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Claes de Vreese ☑️

About those echo chambers and filter bubbles...

Systematic review finds no clear cut evidence. It depends on the methods, too much research relies on the US, and specific platforms. And science needs better data to truly assess this, fx via the Digital Services Act

#democracy #media #science #dsa

link.springer.com/article/10.1

SpringerLinkA systematic review of echo chamber research: comparative analysis of conceptualizations, operationalizations, and varying outcomes - Journal of Computational Social ScienceThis systematic review synthesizes research on echo chambers and filter bubbles to explore the reasons behind dissent regarding their existence, antecedents, and effects. It provides a taxonomy of conceptualizations and operationalizations, analyzing how measurement approaches and contextual factors influence outcomes. The review of 129 studies identifies variations in measurement approaches, as well as regional, political, cultural, and platform-specific biases, as key factors contributing to the lack of consensus. Studies based on homophily and computational social science methods often support the echo chamber hypothesis, while research on content exposure and broader media environments, such as surveys, tends to challenge it. Group behavior, cultural influences, instant messaging platforms, and short video platforms remain underexplored. The strong geographic focus on the United States further highlights the need for studies in multi-party systems and regions beyond the Global North. Future research should prioritize cross-platform studies, continuous algorithmic audits, and investigations into the causal links between polarization, fragmentation, and echo chambers to advance the field. This review also provides recommendations for using the EU’s Digital Services Act to enhance research in this area and conduct studies outside the US in multi-party systems. By addressing these gaps, this review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of echo chambers, their measurement, and their societal impacts.
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Alexander Karn

It is possible to be disgusted and outraged and yet remain silent. Some would even call this prudence.

But it is not possible to advance politics or defend principles without determined speech and action.

There is obviously risk in the latter approach (do I make myself a target when I might have skated through?), but not so much as with quietly absorbing each blow with a vague hope it will be the last.

#highered#academia#democracy
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Christoph Deppe

Research into how #disinformation affects democracy has never been more important. But #autocrats and #populists discredit any findings that challenge their worldview. In my latest article on ECPR's The Loop I describe how #Trump is changing the rules of communication, and manipulating public discourse

theloop.ecpr.eu/gulf-of-americ

#politicalscience #polsci #democracy #autocracy #politicalcommunication #disinformation @academicchatter @politicalscience

Screenshot of article with picture of Karoline Leavitt
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Zhi Zhu 🕸️

"Yesterday, millions of Americans rallied nationwide at #HandsOff! protests, taking a stand against the Trump-Musk chaos regime... The energy was electric as #Americans delivered a clear message to #Trump & #Musk: Hands off our #Constitution.

Now, the real work continues. We must never stop fighting for #democracy. Never stop organizing. Never stop speaking out."
contrarian.substack.com/p/apri

Video of #protests around the country.

Video still and headline from The Contrarian. Video still: A protestor holds up a skeleton that is wearing a USAID ball cap and "holding" a sign that reads, "Willing to lend Congress a spine!"
#Resist#Resistance#Protest
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