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Mass psychogenic illness has happened throughout history, but social media makes it more likely to spread.
Peer pressure, amusement and the desire for attention help explain why young people participate in risky social media challenges.
That feeling of ‘I-know-it-but-can’t-quite-remember-it’ has been studied for decades, but there’s a new twist: It’s more common in groups.
The leading cause of death in the world are a group of illnesses known as non-commmunicable diseases. But a growing body of evidence shows they’re actually social contagions.
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Research Psychologist, Health Behaviour Research Centre, UCL
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Professor of Psychology, Clemson University
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PhD, professeur agrégé de psychologie et chercheur au Laboratoire de recherche en santé cognitive, Laurentian University
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Wilfred P. Tiencken Professor of Industrial and Civil Engineering, Clemson University
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Assistant Professor of Public Health, College of Charleston
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Professor of Mathematical Biology and Public Engagement, University of Bath