A lot of people are curious about how to talk to someone who's bought into a conspiracy theory. This is a tough question. Many people have a loved one who's become obsessed with these ideas. They're not all crazy. Most are regular folks - parents, business owners, your neighbor. They're just feeling lost, frustrated, or desperate. Many people hold beliefs that ...
Students today are glued to their phones. Social media has become a big part of their lives. It influences many things, including their desire to revisit places they've traveled to for sports events. A recent study dug into this topic, focusing on university students in Hubei Province. The study looked at how social media affects students' decisions to return to pla...
Sentiment analysis is crucial for understanding what people think and feel. With social media booming, it's more important than ever to get this right. However, mixing different types of media like text and images can cause problems. The differences in how these media types are understood can lead to errors in analysis. This is where a new approach called Semantic En...
The role of experts in UFO conspiracy theories is a hot topic. These theories often gain traction through social media. This is where experts step in. They lend their voices to these theories. They often make these ideas seem more believable. But here is the twist. These experts do not always have solid evidence. They use their reputation to make theories sound real...
College can be a tough time for many. The stress of classes, exams, and the pressure to figure out what to do with life can lead to a lot of anxiety. It is important to understand how students deal with this anxiety and how social media plays a part in it. Five hundred and eleven college students, aged 18 to 23, took part in an online survey. They were asked abou...
Social media has become a huge part of everyday life for teens in Indonesia. It can be a great tool, but it also comes with its own set of problems. One big issue is the effect it has on mental health. Many teens face anxiety and depression because of the pressure they feel from social media. This is partly because of the way they use it to build their identity and s...
The entertainment world is changing fast, and streaming services are feeling the heat. Social media platforms are using smart technology to keep users hooked. These platforms use AI to show users exactly what they want to see, making the experience feel personal and effortless. This is a big deal, especially for younger audiences. Gen Z spends a lot more time on soci...
Teenagers are being influenced by social media in ways that are not always positive. This is the main theme of a new British drama. The show is called Adolescence. It is a four-part series that has taken the world by storm. It is the most-watched show on Netflix. It has been praised by critics and viewers alike. Some have even called it a landmark in television...
Elon Musk is a man who loves to take big risks. He made a huge amount of money from selling PayPal and then put most of it into new companies like SpaceX and Tesla. He could have lost everything, but his bold moves paid off. Musk's love for danger isn't just about business. He once had a knife thrower hurl blades at him while he was blindfolded and even faced off aga...
Health misinformation can seriously mess up how we handle health crises. Social media, for all its faults, actually gives us a way to study and counteract these issues. In Taiwan, researchers have been looking at how people engage with corrected health information on social media. The goal? To improve the way we share these corrections and make sure they're not just ...