The potential for systems thinking as an approach for evaluating false science information

Alisha Szozda; Peter G. Mahaffy; Alison B. Flynn

doi:10.1039/d5su00901d

January 1, 2026RSC SustainabilityOpen Access

The potential for systems thinking as an approach for evaluating false science information

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This research aims to explore how systems thinking can be applied to evaluate the effects of misinformation and disinformation.
Literature review on misinformation frameworks.
Analysis of social media communication patterns.
Assessment of public trust in science due to misinformation.
Identified key factors affecting public trust in science.
Demonstrated how misinformation spreads rapidly via social media.
Proposed systems thinking as a comprehensive evaluation tool.

Implication

Evaluation of misinformation impacts on public trust in science suggests new strategies for improvement.

Abstract

Misinformation and disinformation pose serious global risks, undermining public trust in science and hindering progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The rapid spread of information through social media and...

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Szozda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320af40886becb653fd21 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5su00901d

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The potential for systems thinking as an approach for evaluating false science information

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