Scientific jargon can be ‘satisfying’ — but misleading

Todd Rogers () and Hillary Shulman ()

Nature, 2025, vol. 643, issue 8073, 916-917

Abstract: Research shows that jargon can make weak explanations feel complete by masking their gaps. What can experts do to communicate science effectively to laypeople?

Keywords: Communication; Psychology; Scientific community; Language (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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