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.
Analogy
Imagine being in a room filled with mirrors that reflect your own image back at you. In an echo chamber, you're surrounded by similar voices echoing your own thoughts and opinions without any external input challenging them.
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.
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