What Can We Do to Stop Conspiracy Theories?
Folklorist Timothy Tangherlini explains how certain basic human drives, coupled with social media, fuel the spread of conspiracies.
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Four Tips for a Successful Digital Detox
These strategies can help you when you want to take a planned break from screen time or social media.
How to Prepare Kids for Misinformation Online
Misinformation may be inescapable—so we should focus on equipping children with tools to critically assess claims on the internet.
Can We End Hate Speech on Social Media?
Researchers are building tools to support freedom of expression on the internet while minimizing the potential for harm.
Five Ways Parents Can Help Kids Navigate Social Media
Parents can help mitigate some of the harm that social media may be doing to young people's mental health.
Seven Insights From Teens About Social Media and Mental Health
A new survey asked young people directly about how they use social media and how it affects their mental health.
Is There Anything Useful About Cancel Culture?
The practice of public shaming has been around for a long time—because, under the right conditions, it serves a purpose in a democracy.
Ghosting Someone May Hurt You as Much as It Hurts Them
A new study finds that people who cut off communication with someone without an explanation may suffer depressive symptoms afterward.
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