IRL: Online Life is Real Life
Social Bubble Bath
Mar 19, 2018
Megan Phelps-Roper discusses the Westboro Baptist Church and the bubbles that form both on and offline. B.J. May shares his experience with the bubbles he encountered in his Twitter feed and how he broke free. The podcast explores filter bubbles, how social media can create and break them, and the power of mobilizing online communities. It also discusses leaving a religious group, changing beliefs, and the impact of social media.
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Quick takeaways
- Being in a filter bubble can be useful in certain situations, such as organizing protests and creating a sense of unity within a community.
- Social media platforms like Google, Twitter, and Facebook may expose users to more diverse sources of news, despite accusations of contributing to filter bubbles.
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Filter bubbles can be both isolating and useful
Filter bubbles are often seen as limiting and isolating, preventing us from seeing different perspectives. However, there are instances where being in a bubble can be useful. For example, in Ferguson, social media platforms like Twitter provided a space for people to organize and begin protests. While filter bubbles can be comfortable, they can also reinforce our own biases and limit our exposure to diverse ideas.
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