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MIT study shows lies spread faster and further than truth on social media

By Filings on Mon, 03/07/22
Christian Living
Human Nature
Social Media
Rumors
Tribalism

“Wendland observes that the conversations spread through Twitter are most times cut off from the context that allows participants to verify the claims, but no one cares; its connection and movement through the ‘tribe’ gives it communal authority.” - C.Post

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