The best things in life are unlikely to occur. In many situations, taking at least moderate risks yields higher expected rewards. Yet many people struggle with taking such risks: they are overly cautious and forego high payoffs. ...
Mathematics
May 11, 2022
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In mid-March, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine crept into its third week, an unusual video started making the rounds on social media and was even broadcast on the television channel Ukraine 24 due to the efforts of hackers.
Political science
Apr 4, 2022
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Mobile learning became a mainstay of education during the lockdowns and self-isolation periods of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. There were many problems facing teachers and students alike during these times, but ...
Education
Mar 18, 2022
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Social media influencers are some of the most powerful celebrities of the internet era, and verification—the blue check mark that indicates the account has been vetted and the user's identity has been confirmed—is one ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2022
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Our society is driven by social influence. The salesman who wants to sell you a car, the politician who wants your vote and the Tiktok influencer who wants you to "like" their videos have one thing in common: they are vying ...
Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2021
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A model to describe the formation of online communities and rise of influencers on social media platforms, based on the quality of user generated content, is reported in a study published in Nature Communications. The findings ...
Social Sciences
Dec 1, 2021
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Social media influencers—people famous primarily for posting content online—are often accused of presenting artificial versions of their lives. But one group in particular is blurring the line between real and fake.
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2021
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Do you remember the beginning of the pandemic, when for months a major debate was whether people should or shouldn't wear a mask?
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2021
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The expectations of some online communities can cause product endorsements by influencers to backfire, causing reputational damage to the individuals and the brands they represent, research from Lancaster University Management ...
Economics & Business
Jul 8, 2021
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Much of the western United States is braced for record heat waves this week, with approximately 50 million Americans placed on alert Tuesday for "excessive" temperatures, which could approach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees ...
Environment
Jun 16, 2021
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