Passing Twitter follower threshold lets scientists escape echo chamber

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As researchers exceed 1000 Twitter followers they broaden their audience and amplify their message

Social media is a powerful tool for researchers looking to share their findings with a wider audience. However, to reach out beyond academics’ usual audience requires more than just posting messages or tweets – they must pass a threshold of followers before they stop preaching to the choir and start reaching the general public.