// Glossary
Filter Bubble
6 topics
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What to Choose in an Era of Overflowing Content
The phenomenon where algorithms display only information that matches the user's preferences, isolating them from diverse perspectives.
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Does More Information Widen the Knowledge Gap
The phenomenon where algorithms display only information matching an individual's preferences, narrowing their perspective.
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Does Media Connect or Divide People?
A state where algorithms personalize content based on past user behavior, isolating users from alternative viewpoints and information.
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Has the Internet Achieved Knowledge Equality?
A state where algorithms surround users with information that aligns only with their existing beliefs. Causes loss of diversity in knowledge and fixes gaps in place.
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Can You Choose the Information You Receive Yourself?
The phenomenon where algorithms filter information based on a user's past behavior, reducing exposure to differing viewpoints and structurally limiting choice freedom.
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How Does Thinking Change When the Amount of Information Received Increases?
The phenomenon where algorithms display only information matching an individual's preferences, isolating them from diverse perspectives.