How Filter Bubbles Isolate You Flashcards
Content
noun
Information, images, etc. that are included in a website or app
* On Instagram everyone sees different content.
* The content on this website is very confusing.
Algorithm
noun
Software that prioritizes content based on a user’s past actions
* No one really understands YouTube’s algorithms.
* Being good at online marketing means studying algorithms.
Likely
adverb
Probably
* He is likely to become the next President.
* We will likely go to Spain next year.
Personalize
verb
To make something suitable for the needs of one person
* Social media personalizes everyone’s feed.
* We are trying to personalize our services.
Curate
verb
Selecting things for viewing
* Facebook is curating what you see in your feed.
* I like the way the Mori Museum curates its exhibitions.
All the time in the world
phrase
A lot of time
* We have all the time in the world to finish this task.
* We will have all the time in the world for a holiday next summer.
Consume
verb
To watch / read media
* Teenagers tend to consume a lot of online information.
* I’m trying to limit the amount of news I consume.
Filter bubble
noun
A situation where someone only sees/hears news that supports what they already believe in
* Most people live in a filter bubble when they go online.
* Filter bubbles can have very negative political consequences.
Activist
noun
A person who tries to bring about social change
* Nelson Mandela was a very famous activist.
* There were many activists in the Soviet Union.
Isolated
adjective
To be separated from other people / things / information
* I’ve been feeling a bit isolated when working from home.
* Filter bubbles have isolated people.
Perspective
noun
Attitude / point of view
* What is your perspective on this matter?
* I don’t think my perspective has changed much.
Miss out (on something)
phrasal verb
To fail to use an opportunity to enjoy something
* They are always scared they will miss out on the best concerts.
* I don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity!
Get stuck
phrasal verb
To be unable to move forward / progress
* I got stuck on this problem and couldn’t find any solution.
* It’s easy to get stuck in a filter bubble on social media.
Educated Judgement
adjective - noun
A decision based on knowledge
* Studying economics will give you some educated judgement on the public’s behavior.
* The doctor based his decision on his educated judgment.
Opposing viewpoints
noun
Ways of seeing something that are different from one another
* We heard many opposing viewpoints at the meeting.
* Their opposing viewpoints created many problems.
Unfavorable
adjective
Not to the advantage of someone / something
* I believe we will have an unfavorable outcome.
* The movie received many unfavorable reviews.
Definitive
adjective
Not able to be changed or improved
* There are no definitive solutions to these issues.
* The judge gave a definitive ruling on the matter.
