ENC 4416 - A case for filter bubbles

A case on why filter bubbles are a good thing in today's world

Requirements to run:

• npm
• Python 3+ or 2.7
• A web browser

to run this website:

1. go to directory from your terminal
2. run npm install
3. run npm run-script build
4. run python -m http.server OR python -m SimpleHTTPServer (former for python 3+, latter for python 2)
5. navigate to localhost:8000 on your computer

Color scheme Blues:

1. #62688E
2. #424974
3. #2C325C
4. #1A214A
5. #0B1031

Color scheme Green accents:

1. #D3F7E2
2. #70E39F
3. #34D676
4. #00CF54
5. #008C39

Sources:

Pros:

• Should we worry about filter bubbles?
• When the Filter Bubble Bursts
• Redefining Filter Bubbles as (Escapable)

Cons:

• Tech giants face news 'filter bubbles' scrutiny
• How Filter Bubbles Distort Reality: Everything You Need to Know