecker (), Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der Linden, Li Qian Tay, John Cook, Naomi Oreskes and Stephan Lewandowsky

Nature, 2024, vol. 630, issue 8015, 29-32

Abstract: In today’s polarized political climate, researchers who combat mistruths have come under attack and been labelled as unelected arbiters of truth. But the fight against misinformation is valid, warranted and urgently required.

Keywords: Communication; Government; Policy; Politics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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