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Understanding the emoji of solidarity

  • Written by Sashank Santhanam, Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science, University of North Carolina – Charlotte
What can researchers learn from how people use emoji during tragedies?The Conversation, CC BY-ND

When disaster or tragedy strikes, people far away are touched and want to help – but really can’t do much. Often the first thing distant observers do is take to social media to send their thoughts, prayers, support and good wishes for...

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