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Social media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation

  • Written by Ian Anderson, Ph.D. Student in Social Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Social media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformationWe feel rewarded by reactions to information we share, and that can lead to good and bad habits.Linka A Odom/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Is social media designed to reward people for acting badly?

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