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Are Internet Trolls Born or Made?

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

Are Internet Trolls Born or Made?

Season 2 Episode 7 | 5m 32s | CC

Trolls are all over the internet, just annoying people to no end. So we were wondering, what makes someone an internet troll? Are some people just destined to be a troll, or do they develop this ability? The science may surprise you.

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