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>The term, coined by activist Eli Pariser, refers to the algorithms on social media sites and search engines that show users information based on things they have previously liked or searched for. As a result, many people who follow news in social media are exposed to a world view similar to their own, without being shown opposing views.

People happily segment themselves by only watching newsertainment they agree with. A lecture series on search algorithms won't change a thing.



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