How Filter Bubbles Isolate You Flashcards

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Algorithm

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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.

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Likely

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adverb

Probably

He is likely to become the next President.

We will likely go to Spain next year.

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Curate

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verb

Selecting things for viewing

Facebook is curating what you see in your feed.

I like the way the Mori Museum curates its exhibitions.

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All the time in the world

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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.

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Activist

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noun

A person who tries to bring about social change

Nelson Mandela is a very famous activist.

There were many activists in the Soviet Union.

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Perspecive

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noun

Attitude / point of view

What is your perspective on this matter?

I don’t think my perspective has changed much.

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Educated judgement

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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.

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Unfavorable

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adjective

Not to the advantage of someone / something

I believe we will have an unfavorable outcome.

The movie received many unfavorable reviews.

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