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2 hours ago · Global
When a few people break the rules, bad behavior spreads quickly
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a technology story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Global. The first report grouped here was at 21 Oct 2026, 17:30 UTC. The headline in use is “When a few people break the rules, bad behavior spreads quickly”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
The old saying that one bad apple spoils the barrel suggests that an individual behaving badly can have a negative influence on the entire group. The idea now has some fresh scientific backing.
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When a few people break the rules, bad behavior spreads quickly
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