What goes on inside the mind of a troll? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I dive deep to discover the history of internet trolls and reveal the psychology behind the hatred-fueled comments.

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Sources:

https://www.findapsychologist.org/parasocial-relationships-the-nature-of-celebrity-fascinations/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll#Origin_and_etymology

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/projection

https://www.researchsnipers.com/social-media-platforms-are-amplifiers-for-idiots-ex-google-ceo-eric-schmidt/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolling_(fishing)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonescalante/2020/05/01/swearing-the-fastest-acting-pain-reliever-of-them-all/?sh=31449f8e25fa

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