A Caution Against Monstrosity Language in Virology Communications
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on May 23, 2025
Abstract
Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
This article cautions against using the metaphor of a monster to refer to viruses in virology research, public health campaigns, and science communications for the public. In some circumstances, the harms of the fear invoked by this metaphor may outweigh ...
This article cautions against using the metaphor of a monster to refer to viruses in virology research, public health campaigns, and science communications for the public. In some circumstances, the harms of the fear invoked by this metaphor may outweigh ...