The Psychology of Trolling

As denizens of the internet, most of us are familiar with the trolls. In this episode of SciShow, learn a little about how social scientists think trolls came to be, and how online communities are figuring it all out.

Learn more about Butt Hair:    • Why Do We Have Butt Hair?  
Learn more about Trolling:    • Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up...  

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