Filter bubbles and personal algorithm management

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3145/thinkepi.2023.e17a10

Keywords:

Filter bubbles, Echo chambers, Political polarization, Disinformation, Psychology of information, Aggregators, Social media;, Algorithms

Abstract

The main meta-analyses on filter bubbles and echo chambers are reviewed, and it is shown that there is little evidence of the existence of both. It is concluded that although the popular image of filter bubbles and eco chambers has little foundation, a greater vigilance of citizens towards the possible effects of algorithms is necessary for the future.

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Published

2023-06-01

How to Cite

Guallar, J., & Martí­nez-Cañadas, E. (2023). Filter bubbles and personal algorithm management. Anuario ThinkEPI, 17. https://doi.org/10.3145/thinkepi.2023.e17a10

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Section

Comunicación social y medios de comunicación