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Why Science and Policy Need More Stories to Compete with Fake News

Kevin Padian believes that better scientific storytelling can help build public trust in science.

Heroes and Structure: Missing Pieces in Our Pandemic Communication

Christopher Vogler says good storytelling can open minds and change hearts, even during a pandemic.

Drawing on the Power of Narrative Structure to Compete with Fake News

Randy Olson believes that scientists already use narrative structure. Now they need to use it to combat misinformation.

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