What do you think of the suggestions for getting out of the filter bubble? Are you going to try any of them?
As far as I know of computers and how they operate, I think they are wonderful suggestions! I did do what a few of them said to do, especially the ones where you delete your cookies and change settings on Facebook and my web browser, Google Chrome. I have heard before that deleting your cookies is good for your computer anyways. It helps with storage and keeping your computer running at a good speed, not slow! I think these suggestions are leading us in the right direction of “popping that filter bubble.” Like the page said, they are simple and easy to follow. I don’t want to have any of the junk that comes with filter bubbles, nor do I want other websites and companies tracking where I go. In one sense, getting things tailored to your likes and dislikes can be a good thing; one is able to do less searching. However, it is more constricting than anything because it hides other things that you would want to see anyway and (within Facebook) people that you want to see no matter what views and likes, whether the same or different, they have. I want to be able to see all the available results instead of those companies thinking they are giving me what I want. I echo what the video said; I want to be challenged and I want my knowledge to be expanded. If I want to filter my search, then I will; I do not want it done automatically. Taking the steps within the suggestions is leading me that way. Just say no to the filter bubbles!!
I agree with you. I have adjusted my setting on facebook, twitter, etc. Deleting cookies on your computer can do nothing but help your computer, and make it run faster.
ReplyDeleteAt first I never knew what cookies were in aspect to an internet browser. I feel as though I can refine my own search also, I am fully capable of being independent, and handling my own research methods. I do not need someone to tell me what to look for, or suggesting me to certain topics. The preventative measure told to me of google chrome were already being used also, but there were a few that were quite new and informative to me. I LOVE YOUR POINT-OF-VIEW!!!!!!!!
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