Quantum in the media: A content analysis of frames in Dutch newspapers

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Autori principali: Meinsma, Aletta Lucia, Rothe, Thomas, Reijnierse, W. Gudrun, Smeets, Ionica, Cramer, Julia
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Pubblicazione: 2024
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author Meinsma, Aletta Lucia
Rothe, Thomas
Reijnierse, W. Gudrun
Smeets, Ionica
Cramer, Julia
author_facet Meinsma, Aletta Lucia
Rothe, Thomas
Reijnierse, W. Gudrun
Smeets, Ionica
Cramer, Julia
contents Quantum technology is expected to have an impact on society. Scientists warn against the use of certain frames because they may create barriers to effective science communication. We studied 385 Dutch newspaper articles for the use of these frames. Newspapers commonly explained quantum concepts when mentioning quantum technology. They also regularly framed quantum technology as beneficial and enigmatic, often in prominent positions of the articles. The economic development/competitiveness frame, the social progress frame and the risk frame were less common. Although these frames are only potential barriers, we encourage journalists to weigh them when communicating about quantum technology.
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spellingShingle Quantum in the media: A content analysis of frames in Dutch newspapers
Meinsma, Aletta Lucia
Rothe, Thomas
Reijnierse, W. Gudrun
Smeets, Ionica
Cramer, Julia
Physics and Society
Physics Education
Quantum technology is expected to have an impact on society. Scientists warn against the use of certain frames because they may create barriers to effective science communication. We studied 385 Dutch newspaper articles for the use of these frames. Newspapers commonly explained quantum concepts when mentioning quantum technology. They also regularly framed quantum technology as beneficial and enigmatic, often in prominent positions of the articles. The economic development/competitiveness frame, the social progress frame and the risk frame were less common. Although these frames are only potential barriers, we encourage journalists to weigh them when communicating about quantum technology.
title Quantum in the media: A content analysis of frames in Dutch newspapers
topic Physics and Society
Physics Education
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.05597