Mass psychogenic illness has happened throughout history, but social media makes it more likely to spread.
Articles on Rumors
Displaying all articles
Spreading rumors is human nature. It’s a way people try to make sense of a messy world. In the age of social media and disinformation campaigns, it’s also how people can be misled.
Did you experience the rush of people expressing conspiracy theories and rumors on social media in the immediate aftermath of the shooting?
Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?
Top contributors
-
Graduate Research Assistant, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
-
Research Manager, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
-
Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University
-
Graduate Research Assistant, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
-
Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
-
Assistant Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston