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On how to characterize and confront misinformation in a risk context

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  • Terje Aven
  • Shital A. Thekdi

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Misinformation is one of the largest challenges for risk assessment and communication. However, the term misinformation in relation to risk has not yet been clearly interpreted by the risk field. Basic definitions of misinformation point to false, incorrect, inaccurate and misleading information. However, when it comes to risk, there is in many cases no reference for what is the truth - the risk magnitude needs to be evaluated on the basis of analysis and judgments. What is judged as misinformation by some, could be seen as adequate information by others. In this paper we reflect on the meaning and scope of the misinformation concept in relation to risk and uncertainty. The main goal is to obtain new knowledge on the topic by relating the discussion to risk science fundamentals, on the understanding, characterization and perception of risk. A structure for a classification of misinformation in relation to risk is proposed. Several measures are also presented to explore how to meet the misinformation challenge in risk contexts.

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  • Terje Aven & Shital A. Thekdi, 2022. "On how to characterize and confront misinformation in a risk context," Journal of Risk Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(11-12), pages 1272-1287, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:jriskr:v:25:y:2022:i:11-12:p:1272-1287
    DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2022.2142950
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