How Filter Bubbles Isolate You Flashcards
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.
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.
Activist
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.
Perspecive
noun
Attitude / point of view
What is your perspective on this matter?
I don’t think my perspective has changed much.
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.
Unfavorable
adjective
Not to the advantage of someone / something
I believe we will have an unfavorable outcome.
The movie received many unfavorable reviews.