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A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds (www.psypost.org)
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A disturbing number of TikTok videos about autism include claims that are “patently false,” study finds::A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders found that a significant majority (73%) of informational videos on TikTok tagged with "#Autism" contain inaccurate or overgeneralized information about autism. Despite the prevalence of misinformation, these videos have amassed billions of views, highlighting the potential for widespread misconceptions about autism on the platform. ...

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t know about this. Not knowing is better than knowing wrong things imo. The internet has made too many idiots, not smarter, but just more sure of their idiocy.

[–] jimbolauski 3 points 1 year ago

Stupid people still believe in stupid things, that's not changed, the difference now is there is a sea of reputable sources for smart people.