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Why is Social Media Addictive? [Stop Feeding The Trolls!]
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Why is Social Media Addictive? [Stop Feeding The Trolls!]

BySamantha August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

As you pick up your smartphone YET AGAIN to check Twitter, TikTok or Instagram, you might have thought: why is social media addictive? In this article I’ll explore some of the reasons why social media…

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Astroturfing on Social Media: A Quick Introduction
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Astroturfing on Social Media: A Quick Introduction

BySamantha August 19, 2022September 25, 2022

What is astroturfing? Astroturfing is not new. Its history stretches back to the days of newspapers and physical pamphlets. But astroturfing has become a major important concern in today’s ‘post-truth’ information environment. The Guardian defines…

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How Political Tribalism Drives Disinformation Online
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How Political Tribalism Drives Disinformation Online

BySamantha August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

This post is based on a panel talk I gave for TEDx MidAtlantic, entitled ‘The Threat of Tribalism’, on October 13, 2020. Video version below, also featuring Jennifer Kavanagh of RAND Corporation. Why did the…

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8 Common Internet Trolling Tactics (And How to Handle Them)
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8 Common Internet Trolling Tactics (And How to Handle Them)

BySamantha September 19, 2020September 25, 2022

In this post, I’ll discuss the all-too-common problem of internet trolling and explain some troll tactics. I’ll also look at the important links between online trolling, disinformation and cyber warfare campaigns.  What is internet trolling?…

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