RealityCheck
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia A growing number of people with schizophrenia are developing delusions that incorporate modern technology, such as Wi-Fi surveillance and social media manipulation. Research has shown that over half of participants in a study on thought […]
🏥 Health
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong Rural America is not disappearing due to depopulation; instead, it’s changing and sometimes urbanizing as rural towns grow and reclassify themselves as “urban”. The majority of rural Americans do not live on farms; in fact, only about 6% of rural jobs are in agriculture, […]
🏛️ Politics
Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength Research suggests that some people consider it a “win” to endorse easily disproven claims, prioritizing symbolic strength over factual accuracy. The study found that this mindset was strongly associated with authoritarian attitudes, including beliefs in conspiracy theories and support […]
🏛️ Politics