Breaking Free from the Filter Bubble
The Evolution of the Filter Bubble The origins of the filter bubble concept can be traced back to 2009, when Facebook’s algorithm began prioritizing content from users’ friends and acquaintances over other sources of information. This marked a significant shift in how online platforms approached personalization, as they began to tailor their content to individual users’ preferences rather than providing a broad range of information. Over time, social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn followed suit, using algorithms to filter out content that didn’t conform to users’ interests or demographics....