The Role of Algorithms in Polarization

Abstract

Throughout this paper, the reader will be presented with the role of algorithms in social division, exploring echo chambers and filter bubbles as well as the role social media itself plays in division. The case study presented will exemplify echo chambers in the 21st century and show that a way forward for society to overcome the echo chamber issues is desperately needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2021
Accession Number
AD1178122

Entities

People

  • Patrick R. Moore

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Digital Media
  • Fake News
  • Governments
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Law
  • New York
  • Online Communications
  • Propaganda
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Media
  • Social Networking Services
  • Social Networks
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology
  • United States

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