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Mapping out France's 'Great Fear of 1789' shows how misinformation spreads like a virus

Mapping out France's 'Great Fear of 1789' shows how misinformation spreads like a virus
health8/28/2025

Since the rise of the internet and social media, society has become well-acquainted with the idea of "virality" as the rapid spread of ideas and information (or misinformation). The relatively recent COVID-19 pandemic also reminded modern society of how rapidly viruses spread and how they impact society.

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Spread of the Great Fear depended on demographic and socio-economic c... [4239 chars]