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Scientific American We each have more power to be a science communicator than we realize By: close Kathleen Hall Jamieson Kathleen Hall Jamieson is director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder of FactCheck.org. Credit: Nick Higgins AUTHOR Kathleen Hall Jamieson Kathleen Hall Jamieson is director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder of FactCheck.org. Credit: Nick Higgins I have spent much of my career studying ways to blunt the effects of disinformation and help the public make sense of the ...
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"It's important to challenge and debunk misinformation in a positive, constructive manner." - Stephan Lewandowsky Developed by a team of scientists and volunteers from many academic disciplines, this handbook is designed to arm people with practical tips, information, and evidence grounded in behavioural science to talk about COVID-19 vaccines, constructively challenge associated myths, and allay fears. The handbook, which could be of use to journalists, doctors, nurses, policymakers, researchers, teachers, students, parents, and others, is self-contained but also provides access to a living...