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Danger of Misinformation and Science Denial: Background, Modern Examples, Future Action.

  • Published In: Journal of Social Issues, 2025, v. 81, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harman, Jennifer J.; Lorandos, Demosthenes; Sherry, Alissa; Kaufman, Michelle R. 3 of 3

Abstract

Anti‐science beliefs, including science denial and belief in pseudoscience, pose a serious risk to human societies. This introductory article presents an overview of the dangers of these anti‐science beliefs for a special issue of the Journal of Social Issues on how they impact the behavioral and social sciences. After providing a broad overview of some of the dangers of science denial and pseudoscience, we summarize the contributions of scholars to this special issue who explore a wide range of factors that contribute to the problem and provide suggestions for how scientists can better communicate and apply their research findings in a "post‐truth" world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Social Issues. 2025/03, Vol. 81, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-4537
  • DOI:10.1111/josi.70006
  • Accession Number:184140886
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