I realize I should have explained that more thoroughly. What I mean by "educated" is more than just schooling. For example, as part of this project I conducted a survey, and the first few questions pertained to the answerer's level of school education (high school all the way up to a Doctoral Degree) but also the learning they receive outside of schooling such as on social media. So, I asked questions on how much they interact with or observe online social platforms and how often they come across the topic of nuclear power. Yet, although a person could have learned more, what they learned, specifically on social media, may not always be true, adding to the second factor you brought up.
You can look through the survey here if you want:
College Research Survey.pdf