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A protester holds a large Stop Coal Now sign above a gathered crowd

Behavioral ScienceAugust 6, 20268 min readEvergreen

The Movement Didn't Move. Its Membership Did.

A movement can become more radical without every activist becoming more radical. When ideological misfits leave, committed members remain and public platforms reward escalating displays, the composition and visible voice of the group change together.

dissentideologypeer pressurepolitical psychology

Six young people standing in a row against a wall, every one of them looking at a phone

Behavioral ScienceDecember 29, 20254 min read

The Algorithmic "Super-Peer"

The digital age has transformed peer pressure into an algorithmic "Super-Peer," influencing youth substance use. Social media's curated content distorts reality, glamorizes drug use, and alters risk assessment among adolescents.

adolescentsalgorithmscognitionmisinformation