Singaporean scientists decided to investigate how mental disorders influence interest in political discussions online (comments, reposts, likes, etc.). The study involved several thousand people from various countries.According to the findings, people with antisocial traits and low critical thinking skills are often the ones engaging in heated political arguments. The most active participants are:- Psychopaths — they consistently take part in intense online political disputes. Such individuals deliberately choose environments with low entry barriers, where they can anonymously influence, argue, manipulate, and provoke.- Narcissists — they engage in political fights for recognition and attention.- People with low intelligence — they typically fall under the influence of manipulations and participate impulsively, often displaying aggression.Overall, the authors note that the lower a person’s intelligence, the greater their desire to participate in online political arguments.
Details: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05195-y