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Social Media Affects Opinions, But Not the Way You Might Think

Social Media Affects Opinions, But Not the Way You Might Think

FromConsider This from NPR


Social Media Affects Opinions, But Not the Way You Might Think

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Anyone who spends time on social media has seen it — the post from someone about a current event, or issue that's dividing people — abortions, mask wearing, the election. But do those posts change minds? Researchers have been gathering data on this question for years. They've found that social media affects opinions on these issues, but probably not the way you think.NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with researchers, who've studied the relationship between social media posts and opinions, and outlines their findings.Email us at considerthis@npr.org
Released:
Dec 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.