Does Social Media Encourage Shallow Thinking?
New research finds frequent texters are less likely to engage in reflective thought.
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From ‘Facebook Revolution’ to ‘Twitter Jihad’
Five years on, researchers weigh in on how we got from Tunisia and the Arab Spring to where we are now.
The Upside of Slacktivism
What they lack in action and commitment, they can make up for in numbers, a new study finds.
The Perks of Being a Virtual Social Butterfly
Facebook makes us sad and Twitter is bad for our relationships, we’ve been told, but are these apps actually changing how humans communicate?
Tweets From Mobile Devices Convey More Egotism
New research finds they also contain more negative words than Web-based tweets.
Ideologically Speaking, You Are What You Tweet
New research finds liberals and conservatives use distinctly different language in their Twitter messages.
The Future of Work: Stop the Stealing and Pay Us for Our Online Data
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
Twitter Is Changing How We Talk About Climate Change
To study climate change, head to the Twittersphere.
