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S8 Ep24: Do friendships change our political opinions?

VoxTalks Economics

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Understanding Political Echo Chambers and Affective Polarization

This chapter delves into how social media creates echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs through affective polarization, leading to emotional rejection of opposing views. It also examines the complex role of social media in both deepening divisions and offering pathways to diverse opinions, alongside the influence of geographical segregation on political discourse.

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