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filter bubble

noun

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Meaning

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an information environment in which algorithmic personalisation limits exposure to challenging or disconfirming content [R — recycled from Day 10]

Example Sentence

After weeks of doom-scrolling, Mia realised she was trapped in a filter bubble that only showed posts matching her existing views.

Usage Note

Use when warning how automated feeds can quietly narrow what people see, reinforcing beliefs instead of challenging them.