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Echo Chambers Are Not Built Only by Algorithms
People usually explain internet echo chambers in a very simple way: algorithms show users more of what they already like, so communities slowly become more radical and isolated. That is true, but it is only part of the story. A more interesting explanation came from researcher Petter Törnberg from the University of Amsterdam. His study…
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The “Know it” phenomenon
People eat at the famous fastfood chain not because it’s delicious or cheap, but simply because they know it. People don’t just get into pop music because it’s great, they get into pop music because they know it. It’s the same with the biggest and worst operating system there and socials networks.And actually everything basic.…