Even those who are concerned about climate crisis were influenced by false claims, showing how ‘insidious’ repetition is, researcher says
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Repeating false and sceptical claims about climate science makes them seem more credible – including to people who accept the science and are alarmed by the climate crisis – new research has found.
The study’s lead author, Mary Jiang, from the Australian National University, said: “The findings show how powerful and insidious repetition is and how it can influence people’s assessment of truth.”
Continue reading…Even those who are concerned about climate crisis were influenced by false claims, showing how ‘insidious’ repetition is, researcher saysGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRepeating false and sceptical claims about climate science makes them seem more credible – including to people who accept the science and are alarmed by the climate crisis – new research has found.The study’s lead author, Mary Jiang, from the Australian National University, said: “The findings show how powerful and insidious repetition is and how it can influence people’s assessment of truth.”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…