Global Circles Digest | Polarization and Social Media: Can we free ourselves from algorithms?

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The February 2025 Global Circles round topic was “Polarization and Social Media: Can we free ourselves from algorithms?”

• How do social media algorithms influence political beliefs and public discourse?

• How may these algorithms fuel polarization and misinformation?

• What are the implications of algorithm-driven information on democracy?

• How can we become more conscious of our media consumption?

• What solutions could help mitigate the negative effects of these algorithms?

• How can we get out of polarization and how can we burst our algorithmic bubbles?