Social media has a big impact on how groups form strong opinions. Here’s how it happens:
Echo Chambers: We usually follow people who think like us. This makes our own beliefs feel stronger.
Algorithmic Bias: Social media systems show us posts that match what we already believe. This means we don’t see other opinions.
Group Identity: When we connect with groups that share our views, extreme ideas can start to seem normal and acceptable.
All of this helps extreme opinions grow and can change how we see the world.
Social media has a big impact on how groups form strong opinions. Here’s how it happens:
Echo Chambers: We usually follow people who think like us. This makes our own beliefs feel stronger.
Algorithmic Bias: Social media systems show us posts that match what we already believe. This means we don’t see other opinions.
Group Identity: When we connect with groups that share our views, extreme ideas can start to seem normal and acceptable.
All of this helps extreme opinions grow and can change how we see the world.