#social-media-amplification

#social-media-amplification

Shock turns to sadness, which turns to anger, which turns to frustration, which turns to abject sorrow. I know I'm not alone in this cycle. His shooting death was horrific. And there are times I could kick myself for watching that gruesome video. I'm someone who hates violence, who has always recoiled from confrontation, who can't bear to see people hurt, both physically or emotionally. Even at the age of 61, I can't fathom why people are so cruel to one another.

A lot has been written about the mental health effects on those who are victims of hate. (For example, see the APA publication: "Hate crimes are on the rise in the U.S. What are the psychological effects?") There's also a lot of published material on why some people hate. But you'll find precious little on the mental health effects of hate on those who hate.

101 East investigates why Chinese nationalists have committed violent, sometimes deadly acts against Japanese civilians. September 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War. In the decades since, deep resentment towards Japan has remained among much of the Chinese population, with Beijing maintaining that Tokyo has never fully apologised for its wartime aggression. Social media has further amplified anti-Japanese rhetoric, propelling ultra-nationalist and patriotic narratives in the country.