Area of knowledge
Science communication
Researchers
Questions
7/1/2025
Why is it so difficult to accept that some people do not embrace new knowledge?
Information that contradicts one’s existing world view threatens one’s self-image, social identity or sense of control – and is therefore often rejected.
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2/15/2025
How can you reassure people who are afraid of mobile phone radiation and are resistant to facts?
The strength of some conspiracy theories lies in the fact that, whilst they are never scientifically confirmed, they are never scientifically disproved either.
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