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Information feedback loop: a structural phenomenon where
Information feedback loop: a structural phenomenon where past information consumption shapes subsequent information thinking, which in turn shapes future information seeking, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that amplifies initial biases and narrows information environments without conscious awareness or consent
Why This Is a Definition
This definition captures the core mechanism described in the lesson - how information consumption creates a feedback loop that operates on beliefs and attention. It identifies the three reinforcing mechanisms (confirmation bias, echo chambers, algorithmic filtering) and emphasizes that this is a structural, emergent property rather than individual failing. The definition is precise enough to distinguish it from related concepts like confirmation bias or filter bubbles while capturing the full scope of the phenomenon.