Algorithms and Echo Chambers
This topic explores how search engines and social media algorithms curate the information we see. Students investigate the concept of filter bubbles and echo chambers.
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This topic explores how search engines and social media algorithms curate the information we see. Students investigate the concept of filter bubbles and echo chambers.
Key Questions
- How do algorithms decide what content to show us?
- What is an echo chamber and why is it dangerous?
- How can we expose ourselves to diverse viewpoints online?
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