Echo chambers
Definition
Echo chambers refer to online environments or social circles where individuals are exposed only to ideas, opinions, and perspectives that align with their own beliefs, reinforcing their existing views and limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
Related terms
Filter bubble: A situation where an individual's online content is personalized based on their previous preferences, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
Polarization: The division of individuals or groups into opposing viewpoints or beliefs.
Cognitive bias: Systematic patterns of deviation from rationality in judgment, often leading to subjective judgments and irrational decision-making.
"Echo chambers" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP US Government
AP US History
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (1)
AP Computer Science Principles - 5.5 Legal and Ethical Concerns
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