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Untangling Conceptual Confusion Around Myths, Misconceptions, and Misinformation in Sustainability Education

What are _myths in sustainability education_β€”and how do they differ from misconceptions or misinformation? Using cross-disciplinary lenses and simple relational logics (subtype, contrast, causal contribution), this post maps their conceptual relations and argues that these distinctions matter for how we understand and address persistent false beliefs in education.

Siegel, Stefan T. (2024). The Science, Craft, and Art of Mythbusting in Science Communication. Journal Trends und Themen aus der Wissenschaftskommunikation. https://www.wissenschaftskommunikation.de/the-science-craft-and-art-of-mythbusting-79205/ 0

The Science, Craft, and Art of Mythbusting

How can myths be busted in science communication? Stefan T. Siegel, researcher at the Institute for Business Education (IWP) at the University of St. Gallen, suggests a threefold approach. He explores how science communicators can effectively deal with questionable beliefs and unfounded claims.