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Shanto Iyengar¹, Douglas S Massey²

¹Department of Political Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305.

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Summary

Misinformation and disinformation, not poor communication, erode public trust in science. Scientists need online strategies to combat fake news and biased information campaigns.

Keywords:

bias communication media politics science

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Area of Science:

Science communication
Media studies
Political science

Background:

Improving scientific communication to policymakers and the public is a key focus.
Traditional efforts concentrated on content, accessibility, and delivery.
Current challenges extend beyond communication to widespread misinformation.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the impact of media environment shifts on scientific trust.
To identify how misinformation and disinformation undermine scientific understanding.
To propose strategies for scientists to counter online manipulation.

Main Methods:

Analysis of structural shifts in the media landscape.
Examination of the role of technology and policy in information dissemination.
Case study of a disinformation campaign distorting scientific findings.

Main Results:

Misleading information, not flawed communication, is the primary driver of distrust.
Media environment changes facilitate the spread of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation.
Political polarization and motivated reasoning amplify the impact of biased information.

Conclusions:

Scientists must develop proactive online strategies to combat misinformation and disinformation.
Addressing the spread of fake news is crucial for maintaining scientific integrity.
Countering politically motivated distortions of science requires new communication approaches.