Misinformation Causes Moral Outrage
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•Analysis of millions of social media posts reveals a troubling feedback loop between moral outrage and misinformation
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A sweeping analysis of millions of social media posts has uncovered a troubling feedback loop between moral outrage and the spread of false information online.
The research, published in Science by Killian L. McLoughlin and colleagues, demonstrates that misinformation sources consistently generate more angry reactions than reliable news sources.
These emotional responses significantly increase how often such content gets shared.
The relationship between outrage and misinformation creates a concerning amplification cycle.
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