“What Might Happen With Generative AI?” Examining the Role of Prefactual Thinking in the Cognitive Mediation Model in the Context of Emerging Technologies
Science Communication: Linking Theory and Practice
Published online on August 31, 2025
Abstract
Science Communication, Ahead of Print.
Prefactual thinking, a form of prospective mental simulation, significantly impacts individuals’ decision-making. To understand the influence of media consumption on public opinion regarding emerging technologies, this study, in the context of generative ...
Prefactual thinking, a form of prospective mental simulation, significantly impacts individuals’ decision-making. To understand the influence of media consumption on public opinion regarding emerging technologies, this study, in the context of generative ...