New book ‘Going Viral’ explores nature, impact of Internet virality
How will we of the early 21th century be remembered? By our technological innovations, social movements and many wars, to be sure. (more…)
How will we of the early 21th century be remembered? By our technological innovations, social movements and many wars, to be sure. (more…)
ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. President Obama was born in the United States. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary.
In a study appearing in the current issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest, researchers from the University of Michigan, University of Western Australia and University of Queensland examined factors that cause people to resist correcting misinformation.
Misinformation can originate from rumors but also fiction, government and politicians, and organizations, the researchers say. (more…)