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The Filter Bubble
Published:2011
Lindy Score:15 Years Proven
Category:How Media Works
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The Filter Bubble

by Eli Pariser

"You're the only person in your bubble."

Summary

Pariser coined the term 'filter bubble' to describe how personalization algorithms create unique information universes for each user. You only see what the algorithm thinks you want to see—which may have nothing to do with what you need to know.

Why This Fits LindyFact

Explains why algorithmic curation can trap us in echo chambers—and why time-tested content provides a way out.