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Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 1 regarding social media, online news consumption, algorithms, and trust in the government.
Social Media Algorithm
A mechanism that feeds users content they want to see, which is often negative, leading to a decrease in their trust in the government.
Lack of Personal Research
The issue of people believing whatever information they see online or receive from their news sources without doing their own independent investigation.
Trust in the Government
Public confidence in governing authorities, which is eroded when individuals consume algorithmically driven negative content online instead of conducting their own research.