In an era of hyper-connectivity, it’s easy for individuals to remain in echo chambers—environments where their beliefs are continually reinforced while alternative perspectives are ignored. This ...

The "echo chamber" effect: Dr. Michael Rich of the Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab explains how social media platforms' algorithms can lead to a "dark spiral" for teens. 26,323 people ...

As I discussed in last week's Stateside, it's not hard to find people online criticising the GamerGate movement. However, for all it's troublesome elements, it's served as a powerful reminder to ...

For students from rural areas, attending university and using social media generally expanded their social networks and increased exposure to diverse people, helping reduce echo chamber effects common ...

We live in a world where it’s easier than ever to surround ourselves with people who think exactly like we do. Social media bubbles, corporate cultures and even leadership teams can all become echo ...

According to research by the Discourse & Society journal, echo chambers — specifically, the “hyperpartisans” who reside in them — are communities and spaces of like-minded people with similar values ...