Can Online Viral Outrage Change Hearts and Minds? Offensive online remarks often cause an outpouring of outrage on social media. Do people find this outrage persuasive or excessive?
Political Censorship in the Digital Age Ordinary people often act like amateur censors who censor online posts that disagree with what they believe.
Analyzing the Underlying Meanings of “Black Lives Matter” and “All Lives Matter” The meaning of utterances, including social media hashtags, cannot be interpreted in isolation, and because of this, the meaning of phrases such as “Black Lives Matter” and “All Lives Matter” is sometimes obscured.
4 Tips for Critically Evaluating Data in the Media Media outlets often cite scientific data in their news reports and articles. But how can we safeguard ourselves and others from misleading reports?
Four Guilty Pleasures That Might Just Save Your Sanity During Isolation Research suggests ways to feel more socially connected even when no one's around.
What You Need to Know Before Using Social Media for Science Outreach Social media has transformed the way we share science and interact with other professionals in our field.
How Social Media Might Undermine Romantic Relationships Using social media makes some people in romantic relationships realize that there are many other fish in the sea.
How Narcissism Relates to Social Media Some people higher in narcissism may enjoy using social media, but others find it deflating and distressing.
Does Social Media Make Us Sad, Stupid, and Narcissistic? Scientific evidence based on hundreds of studies does not support sensationalist headlines on the perils of social media use.