information bubble
[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈbʌbəl/]
nounpl: information bubbles
bolha de informação
1. A phenomenon where a person is exposed primarily to information, opinions, and perspectives that align with their existing beliefs, creating a filtered view of reality
Social media algorithms create an information bubble that reinforces users' existing political views.
Os algoritmos das redes sociais criam uma bolha de informação que reforça as visões políticas existentes dos usuários.
2. An isolated environment where certain information is circulated while contradictory or alternative viewpoints are filtered out or ignored
Living in an information bubble can prevent people from understanding diverse perspectives on current events.
Viver em uma bolha de informação pode impedir que as pessoas entendam perspectivas diversas sobre eventos atuais.
The term gained prominence during the 2016 US elections and is now widely used in both American and Brazilian discourse about social media, politics, and polarization. In Brazil, it's frequently discussed in contexts of misinformation, fake news (notícias falsas), and social division. The concept is central to contemporary debates about media literacy, democratic participation, and the responsibility of tech companies.
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