EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2014 — If advancing civilization relies on social networks, the world is in trouble.
According to newly published research by University of Oregon psychologist Azim Shariff, individuals relying on their social groups can find solutions but also pre-empt the motivation for independent analytical thinking.
Social networks encompass many scenarios, from divisions within organizations, to fraternities and sororities, to connections on Facebook and Twitter. The four-member research team is not proclaiming a…






