Physics Unravels the Truth Behind “The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend”
New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory. Most people have heard the famous phrase “the enemy of my…
Social networking refers to the use of internet-based platforms that allow individuals to interact, share information, and build relationships with others who share similar personal or professional interests, activities, or backgrounds. These platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, enable users to create personal profiles, post updates, share content, and engage with others through likes, comments, and messages. Social networking has transformed the way people communicate and share information, impacting various aspects of daily life, including personal relationships, business, marketing, and even political movements. While social networking sites offer numerous benefits, such as staying connected with friends and family and accessing a vast array of information quickly, they also present challenges, including issues of privacy, misinformation, and cyberbullying. As technology evolves, social networking continues to shape societal norms and influence both cultural and individual behaviors.
New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory. Most people have heard the famous phrase “the enemy of my…
Overuse of Social Media and Devices Top Parent Concerns As Kids Head Back to School Over half of parents are worried about mental health issues;…
Experts share tech-savvy ways to better manage and control social media use on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for youth, teens, and kids. While young people…
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University prove there are just six degrees of separation in a social network. Do you know someone who knows someone? We’ve all…
New research suggests that the time spent with family during the holiday season may have had a positive impact on health. The study investigated the…
Better economic connectedness on social media linked with lower rates of premature death. Places with higher rates of economic connectedness—linkages between people of lower and…
Exposure to Russian Twitter campaigns in 2016 presidential race was highly concentrated, largely limited to strongly partisan Republicans. New study shows online push by foreign…
Study uses social media to measure how much sentiment has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has been depressing, demoralizing, and…
A new model shows that the more polarized and hyperconnected a social network is, the more likely misinformation will spread. The spread of misinformation on…
As people curate their online news feeds, they may be unwillingly sorting themselves into polarized networks, according to a study led by researchers at Princeton…
Crowds Can Wise Up To Fake News Experiment with Facebook-flagged content shows groups of laypeople reliably rate stories as effectively as fact-checkers do. In the…
Want to promote your new product or trigger a shift in thinking? Steer clear of the influencers. Imagine you’re a CEO who wants to promote…
A new study shows Twitter users post even more misinformation after other users correct them. So, you thought the problem of false information on social…
It is no secret that U.S. politics is polarized. An experiment conducted by MIT researchers now shows just how deeply political partisanship directly influences people’s…
New study shows that posts revealing concern for ‘pneumonia’ circulated very early, suggesting social media can be an effective tool for epidemiological surveillance. Even before…
What does Vladimir Putin have to gain from meddling? A University of Chicago scholar explains. As the 2020 election approaches, Russia is back in the…
MIT Professor Sinan Aral’s new book, “The Hype Machine,” explores the perils and promise of social media in a time of discord. Are you on…
As the global count of COVID-19 infections heads towards the 20M mark, the pandemic has created what the World Health Organization calls an ‘infodemic’, giving…