The illusion of online public opinion in Lebanon’s political conflicts
20 May 2026, 08:00 GMT
By Guest Contributor
Topic: Digital Activism
Source URL: https://globalvoices.org/2026/05/20/the-illusion-of-online-public-opinion-in-lebanons-political-conflicts/
Mere repetition of information increases perceptions of consensus. People judge repeated claims as more widely believed, regardless of whether they are true or false.