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Breaking the Social Media Prism
How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing
Book • 2021
Chris Bail's "Breaking the Social Media Prism" examines the role of social media in exacerbating political polarization.
Bail explores how algorithms and platform design contribute to echo chambers and filter bubbles, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
The book analyzes the spread of misinformation and the amplification of extreme viewpoints online.
Bail proposes solutions to mitigate the negative effects of social media on political discourse and foster more constructive engagement.
He emphasizes the need for algorithmic reform and media literacy to promote a healthier online environment.
Bail explores how algorithms and platform design contribute to echo chambers and filter bubbles, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives.
The book analyzes the spread of misinformation and the amplification of extreme viewpoints online.
Bail proposes solutions to mitigate the negative effects of social media on political discourse and foster more constructive engagement.
He emphasizes the need for algorithmic reform and media literacy to promote a healthier online environment.
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Mentioned by Anne Wilson while discussing the muting of moderate voices on social media and its contribution to a sense of "wartime" discourse.
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Academic group think, free speech norms, and the psychology of time (with Anne Wilson)
Beschreibt sehr gut die Dinge, die sich 
Andreas Sator im Laufe der Zeit als Social-Media schon dachte und hat ihm beim Verstehen geholfen.
Andreas Sator im Laufe der Zeit als Social-Media schon dachte und hat ihm beim Verstehen geholfen.
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#352 deep dive: Mythen über Social Media – mit Hannah Metzler
