
pmid: 39242724
pmc: PMC11332083
There is concern that many social problems in Western societies have been caused by misinformation. However, some researchers argue that misinformation is merely a symptom of such problems. We argue that (1) this is a false dichotomy, (2) misinformation has had clear impacts, and (3) researchers should consider the different dimensions of misinformation when making such evaluations.
/dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/tedcog, Comment, /dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/self_and_society_psychological_science_, name=TeDCog, 551, Social and Behavioral Sciences, name=Self and Society (Psychological Science)
/dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/tedcog, Comment, /dk/atira/pure/core/keywords/self_and_society_psychological_science_, name=TeDCog, 551, Social and Behavioral Sciences, name=Self and Society (Psychological Science)
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