India, Aug. 10 -- From trolling and cancel culture to passive-aggressive X posts and nasty Instagram DMs, the online world can be a lot. All too often, it feels like a battleground of harsh comments, unsolicited opinions, and casual cruelty. But why do people say things online that they would never say in real life? Therapist Jeffrey Meltzer breaks down the psychology behind this digital rudeness. He says, "There's actually a term that explains why people are so mean on the internet - emotional disinhibition. When people are online, they feel safer behind a screen... they feel less accountable for what they say, meaning their empathy drops significantly." This means people are more likely to express thoughts or emotions they would usually hold back in person, becoming more unfiltered and impulsive. "That's when moral disengagement kicks in. They downplay their role by convincing themselves it wasn't a big deal or that they were just going along with the crowd," Jeffrey explains, adding, "But the irony is, most of them would never say those things face-to-face because the presence of another human being reminds them that their words have consequences."...