The Twittersphere Does Listen to the Voice of Reason -- Sometimes
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 14:00
in Mathematics & Economics
In the maelstrom of information, opinion and conjecture that is Twitter, the voice of truth and reason does occasionally prevail, according to a new study from University of Washington researchers. Tweets from "official accounts" can slow the spread of rumors on Twitter and correct misinformation that's taken on a life of its own.