The rise of Mean World Syndrome in social media - The Globe and Mail - 0 views
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consumers of mass media can come to believe that the world is more dangerous than it actually is through constant exposure to violent imagery or commentary
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That “off” switch is becoming more important in the social media age, experts say. Seeking out information to ascertain one’s personal safety is a biological imperative, but so is a tendency to overdo things. Much of the solution will depend on people becoming aware of their own satiation points, Hodson says.
