USER BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Seek Health Info Online More Than Others?

The internet has made it easy for anyone to find health information. But not everyone looks for this info in the same way. Some people dive in and become experts, while others barely scratch the surface. Why is that? It turns out, how people use health info online is not just about what they want to know. It is about who they know and how they think. Social connecti...

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking User Secrets in Virtual Worlds: The Power of Explainable XR

In the world of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), understanding how users interact is a big deal. These technologies, often grouped under the term XR, create immersive environments that can be tricky to analyze. Traditional methods struggle with the complexity of these worlds, especially when users move between different types of X...

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Online Conspiracy Chats Can Change Beliefs

Online conspiracy theory (CT) discussions can lead to some pretty intense beliefs. People who join these chats can end up with some serious ideas. But how do these beliefs change over time? This is where things get interesting. Researchers dug deep into the world of Reddit, looking at 36, 000 users and their 169 million posts. They found four main ways people eng...

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