@pbsnews: How a small but vocal minority of social media users distort reality and sow division Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance this election season. John Yang speaks with psychology professor Jay Van Bavel, one of the authors of the paper that reported the research, to learn more. #pbsnews #pbsnewshour #newshour #internet #partisan #socialmedia #society #extremist #minority #politics #election #division