społeczeństwo: Filter bubble

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A filter bubble is a state of intellectual isolation that arises when personalized searches, recommendation systems, and algorithmic curation selectively presents information to each user; the search results are based on information about the user, such as their location, past click-behavior, and search history. As a result, users are increasingly exposed to information that reinforces their existing beliefs, while also separating themselves from content that challenges them. This has effectively enclosed individuals in a cultural or ideological bubble, resulting in a narrow and more customized view of the world. The choices made by these algorithms are only sometimes transparent. Prime exa…

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“Sometimes choices are not made, because we have ‘a’ choice, they’re made because they are ‘the’ choice”: Barriers to weight management for clients in rural general practice. Abstract Background Obesity is an international health issue which currently affects over 34% of New Zealand adults and leads to further physical and psychosocial health complications. People living in rural communities experience health inequities and have a high-risk of becoming obese. The aim of this study was to explore and identify barriers to effective weight management in rural Waikato general practice. Methods Using semi-structured interviews, 16 rural Waikato participants shared their experiences with barriers…

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‘If only they made better life choices’ – how simplistic explanations of poverty and food insecurity miss the mark

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Is Triple Self-Plagiarism “OK” If Only Made Transparent?