A recent study published in Scientific Reports finds that more extreme or eccentric ideas tend to gather more “likes” on social media platforms. Conducted by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, the study utilized data from online experiments and social media to analyze the relationship between the popularity of ideas and their eccentricity. The results showed a clear trend: ideas that deviate significantly from the norm are more likely to capture attention and engage interactions. Social media’s influence on public opinion and social dynamics has been a focal po…