Abusive language, personal attacks, and harsh reactions have become increasingly common in social media comments. But why do people become so aggressive online? Does being behind a screen make people less careful about their words?
In this podcast, we explore how social media has changed the way people communicate and express their opinions. We discuss why anger, trolling, and personal attacks are so common in online conversations—and whether this behaviour is affecting our relationships and society.
We also look at whether people can disagree, debate, and express strong opinions without resorting to abuse or disrespect.