Misinformation around Nuclear Energy in Poland – A Preliminary Analysis of Key False Narratives Identifi ed on the X.com Platform
Misinformation around Nuclear Energy in Poland – A Preliminary Analysis of Key False Narratives Identifi ed on the X.com Platform

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates disinformation narratives concerning nuclear energy in Poland. Itpresents the results of a content analysis of 301 disinformative posts published on the platformX.com in 2023, during a period marked by intensifi ed media discourse on the topic. The analysisconstitutes a preliminary examination of thematic areas that may be further explored within theframework of deliberate disinformation campaigns. The study identifi es fi ve dominant narrativetypes: fear-inducing, polarising, political, pseudo-environmental, and demotivating. In 77% ofthe cases, the content disseminated within these narratives is unverifi able and relies heavily onemotions such as fear and anger. Addressing disinformation in the context of nuclear energyrepresents a signifi cant challenge for both journalists and specialists engaged in informationliteracy education.

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