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Echo chamber: a social feedback loop where information
Echo chamber: a social feedback loop where information environments systematically discredit outside sources, so that exposure to contrary information actually strengthens commitment to the in-group position rather than challenging it, operating as a mechanism within information feedback loops
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the distinction between epistemic bubbles and echo chambers as described in the lesson, identifying echo chambers as a specific mechanism that operates on trust judgments and reinforces belief systems. It's precise enough to distinguish it from simple information bubbles while showing its role as a mechanism within the broader feedback loop structure. The definition aligns with the curriculum's understanding of social cognition and information environments.