Stories of outrage can circulate rapidly, even if the information is false. The emotional response often outweighs the desire for factual accuracy, leading to widespread sharing.
Research shows that people frequently share content that evokes outrage without verifying its truth. The social media environment may distract individuals from prioritizing accuracy.
Despite calls for users to consider accuracy when sharing information, solutions aimed at reducing misinformation fail to account for the appeal of outrage.
William J. Brady noted that the context of social media might confuse users, making them less likely to seek out the truth when emotionally provoked.
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