Opine Research Questions

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Measuring the Prevalence of Anti-Social Behavior in Online Communities (stanford) via new_public

What is AI’s role in the future of social media?

2023-11-25

• What roles do AI vs humans have in the future of social media?
• Ideally we have humans do very little, and have AI carry the brunt of it. For instance, rather than have a Reaction System that includes a Disapproving Glare, perhaps an AI reflection system may be a way to fix the problem.
• At the extreme end, AI knows all the facts, there’s little purpose in writing anything at all and even less purpose posting, and the system is instead about a) connection to others and b) personal growth and learning, rather than influence, self-aggrandizement, making sense of whats going on, etc.

Why are so many online comments terrible?

Why Instagram comments are worse than youtube comments:

From theartofwarren (2023) people go to a youtube video ig posts get pushed to people

Still need a study on how YouTube comments became incredibly civilized and wholesome while Instagram comments became the absolute meanest place on the internet

From QiaochuYuan (2023) okay here’s another stab at this: anger is uniquely suppressed and uniquely hard to unsuppress because it’s the emotion most heavily regulated by the cultural machinery that allows us to live in a multicultural civilization together. that’s the machinery that prevents violence

From QiaochuYuan (2022) unblocking anger is a political project with political consequences. anger contains grievances and assertions about other people and entities, and their wrongs and harms and injustices. allowing and respecting anger involves political action, in a broad sense

How do people from very different beliefs and context have productive discussion?

Reading: All Debates are Bravery Debates, slatestarcodex, 2013

How can social networks break out of the ‘noise ceiling’ as they grow?

2023-12-22

• Social Network Noise Ceiling

Disclaimers

via Pireeni: Ben Silverman? Is his work on adding disclaimers into Twitter statements useful to what you’re doing right now? (couldn’t find anything here)

Emotional Processing

via Pireeni: Pennebaker did substantial research on the relationship between emotional processing , writing down your emotions (eg journaling) and subsequent increase in both mental well-being, but also increase in cognitive measures such as memory. It’s old research but if you don’t know his work, it’s worth checking out, and then check who has been citing him recently and go from there in your literature search.

Emotional Agility

Emotional agility is managing one’s emotions and thoughts in a mindful, purposeful way. From “Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life,” by Susan David (rec by Pireeni)

Key aspects of her work include:

1. Understanding Emotional Agility: It involves being flexible with one’s thoughts and feelings in the face of challenging situations, rather than being rigid or stuck in certain emotional states.
2. Four Core Concepts: David outlines four key components of emotional agility:
   • Showing Up: Facing one’s thoughts and emotions with acceptance.
   • Stepping Out: Detaching from and observing these thoughts and emotions to see them for what they really are.
   • Walking Your Why: Identifying and acting upon one’s core values.
   • Moving On: Making small, deliberate tweaks to mindset, motivation, and habits in alignment with one’s values.
3. The Importance of Values: Central to emotional agility is the idea of acting in ways that are congruent with personal values, even in the face of challenging emotions.
4. Challenging Emotional Inflexibility: David discusses how being stuck in negative thought patterns or emotional responses can be detrimental to personal and professional growth.
5. Practical Strategies: Her work provides practical strategies to cultivate emotional agility, such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and the importance of recognizing and naming emotions.
6. Application in Various Contexts: Emotional agility is applicable in various aspects of life, including personal development, workplace dynamics, and leadership.
7. Research-Based Approach: Her conclusions are grounded in psychological research, drawing upon her extensive experience in the field. Overall, Susan David’s work on emotional agility offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and managing emotions and thoughts in a healthy, adaptive manner, emphasizing the role of personal values and the power of small, deliberate changes. via chatgpt (AI Log)

Feed tuning vs censorship

Is there a space between I don’t want to see this and Nobody should see this?

• Censoring Political Opposition Online: Who Does it and Why (PsyArXiv 2020, tweet) - suggests censorship behavior is driven by people with deepest ‘identity fusion with an issue’

Psychological issues that social media posts may reveal that may be used to develop self awareness?

Note: this ‘AI delivering self-awareness’ is part of Reflection Accelerator

Indicator	Explanation	Example
Overemphasis on Victimhood	Constant framing as a victim, avoiding responsibility	”Everything bad always happens to me, no matter what I do.”
Negative Self-Talk	Using derogatory language towards oneself	”I’m so stupid, I always mess things up.”
Over-Justifying Behavior	Extensively justifying actions	”I had to do it because [long explanation]…”
Passive-Aggressive Communication	Indirect expression of dissatisfaction	”Fine, whatever you say.” (when clearly upset)
Excessive Pessimism	Focus on negative aspects, lack of enthusiasm	”There’s no point in trying, it won’t work anyway.”
Oversharing Personal Problems	Inappropriately sharing personal issues	Posting intimate or personal struggles publicly.
Frequent Mood Swings in Posts	Erratic changes in tone and content	Alternating between extremely happy and sad posts.
Sudden Changes in Activity Levels	Marked change in posting frequency	Going from daily posts to no posts for weeks.
Highly Idealized Self-Portrayal	Unrealistically positive self-image	Only posting perfect, flawless images and stories.
Outbursts of Anger or Frustration	Explosive reactions to minor provocations	”I can’t believe how stupid everyone is!”
Substance Use References	Making light of or bragging about substance use	”Another weekend, another blackout!”
Black-and-White Thinking	Inability to see shades of gray	”If you’re not with me, you’re against me.”
Paranoia or Excessive Suspicion	Frequent expression of distrust or conspiracies	”I know they’re all talking about me behind my back.”
via chatgpt ([[AI Log	AI Log]])