Slide Deck 5 Information and Democracy Online Platforms
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![Online Platforms • Most information comes to us through online platforms • Search engines Online Platforms • Most information comes to us through online platforms • Search engines](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-2.jpg)
![Algorithms • Algorithms are small programs that tell computers how to perform tasks, such Algorithms • Algorithms are small programs that tell computers how to perform tasks, such](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-3.jpg)
![Algorithms Each time you interact with an account or post — liking, commenting, or Algorithms Each time you interact with an account or post — liking, commenting, or](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-4.jpg)
![Algorithms • Algorithms may encourage you to keep clicking, scrolling, or watching for as Algorithms • Algorithms may encourage you to keep clicking, scrolling, or watching for as](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-5.jpg)
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![Filter Bubbles • When users are only exposed to information they like or agree Filter Bubbles • When users are only exposed to information they like or agree](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-7.jpg)
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Slide Deck 5: Information and Democracy
![Online Platforms Most information comes to us through online platforms Search engines Online Platforms • Most information comes to us through online platforms • Search engines](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-2.jpg)
Online Platforms • Most information comes to us through online platforms • Search engines (e. g. , Google and Yahoo) • Social media sites (e. g. , You. Tube and Instagram) • Because they filter most of the information we see, platforms have come to have a lot of power
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Algorithms • Algorithms are small programs that tell computers how to perform tasks, such as sorting information. • Algorithms determine what to show you based on a combination of what content is popular, and what they know about your views and interests.
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Algorithms Each time you interact with an account or post — liking, commenting, or sharing it with friends — that information is stored, and used to build a profile about you. This information helps algorithms decide what posts show you. Questions: Can you think about a time when something was recommended to you? Do you know why it was recommended to you?
![Algorithms Algorithms may encourage you to keep clicking scrolling or watching for as Algorithms • Algorithms may encourage you to keep clicking, scrolling, or watching for as](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-5.jpg)
Algorithms • Algorithms may encourage you to keep clicking, scrolling, or watching for as long as possible by displaying posts that are popular, interesting, or new. • This is because the more time you spend on a social media site, the more ads you see, and more money the platform makes.
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What are the pros and cons of algorithms? What happens if you only see information you like or agree with?
![Filter Bubbles When users are only exposed to information they like or agree Filter Bubbles • When users are only exposed to information they like or agree](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-7.jpg)
Filter Bubbles • When users are only exposed to information they like or agree with, it can create filter bubbles • Filter bubbles can be limiting and prevent new or different information from reaching people
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Filter Bubbles • When people are in filter bubbles, it can make it more difficult to connect with others who like different things, or have different political views • It can also make people more likely to believe information that supports their existing beliefs
![Consolidation Why is it important to think critically about online information What Consolidation • Why is it important to think critically about online information? • What](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h/276adfdecc48e491791add95b59a9dfb/image-9.jpg)
Consolidation • Why is it important to think critically about online information? • What are the pros and cons of online platforms? • How can make sure we are informed citizens and consider different viewpoints?