Echo Chambers
Definition
Echo chambers refer to situations in which beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a closed system and insulated from rebuttal.
Analogy
An echo chamber is like being in a room full of mirrors. Instead of seeing different things, you only see reflections of yourself and your own opinions everywhere you look.
Related terms
Confirmation Bias: This is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values.
Filter Bubble: A state of intellectual isolation that can result from personalized searches when a website algorithm selectively guesses what information a user would like to see based on information about the user.
Fake News: False news stories often spread via social media sites, usually created to influence political views or as clickbait.
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