When Loud Voices Look Like Majority Opinion — and Why They Are Not
Social media platforms give the impression of a collective...

Mohamed Soufan is a Lebanese computational researcher and software engineer based in Antalya, Turkey. His work uses large-scale data analysis to study digital communication, online behavior and information dynamics, with a focus on Lebanon and the wider information environment. He has researched public information demand, news coverage, social media engagement, linguistic uncertainty and AI-mediated access to knowledge. His work combines statistical analysis with custom-built data collection and processing pipelines to produce evidence-based insights for public and academic audiences.
Social media platforms give the impression of a collective...
May 18, 2026We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.
Fair Observer, 461 Harbor Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002, USA
Enter your registered email address or username. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.
We have sent a link to your registered email address to reset your password.
Back to LoginUnique Insights from 2,500+ Contributors in 90+ Countries