3 papers
physics.ed-ph2025
Like a coin spinning in the air: the effect of (non-)metaphorical explanations on comprehension and attitudes towards quantum technology
Aletta Lucia Meinsma, W. Gudrun Reijnierse, Julia Cramer
The complexity of the science underlying quantum technology may pose a barrier to its democratization. This study investigated whether metaphors improve comprehension of, and shape…
physics.soc-ph2024
The effect of frames on engagement with quantum technology
Aletta L. Meinsma, Casper J. Albers, Pieter Vermaas +2
Quantum technology is predicted to have a significant impact on society once it matures. This study (n = 637 adults representative of the Dutch population) examined the effect of d…
physics.soc-ph2024
Quantum in the media: A content analysis of frames in Dutch newspapers
Aletta Lucia Meinsma, Thomas Rothe, W. Gudrun Reijnierse +2
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.…