Social Media is Just Like Any Other ‘Addiction’
Razi Berry Our use of social media, specifically our efforts to maximize “likes,” follows a pattern of “reward learning,” concludes a new study by an international team of scientists. Its findings, which appear in the journal Nature Communications, reveal parallels with the behavior of animals, such as rats, in seeking food rewards. “These results establish […]
Using AI to Fight Disinformation
Razi Berry Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are using artificial intelligence to develop an early warning system that will identify manipulated images, fake videos and disinformation online. The project is an effort to combat the rise of coordinated social media campaigns to incite violence, sew discord and threaten the integrity of democratic elections. […]
Excessive Postings on Social Media Linked to Narcissistic Traits
Razi Berry A very interesting study suggests that excessive use of social media – especially posting of selfies and images – may be associated with a development or increase in narcissism. Study suggests excessive use of social media associated with narcissism Narcissism is a personality characteristic that is characterized by extreme selfishness, a grandiose view of one’s […]
Social Media May be Turning Bad News Into Mass Hysteria
Node Smith, ND A very interesting research study was conducted recently out of the University of Warwick, on how news stories about terrorism, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other potential threats are distorted to the point of hysteria when passed from person to person through social media channels. Just like the old school game of […]