Now that you know what a filter   bubble is and how it works, it is time to learn how to pop your filter   bubble!

Prepare: Read 10 Ways to Pop Your Filter Bubble.

Reflect: Consider three suggestions from the article that you feel   will help you pop your filter bubble.

Write: In the discussion, answer the following questions as part   of your discussion posts.

• Which three suggestions did        you select and why did you choose them?
• Do you feel popping your        filter bubble is important for all of the searches (i.e. professional,        academic, personal) you conduct online or only some? Why, or why not?
• Does this information change        when and how you use Internet searching in your research?  Expand        on your thoughts.

To maximize the opportunity for   vigorous discussion, you must post to this discussion on at least three   separate days of the week and your posts must total at least 600 words as you   address the questions noted above. Your first post must be completed by Day 3   (Thursday) and the remainder of your posts must be completed by Day 7   (Monday). You must answer all aspects of the prompt at some point during the   week. Also, be sure to reply to your classmates and instructor.

Respond to Peers:As your reply to your classmates, extend the conversation   by examining their claims or arguments in more depth or responding to the   posts that they make to you. Keep the discussion on target and try to analyze   things in as much detail as you can. For instance, you might consider sharing   suggestions for popping the filter bubble. Consider comparing your search   results after popping your filter bubble with those of your classmates.

ADDITIONAL INFO 

10 Ways to Pop Your Filter Bubble.

Introduction

I used to think that the internet was a place where I could just sit back and watch the world play out around me. The reality is, though, that while we can get lost in our own filter bubbles, there’s so much more out there than what we see on social media or other forms of media. So why not try something new? Here are 10 ways to start taking advantage of all the amazing things happening around us every day:

Filter bubbles are when you only see content that helps reinforce your existing beliefs.

The filter bubble is a term used to describe the way in which people view the world. When we only see content that reinforces our existing beliefs, it’s easy for us to miss out on all the other perspectives in life. We may also be missing out on information that could help us make better decisions and grow as individuals.

Keep an open mind.

• Keep an open mind.

• Be open to new ideas, experiences and people.

• Expand your horizons by considering the perspectives of others.

Listen to opposing viewpoints, even if you don’t agree with them.

One of the best ways to pop your bubble is by listening to opposing viewpoints. You’ll be more informed, better at arguing your own point of view, and you’ll learn more about the topic. It’s also a great way for you to understand other points of view and how people think differently than you do.

Notice the emotions your reading material brings up in you.

Emotions are a good indicator of what you should or shouldn’t do. If something makes you feel sad, angry or frustrated while reading it, it’s probably not worth your time.

Emotions are also a good indicator of what you should or shouldn’t read. If something makes me feel excited about the book I’m reading (or even just about books in general), then it’s probably going to be worth my time too!

For every new opinion you have, try out a new perspective.

For every new opinion you have, try out a new perspective.

Try to understand why people think differently than you.

Try to understand why they think differently than other people.

Understand that there are different perspectives and they are all valid.

You may be right, but it doesn’t mean everyone else is wrong—even if your own beliefs seem more logical or obvious than theirs might be! Even if this seems like an impossible task at first, once you get started with it (which shouldn’t take long), it will become easier over time as long as you keep learning about new ideas and accepting those of others instead of automatically dismissing them based on preconceived notions or past experiences from which we have grown accustomed or conditioned ourselves into believing certain things about ourselves because of our upbringing/culture/environment etcetera which could lead them back into believing something similar again only worse since now he knows better than she does so obviously therefore he must have been right all along!

Read about people and events outside of your own life.

Reading about other people’s lives helps you understand the world better, which can be both good and bad. It can help you relate to them and feel less alone in your own experiences. But it also means that you’re more likely to be exposed to information that contradicts what you believe or think might be true about yourself or the world.

Reading about different cultures helps us understand each other better, but it also teaches us about ourselves: for example, we learn how much of our own culture is actually universal (i.e., shared by most people globally) versus specific (i.e., unique only within one particular country). We learn what makes these things different from one place or culture versus another place or culture—and why those differences matter!

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if you think everyone who reads something knows everything there is to know.

The questions you ask are the most important part of a conversation. They can lead to new ideas and perspectives, which is why it’s important for you to be open-minded when talking with others.

But wait! Don’t assume your ideas are already understood by everyone around you. In fact, many people don’t know everything there is to know about something—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t smart or interesting people who have something valuable to share with others! If someone asks what your favorite color is and you say “blue,” then that person might think their opinion on this subject matters more than yours does! You may even get upset because they feel like they have some kind of authority over whether or not blue qualifies as a good color in general (which isn’t necessarily true).

So instead of taking offense at these kinds of questions being asked in public places where we all gather together sometimes…try asking them yourself instead! It’s always better if someone else gets involved before making assumptions about how much information other people know before getting into conversations with them directly themselves – especially since most topics tend towards being complicated ones either way.”

Be critical of things other people post, too.

It’s easy to get caught up in the filter bubble, but don’t forget that there are plenty of people out there who don’t feel the same way you do. Sometimes they’ll post something you agree with or like, and sometimes they’ll post something that just makes you laugh out loud. If a person is sharing content from their own life—whether it’s funny or shocking—that’s great! But don’t share things just because they’re popular (or at least not just because they’re popular).

Never share anything without reading it all the way through yourself first.

Never share something without reading it all the way through yourself first.

It’s always good to have an open mind, but don’t try to force it upon others when you can easily just leave them with their own thoughts. It’s one thing for people on the internet to think whatever they want; it’s another thing altogether when we’re talking about something that could potentially affect someone else negatively—even if they don’t realize what impact their words might have on another person or group of people.

If this sounds like common sense, then clearly there must be more going on here than meets the eye!

Don’t just look at celebrities’ opinions online — follow scientists, journalists and experts too.

The problem with celebrities is that they’re not always saying what they believe. They often have an agenda, and if you look at their behavior as a whole, it’s clear that most of the time they don’t know what they’re talking about—and even when they do know something, there are plenty of other people who can tell you better than them.

This means that if we want to avoid getting sucked into our own filter bubbles and learn more about other viewpoints outside the echo chamber created by social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter (or even just by reading newspapers), we need to follow scientists and journalists instead of famous people who happen to share our views on things like politics or climate change.

Perspective is important!

Perspective is a way of seeing things. It’s what makes you a person, not just an isolated blob in a world full of other blobs. In fact, perspective is so important that it can help you learn and grow as a human being.

If you don’t understand your own perspective, then how can you possibly understand the perspectives of others? It’s also important when making decisions—if everyone sees things differently, then no one will agree on anything! And finally…well…people need to communicate with each other; they need to be able to express their thoughts in words (or at least gesture).

Conclusion

Remember: Your filter bubble is only going to get bigger if you don’t do anything about it. It’s important to try being more open-minded and not just reading things that reinforce your beliefs. That way, when someone comes along with a new idea or story about something in the world today, instead of rejecting it outright — which is what happens most often — you’ll have some room for exploration!