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What is Echo Chambers

Chapter 606
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
the area of the virtual media where ideas and beliefs are reinforced through repetitive broadcast.
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The Dual Nature of Participatory Web and How Misinformation Seemingly Travels
Sameer Kumar (University of Malaya, Malaysia)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch606
Abstract
Web 2.0 is an internet technology that facilitates collaboration on the World Wide Web (WWW). As a direct product of people's freedom of expression, Web 2.0 technology has given birth to a new media – the Social Media that is redefining the way people collaborate and express themselves. By studying surveys in three specific aspects of its impact – social service, politics and as a vehicle of misinformation and through content analysis of some online comments, the author argues that social media is capable of transmitting both good and bad information. In the article, an illustration of how misinformation through video seemingly travels, is also presented.
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Digitalization and Political Extremism
A term described by Sunstien refers to a situation in which information and ideas are strengthened by repetition in the communication media. Repetitive ideas are generally accepted by the individual as undisputed. It arises as a result of the recommendation of new links similar to the content that individuals like in the internet environment.
Published in Chapter: Digitalization and Political Extremism; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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Exploring Groupthink Bias and Polarisation Bias
Environments where people encounter only information that reinforces their existing beliefs. Pariser, E. (2011) AU92: The in-text citation "Pariser, E. (2011)" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. . The filter bubble: What the Internet is hiding from you.
Published in Chapter: Exploring Groupthink Bias and Polarisation Bias; From: Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Strategic Management and Decision Making
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