Breaking the social media prism : how to make our platforms less polarizing / Chris Bail.
| Author/creator |
Bail, Christopher author. |
| Format | Tactile Material, Book, and Print |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2021] |
| Description | vii, 232 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | 1. The legend of the echo chamber -- 2. Why not break our echo chambers? -- 3. What happens when we break them? -- 4. The social media prism -- 5. How the prism drives extremism -- 6. How the prism mutes moderates -- 7. Should I delete my account -- 8. Hacking the prism -- 9. A better social media. |
| Abstract | This book examines how social media functions like a prism that distorts our identities, empowers status-seeking extremists, and renders moderates all but invisible. It challenges common myths about echo chambers, foreign misinformation campaigns, and radicalizing algorithms, revealing that the solution to political tribalism lies deep inside ourselves. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9780691203423 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0691203423 hardcover |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM742 .B35 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |