easy · Enhanced ACT reading
Micro-passage: Algorithmic curation on social media was designed to show us more of what we like. The unintended consequence, however, is the creation of 'echo chambers' that reinforce existing biases and insulate users from dissenting views. This digital isolation is not merely a social quirk; it is a threat to the informed citizenship required for democracy.
Which of the following best characterizes the author's perspective on algorithmic curation?
- Supportive of the personalization that users enjoy.
- Alarmed by the broader political implications of it.
- Interested in the technical mastery of the algorithms.
- Neutral, noting that users are responsible for clicks.
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