The Algorithm is Watching: How Social Media Shapes What We Believe?
February 14, 2025
Are you seeing the full picture, or just what social media wants you to see? In part two of our series on media and trust, we examine how social media algorithms reinforce confirmation bias, create echo chambers, and filter what information reaches us. These platforms don’t just present the news—they shape how we perceive it. By understanding how algorithms work and challenging our own biases, we can break free from the cycle of selective exposure. Listen now on Allegheny Mountain Radio, or find both parts on our Facebook page and at AlleghenyMountainRadio.org.