BLUF

Education doesn't significantly impact general acceptance of science; understanding specific scientific areas is more closely linked to trust than overall education (debunking the 'information deficit model').

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Beliefs (e.g., political conservatism, religiousness, conspiracy ideas) influence trust in science.
  2. Open-mindedness and intellectual humility build trust in science.
  3. Intellectual humility links to positive attitudes on COVID-19 vaccines.
  4. Facts alone aren't enough to build trust; addressing cognitive biases and empathizing with reluctance to accept evidence are crucial.
READ: Study Finds a Key Way to Build Trust in Science – And It's Not Education

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