Sep 15 2024POLITICS
The Toxic Consequences of False Rumors: How Echo Chambers Can Destroy Communities
In recent days, the city of Springfield, Ohio, has been plagued by a wave of bomb threats and chaos, stemming from unfounded rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets and wildlife. Despite these threats, which forced the lockdown of two hospitals and the evacuation of schools, the source of the rumors has been largely swept under the rug. But it's time to shine a l...
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