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In Praise of Filter Membranes: A Step Beyond Filter Bubbles

A design and policy proposal for improving the democratic quality of social media Marc Smith and Ben Shneiderman The fear of filter bubbles is a common concern in social media discussions. The threat of closed worlds of perception that lead…

Let’s pick our own social media editors

A design and policy proposal for improving the quality of social media Marc Smith and Ben Shneiderman The great promise of social media is being eclipsed by the dismal reality of abuse and attack that many users experience. Athletes, celebrities,…