The Reason Your Feed Became an Echo Chamber

What is the main reason social media often serves as an echo chamber?

• Internet speed is too slow

• Social media platforms restrict content

• Users prefer to follow only their friends

• Algorithms feed us information we already know and like

Who is Eli Pariser?

• An NPR journalist

• A liberal writer at New York Times Magazine

• A conservative author

• CEO of Upworthy

What is a 'filter bubble'?

• A situation where algorithms filter out diverse viewpoints

• A new social media platform

• A type of online advertisement

• A method to increase internet speed

(a)   is the book written by Eli Pariser.

• Algorithms and You: A Guide
• The Echo Chamber: How Social Media
• The Filter Bubble: What the Interne
• Breaking the Internet: A User's Gui

Match the following actions with their descriptions to break out of the filter bubble according to Pariser:

• Not practical and doesn't address the issue

• Only read news from one source

• Limits perspective and reinforces the filter bubble

• Unfollow everyone on social media

• Disconnects you from diverse viewpoints

• Seek out and engage with people who think differently

• Helps to broaden your perspective

• Avoid using the internet

What does Pariser say about algorithms and engagement?

• They are used to block unwanted content

• They aim to increase the amount of attention you're spending on the platform

• They help users find new friends

• They are designed to reduce internet traffic

Which conservative author reads USA Today's Jill Lawrence?

• Jennifer Rubin

• Ramesh Ponnuru

• Emily Bazelon

• Jonathan Chait

Who reads Reihan Salam of the National Review?

• Jonathan Chait

• Emily Bazelon

• Jennifer Rubin

• Ramesh Ponnuru

What does Gene Demby suggest as a way to get on the same page regarding racial issues?

• Get off social media for a little bit

• Follow more people on social media

• Read more news articles

• Attend public rallies

One downside of algorithms according to Pariser is that they (a)  

• They help users find new friends
• They reduce the amount of content a
• They increase internet speed
• They filter out things we generally