Misinformation in and About Science
2021
Humans learn about the world by collectively acquiring information, filtering it, and sharing what we know. Misinformation undermines this process. The repercussions are extensive. Without reliable and accurate sources of information, we cannot hope to halt climate change, make reasoned democratic decisions, or control a global pandemic. Most analyses of misinformation focus on popular and social media, but the scientific enterprise faces a parallel set of problems – from hype and hyperbole to publication bias and citation misdirection, predatory publishing, and filter bubbles. This perspective highlights these parallels and discusses future research directions and interventions.
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Misinformation in and About Science
Source:
West JD, Bergstrom CT. Misinformation in and About Science. PNAS 2021; 118 (15). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1912444117