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Is the Internet Making You Meaner?

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.

Is the Internet Making You Meaner?

Season 3 Episode 21 | 6m 20s | CC

If the Internet's making you feel meaner, you're not imagining it. People really do act differently online than they do in person. Here’s why.

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