The Effect of Emotion on Social Media

On Facebook, every story looks the same. So it's oftentimes difficult to assess the source. The most janky site will generate like a nice preview. There's also really interesting studies on emotion and social media. So when people are angry, they're more likely to believe and to share misinformation that confirms their worldview. And so I will reach for things. Because I'm anxious, I'm desperate. Nothing is happening in the world that seems firm to me."