// Glossary
Filter Bubble
6 topics
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Has the Internet Changed How We Receive Information?
The phenomenon where algorithms display only information that matches the user's preferences, isolating them from differing opinions or diverse perspectives.
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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.
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The Sense to Not Drown in the Sea of Information
The phenomenon where algorithms display only information matching individual preferences, isolating from diverse perspectives. Blunts the critical sense needed to not drown.
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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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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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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.