Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance this election season. John Yang speaks with psychology professor Jay Van Bavel, one of the authors of the paper that reported the research, to learn more.

Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It’s a finding that has special resonance this election season. John Yang speaks with psychology professor Jay Van Bavel, one of the authors of the paper that reported the research, to learn more.

  • Randomgal@lemmy.ca
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    2 hours ago

    But who is “they”? Who are these “socialists”? That’s my point. How is blanket characterizing a whole group based on your experiences with a few people any different from what “the other guys” do?

    To me it’s irony at its finest. But I’m sure “they”, are worse than you.