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Social Media Influence

The impact of social media on the spread of misinformation, and how it can be used to shape narratives and mobilize bases.

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Jan 9, 2026
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How do flat-Earth models describe satellite orbital mechanics and signal transmission?

Flat-Earth communities offer several competing explanations for what mainstream science calls satellites: some say there are no spaceborne satellites and signals come from ground infrastructure or a “...

Jan 22, 2026

How did social media and news outlets amplify false claims about the 2020 election and who benefited?

Social media amplified false claims about the by enabling rapid, networked spread of misleading posts from high-profile actors and partisan influencers while traditional news outlets — through headlin...