How Do You Solve a Problem Like Misinformation?

Overview

Journal Sci Adv

Specialties Biology
Science

Date 2021 Dec 8

PMID 34878833

Citations 6

Authors

Ryan Calo

Chris Coward

Emma S Spiro

Kate Starbird

Jevin D West

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Abstract

Understanding key distinctions between misinformation/disinformation, speech/action, and mistaken belief/conviction provides an opportunity to expand research and policy toward more constructive online communication.

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