The study explores how social media fatigue, cognitive ability, and narcissistic traits influence the sharing of misinformation, particularly related to COVID-19, across eight countries. It finds that social media fatigue and narcissism are linked to higher rates of believing and sharing false information, especially among those with low cognitive ability.
Socioeconomic conditions can shape the brain’s sensitivity to rewarding experiences
MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain’s sensitivity to rewarding experiences -; a critical factor in motivation and attention -; can be shaped by socioeconomic
January 22, 2024