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Oft times we see accusations of "group think" here on SoylentNews. Now there is some actual science on the formation and function of "echo chambers", as reported by SESYNC:
A new study from researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) demonstrates that the highly contentious debate on climate change is fueled in part by how information flows throughout policy networks.
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"Our research shows how the echo chamber can block progress toward a political resolution on climate change. Individuals who get their information from the same sources with the same perspective may be under the impression that theirs is the dominant perspective, regardless of what the science says," said Dr. Dana R. Fisher, a professor of sociology at UMD and corresponding author who led the research.
I would guess, based on this study abstract (actual paper unfortunately behind paywall), that SoylentNews is in no danger of becoming an echo chamber, but we seem to have some refugees who are still stuck in particular bubbles.
(Score: 2) by Mr Big in the Pants on Thursday May 28 2015, @08:12PM
Yes, I get it. You failed to understand what I was saying.
Let's assess whether this is appropriate:
a) I did not use a lot of jargon as in the video
b) My intent was not to confuse but to explain in simple terms
c) I stuck to the point
So what we REALLY have here is your simple inability to understand what I was saying.
Sort of like you are restricted in your bubble of ignorance really...
(Score: 2) by frojack on Thursday May 28 2015, @08:17PM
More likely I just grew weary of your pompous grandiosity (of which, this was but a mild example).
You really are full of yourself, aren't you!
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.
(Score: 2) by Mr Big in the Pants on Friday May 29 2015, @08:28PM
You should try breathing through your nose then.