Why Are People Mean on the Internet?
BrainStuff
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4.0 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 29 August 2024
⏱️ 12 minutes
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Summary
It's not just malice -- there are several psychological reasons why people get so mean and angry online. Learn what experts say (and how to stop the cycle) in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/psychological-reason-mean-on-internet.htm
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