At its most extreme,
bias will drive people away from sources they disagree with and push them to consume only media from outlets that confirm their existing worldviews. In the age of social media, this has become especially true. Because we often surround ourselves with like-minded people as our friends and acquaintances, our social media feeds will often reflect a shared bias. At its most extreme application, we create an echo chamber, or a situation where ideas and beliefs are amplified and reinforced through communication and repetition, around ourselves.
1) What is the main idea of the comic?
2) What is the backfire effect? Explain it in your own words.
3) Give one example from the comic of a belief that is easy to change
4).Give one example of a belief that is difficult to change.
5) What happens when someone’s strongly held belief is challenged?
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