Can you tell if you live in a bubble?
We find out if social media causes polarisation online.
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Can you tell if you live in a bubble?" was published on March 7, 2019 and runs 20 minutes.
March 7, 2019 ·20m · Beyond Today
Summary
It’s often said that we get trapped in online "filter bubbles” or “echo chambers” and that we don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. It’s a convincing narrative - but is it true? And how do you know if you live in one? BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan has been finding out for a series called Crossing Divides.Producer: Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nico Raufast.
Episode Description
It’s often said that we get trapped in online "filter bubbles” or “echo chambers” and that we don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. It’s a convincing narrative - but is it true? And how do you know if you live in one? BBC Media Editor Amol Rajan has been finding out for a series called Crossing Divides.
Producer: Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nico Raufast.
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