The mass media has been accused of putting people in a “filter bubble.” Which of the following best describe a filter bubble

a) The personalized algorithms of sites like Netflix or Facebook limit exposure to new ideas.
b) Information filters perpetuate a class hegemony.
c) Overexposure to popular culture has caused a decrease in media literacy.
d) Limitations on information (characters, file sizes) able to be posted social media sites like Twitter or Facebook encourages short attention spans.


Answer: B

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