As denizens of the internet, most of us are familiar with the trolls. In this episode of SciShow, learn a little about how social scientists think trolls came to be, and how online communities are figuring it all out.

Your town is holding a mayoral election and the stakes have never been higher. You suspect one of the candidates will begin pushing false information to swing the election. As the cybersecurity expert, your job is to inoculate the...

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This video explains the concept of trolling in online behavior, likening it to fishing with bait to provoke and upset others. Trolls seek negative social rewards by causing mischief and watching others react. The key to dealing with...

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We may have all engaged in some sort of unpleasant behavior thanks to the internet. But what makes someone want to troll the families of dead children or celebrities or vulnerable people? What is the psychology of trolls? How does...

Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Despite looking so happy on social media, Dr. M's sister Daphne is upset with her online criticisms....

Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. When Dr. M posts another mean comment on her little sister's feed, she begins to wonder: is she...

Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Dr. M aplogizes to Daphne and sets some parameters for future social media use.



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