Self Help

A filter bubble refers to the personalized content ecosystem created by algorithms on social media platforms, search engines, and news websites. These algorithms prioritize showing users content that aligns with their preferences, behaviors, and past interactions, effectively "filtering out" information that might challenge their views or expose them to diverse perspectives.

The term was popularized by Eli Pariser in his book The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You (2011). While personalization aims to enhance user experience, it can inadvertently create an echo chamber where people are only exposed to viewpoints they already agree with.

Moral panic is a social phenomenon in which heightened public fear or concern arises over an issue perceived as a threat to societal values or safety, often disproportionate to the actual danger. It is typically fueled by sensationalized media coverage, influential figures, or groups amplifying the issue. The concept was first introduced by sociologist Stanley Cohen in his 1972 book Folk Devils and Moral Panics.