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The Impact of Social Media on Human Cognition
Exploring the cultural evolution and effects of social media on human cognition, this chapter discusses the amplification of cognitive biases, particularly the negativity bias, through social media interactions. It delves into how our evolved social communication skills are overwhelmed by the vast reach of social media, leading to a shift in motives for communication and challenging the cognitive limits of maintaining meaningful relationships.
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