Understanding Misinformation and Science in Societal Debates

Abstract

The past years have shown that science can play an important role in societal debates. Science was clearly pivotal in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, many of the interventions and policies, such as masking, school closures or even curfews, were presented as evidence-based solutions, motivated by scientific advances in our understanding of the virus.

Authors 4

1. Vincent Traag
2. Judit Varga
3. Rodrigo Costas Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

4. Carole de Bordes