Social media platforms like Twitter have been infiltrated by bots, with an estimated 80% of accounts being non-human. This manipulation allows anyone, not just foreign intelligence services, to spread narratives for a low cost. As a result, discussions on these platforms can be easily manipulated, creating a distorted reality where it is challenging to discern the truth.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist, professor, and author. His latest book, "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," will be available March 26.
www.jonathanhaidt.com
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