Fish tales: Combating fake science in popular media

Volume: 115, Pages: 88 - 91
Published: Oct 1, 2015
Abstract
What role should scientist play in correcting bad science, fake science, and pseudoscience presented in popular media? Here, we present a case study based on fake documentaries and discuss effective social media strategies for scientists who want to engage with the public on issues of bad science, pseudoscience, and fake science. We identify two tracks that scientists can use to maximize the broad dissemination of corrective and educational...
Paper Details
Title
Fish tales: Combating fake science in popular media
Published Date
Oct 1, 2015
Volume
115
Pages
88 - 91
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