Understanding Algorithms and Echo Chambers
Students learn how search engines and social media platforms use algorithms to curate content. They investigate the concept of filter bubbles and echo chambers.
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Students learn how search engines and social media platforms use algorithms to curate content. They investigate the concept of filter bubbles and echo chambers.
Key Questions
- How do algorithms decide what we see online?
- What is a filter bubble?
- How can we break out of echo chambers?
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