Erin Kissane described some interesting research on social media.

· Bits and Bobs 3/30/26
  • Erin Kissane described some interesting research on social media.
    • First, that after scrolling feeds, users report being better informed than before, but studies show they are no less well informed.
      • The differential could create danger.
    • Constant context switches as we scroll feeds wear us down and make us more susceptible to ads.
      • When we're overwhelmed we rely more on heuristics.

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