The result “blows the lid off of this idea” that such beliefs are held by only a fringe population of individuals who are uninformed or ideologically driven, says David Bersoff, head of research at the Edelman Trust Institute. “This is not like a small problematic group.”

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[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Is there a lack of communication between scientists and those people? What can be done?

[–] jtrek@startrek.website 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Break up Google, Facebook, and the other big platforms that let disinformation run rampant.

Hold decision makers at those organizations personally accountable.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 0 points 5 days ago

Yes, it's really a question of leadership. You'll see the results of whichever side the government chooses.