False Beliefs and the Social Structure of Science: Some Models and Case Studies

Pages: 37 - 48
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
We use models and historical cases to try and understand some of the ways scientific beliefs can go wrong. In particular, we consider questions like: how do conformity and social trust influence the spread of beliefs? What is the ideal network structure for a scientific community? And how do industrial propagandists influence the progress of science, as well as public...
Paper Details
Title
False Beliefs and the Social Structure of Science: Some Models and Case Studies
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Pages
37 - 48
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