Algorithms and Echo Chambers
Investigating how algorithms create echo chambers and filter bubbles, reinforcing existing beliefs and limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
Key Questions
- How do algorithms create echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs?
- Explain the concept of a 'filter bubble' and its implications for critical thinking.
- Design strategies to break out of an online echo chamber.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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