37: "Out-group animosity drives engagement on social media"

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In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde presents an app that lets users know if their iPhones have been compromised, and how to remove the threat if so; the impact of the pandemic on how we understand the potential of misinformation in cyberspace; and a new academic study that has exposed the effects of polarizing content on social media.

iVerify for individuals.

iVerify for organizations.

The research article by Steve Rathje et al: Out-group animosity drives engagement on social media.

The March 2021 article by Karen Hao: How Facebook got addicted to spreading misinformation.

Bidemi Ologunde's book on Amazon: Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences.

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