Social Media Use Is Linked to a Fear of Crime
New research raises the possibility that the more time we spend on Facebook and Twitter, the less safe we feel.
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How Hate Speech Boosts Bigotry and Intolerance
Research from Poland reveals regular exposure to such material desensitizes us to its cruelty.
How Can an Election Be Hacked?
We hear about election hacking all the time, but amid all the noise it's easy to confuse the three distinct ways that a vote can be manipulated.
How Mexico City Residents Used Social Media in the Wake of the Earthquake to Debunk Fact From Fiction
After witnessing the rampant spread of misinformation in the wake of the September 19th earthquake, a group of Mexico City residents worked diligently to discredit false claims.
The Kardashians Still Aren’t Disclosing Paid Ads on Instagram
An ad-watchdog group has compiled a database of over 200 Kardashian social media posts that neglect to say they are advertisements.
What Harvey and Irma Taught Us About Using Social Media in Emergency Response
Updating best practices in the aftermath of relief efforts can take years to coordinate. But emergency responders are finding that social media is an effective component for relief efforts.
Russian Propaganda Bots Have Helped Amplify Right-Wing Extremism Online After Charlottesville
The Internet and social media provide Russia cheap, efficient, and highly effective access to foreign audiences with plausible deniability of their influence.
Why Does Hollywood Tell So Many Stories About Women Obsessed With Social Media?
The woman-putting-herself-in-peril-with-tech trope dates all the way back to the 19th century.
How Three Photographers Use Instagram to Share and Inform Their Work
Photos that demonstrate how the social media platform also functions as an artistic space.
Should We Child-Proof the Presidency?
Trump's Twitter feed has some calling for a ban on the president's use of social media, but that—and other restrictions—could set a dangerous precedent.