“Why do people prefer to share misinformation, even when they value accuracy and are able to identify falsehoods?”

I found this question and answer from a leading social science researcher at a a trustworthy internet source: Why do people prefer to share misinformation, even when they value accuracy and are able to identify falsehoods? Researchers point to distraction and inattention. When they prompted Twitter users, even subtly, to think about accuracy before sharing …