Majority Illusion

ISI Staff | October 12, 2015 

ISIer Kristina Lerman’s research featured in WaPo’s “Wonkblog.”

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Kristina Lerman’s work was prominently featured in The Washington Post’s “Wonkblog” technology column on October 9, 2015. The column describes how a few popular individuals can have a highly disproportionate effect on public opinion, whether online or in person – a phenomenon appropriately known as the “majority illusion.”

Published on October 12th, 2015

Last updated on May 31st, 2024

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