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

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 poten... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Meinsma, Aletta Lucia
Rothe, Thomas
Reijnierse, W. Gudrun
Smeets, Ionica
Cramer, Julia
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Verlag/Hrsg.: arXiv
Schlagwörter: Physics and Society physics.soc-ph / Physics Education physics.ed-ph / FOS: Physical sciences
Sprache: unknown
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28980417
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Link(s) : https://dx.doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2403.05597

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. ... : 33 pages, 6 figures ...