Definition
"A filter bubble is the intellectual isolation that can occur when websites make use of algorithms to selectively assume the information a user would want to see, and then give information to the user according to this assumption. Websites make these assumptions based on the information related to the user, such as former click behavior, browsing history, search history and location."
Techopedia. (n.d.) Filter bubble. Retrieved from https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28556/filter-bubble
In other words, search engines are showing us only what they think we want to see. This means we aren't seeing different points of view and only see what reinforces what we already believe.
Is TikTok safe?
See All Sides
One way to fight filter bubbles and bias is to read different sources that we might not ordinarily use.
- AllSidesThis site is attempting to fight bias by providing multiple angles on the same story to provide a full picture on a topic.
- Media Bias ChartWant an interactive way to figure out which news sources are balanced and try to focus on facts? Take a look at this interactive chart.
Importance of Fact Checking
Filter Bubbles
Click on the image above to view the video on the Ted.com site.