Caution: Our information is being filtered.

mdbee · #1 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011

Beware of online filter bubbles. What seemed like a good idea could hurt the way we obtain information, reason and make decisions.

Beware of online filter bubbles. [VIDEO]

LandLocked66c · #2 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011

Just wait until SOPA passes!

jzk · #3 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011

Very interesting. However, I think as long as the internet user is aware of this phenomenon, it can be overcome. Content is not "blocked" but rather directed.

mdbee · #4 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011

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Originally Posted by jzk

Very interesting. However, I think as long as the internet user is aware of this phenomenon, it can be overcome. Content is not "blocked" but rather directed.

That's the problem, how many people know their searches are "filtered?"