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7 Things That Youtube Can Teach Us About Popularity

These days you can learn just about anything on Youtube. But, can the internet help you become popular? Read on as we unpack the 7 things that Youtube can teach us about popularity.
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P opularity happens. Every year. Every school. Every country. But, it has never been properly explained.

Popularity Explained fixes this.

With clear language and simple logic, this site answers how popularity works and why it emerges so predictably by breaking it down into 8 simple rules using advice from the internet and published scientific literature. You can see the research by clicking here or, enjoy this video introduction, How To Be Popular According to YouTube.

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Rules

 

Rule 1

Being Popular Is NOT the Same As Being Well Liked

Rule 2

Advantages Make People Want You

Rule 3

Special Attention Happens When You Want Someone

Rule 4

"Liking" Is Not "Wanting"
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Rule 5

Special Attention Creates Popularity

Rule 6

Liking Is About How You Treat Others

Rule 7

Who You Are With Changes Popularity

Rule 8

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