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> the echo-chamber effect, in which we tailor our opinions to fit the online Oh wow do ‘we’ do that? I’m pretty sure I do the opposite. Also, that’s not what
by mock-possum 3y ago
> the echo-chamber effect, in which we tailor our opinions to fit the online
Oh wow do ‘we’ do that? I’m pretty sure I do the opposite.
Also, that’s not what most people mean when they use the phrase “echo-chamber” - it’s not that you tailor your opinions, it’s that the algorithm tailors the content it serves you. Wonder if that’s a deliberate misstatement, considering the Washington Post would be the one guilty of facilitating the creation of an echo chamber… shifting blame to users / readers seems kinda sus
- Nasrudith 3y agoWe have long seen echo chambers outside of algorithims back when the word was obscure. The phrase "preaching to the choir" is quite illustrative of this effect as the fringe or extremes select for friendly locales. In addition to that are leaders being surrounded by yes-men and culturally ensuring dissent is hidden.
- spacebacon 3y agoPreach