The cognitive foundations of misinformation on science: What we know and what scientists can do about it

EMBO Rep. 2020 Apr 3;21(4):e50205. doi: 10.15252/embr.202050205.

Abstract

Mis information and misunderstanding of science can partially explained by cognitive processes rooted in our evolutionary past. Science communication can use this knowledge to overcome these cognitive limits.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cognition
  • Communication
  • Knowledge
  • Science*