The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You
The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011294
Book • Nonfiction
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Psychology2010s
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Business & Economics•
Politics & Government2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You, Eli Pariser explores how personalized web algorithms shape individuals' online experiences, creating isolated realities. By tailoring information to users' past behavior, search engines and social media limit exposure to diverse viewpoints, affecting one's understanding and decision-making. Pariser underscores the importance of awareness and transparency in digital information consumption.
Informative
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Mysterious
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Eli Pariser's The Filter Bubble is praised for its timely insights on how personalized algorithms shape online information exposure, potentially narrowing worldviews. While lauded for its engaging exploration of digital implications, some find it lacking in depth and solutions. Nonetheless, it effectively raises awareness about the hidden biases of online platforms.
Who Should Read The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You?
Readers intrigued by The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You by Eli Pariser are likely interested in digital media, technology's societal impact, and internet privacy. Similar works include Nicholas Carr's The Shallows and Sherry Turkle's Alone Together, appealing to those who question technology's role in shaping perception.
5,826 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
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Psychology2010s
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Business & Economics•
Politics & Government2011
Adult
18+ years
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