We all operate in an echo chamber of interests... that means that the things we consume reinforce our interests...
Have you ever told someone you liked something and they STILL get you the same gifts? It's kinda like that.
The difference is, when we consume media, our filters adjust and feed our beasts. If you REALLY like that one thing on IG, you will continue to get feedback.
This is the same with ANY clicks or even the people you surround yourselves with.
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"I Don't Do That!"... are you sure?
Do You....
Only read books you are interested in?
Only watch certain shows?
Only listen to family or friends?
Have a social media account?
Buy things on Amazon?
If you answered YES to any of these... congratulations! you are in a filter bubble!
Try....
Listening, reading or watching different news sources.
Check out a different type of book.
watch something different.
look at new social media groups or check out other stuff to adjust your FYP or feeds.
buy from independent or local sources.
Watch this:
Now, look at this chart...
Let's Step into The Media's Shoes... What Decisions Will We Make?
Click below to lead your class, or yourself, in a simulator that emulates the life of an editor during a totalitarian regime. Your only job: Please the Government... but at what cost. Play all ten weeks, or use the worksheet to guide you through the first two weeks with a group. Reflect on how this worked for you and your team.
Teachers: Click the Question Mark icon for instructions. Click everything else for all materials and tutorials on how to play the game, or print the nondigital PDF Packet below.
Printable PDF Packet (Non-Digital)
Access dystopian, totalitarian, non-fiction and other titles with themes of Media Bias below, or check with your Librarian! Click for Hoopla links. If you need help signing up for a hoopla card, click the yellow button below.... otherwise, click directly on the links for curated materials.