While watching and listening to the other groups I learned many things. However, one topic I found particularly interesting was from group 1- the topic of an Echo Chamber.
Before the presentation, I did know the term 'echo chamber', but I was familiar with the definition. The group member defined an echo chamber as a situation/group in which beliefs are amplified and reenforced in groups or organizations. Within these groups people share a common viewpoint and do not contradict each other but rather support and encourage.
While presenting, the group pointed out that echo chambers can be very negative because they are sheltering and lead to polarization and bias opinions. I would for sure agree with this because when you don't allow yourself to be exposed to other ideas and thoughts, you are limiting yourself and your awareness for others.
I think we live in such a diverse society with many different religions and cultures, and because of that, it is important to respect other ideas and opinions. Although you do not have to agree with them, it is important to have some exposure to them in order to understand them and form an opinion based on them.
This is especially true in the media. If we do not allow ourselves to read/watch/listen to other cultures and beliefs, we would be isolated and limited to what we could learn and/or do. Also, if we did not broadcast other ideas outside of the U.S would be further isolating ourselves and would not allow the U.S to advance or grow because there would be nothing to work towards or inspire us.
Before the presentation, I did know the term 'echo chamber', but I was familiar with the definition. The group member defined an echo chamber as a situation/group in which beliefs are amplified and reenforced in groups or organizations. Within these groups people share a common viewpoint and do not contradict each other but rather support and encourage.
While presenting, the group pointed out that echo chambers can be very negative because they are sheltering and lead to polarization and bias opinions. I would for sure agree with this because when you don't allow yourself to be exposed to other ideas and thoughts, you are limiting yourself and your awareness for others.
I think we live in such a diverse society with many different religions and cultures, and because of that, it is important to respect other ideas and opinions. Although you do not have to agree with them, it is important to have some exposure to them in order to understand them and form an opinion based on them.
This is especially true in the media. If we do not allow ourselves to read/watch/listen to other cultures and beliefs, we would be isolated and limited to what we could learn and/or do. Also, if we did not broadcast other ideas outside of the U.S would be further isolating ourselves and would not allow the U.S to advance or grow because there would be nothing to work towards or inspire us.
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