In everyday life, most of us rarely hear truly cruel comments face to face. Yet online, nastiness seems to be everywhere - from newspaper comment sections to Instagram selfies and Twitter threads. In this episode of English and Beyond, we explore why people behave so differently on the internet.Oliver reflects on his own experience receiving unkind comments and examines psychological explanations: online disinhibition, lack of tone, negativity bias, power imbalance, and the role of a small but loud group of repeat offenders. We also look at how public criticism has changed over the centuries, and why cultural differences can make comments feel harsher than intended.You’ll come away with insights not just into the internet, but into human behaviour itself - and perhaps a little reassurance if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of online meanness.📖 Want to improve your English even more? Read the full transcript & vocabulary flashcards → www.morethanalanguage.com Watch us on Youtube → @englishandbeyondpodcast Email your thoughts or questions → [email protected] 🎙 New episodes every week! Subscribe now to practise listening, expand your vocabulary, and learn English in a natural, fun way. And remember, if this podcast is a little too easy for you, we have "English and Beyond: Advanced English Podcast" too!

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