Why We Share Different Types of Videos on the Internet
Chances are, you watch and post videos online every day; it has become part of our daily routine, perhaps even more than turning on an old TV. But what attracts us to certain types of videos and why are we forced to share them?
This video explores the real psychological reasons we love to watch online – sometimes funny clips, but also disgusting or weird videos. Unsurprisingly, research shows that the videos we share the most elicit strong emotional responses. They can be cute cats doing stupid things, having a soccer ball in their groin, or videos that cause anger or fear, such as videos of people being stalked in some way. So the next time you feel like sharing a video, pause and think about why you want your friends to see it and what emotions you hope to evoke.