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Published on: October 20, 2022
The erosion of trust is contributing to science denial
1University of Southern California, USA.
Abstract:
Democracies depends on citizens to make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. Science is complex and thus science-informed decisions and policy requires trust in qualified experts. Mistrust of experts can contribute to science doubt, resistance, and denial. This article reviews psychological issues behind these challenges as well as the role of epistemic trust in science understanding and acceptance. It also offers suggestions about building public trust in science.
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