Summary:
The book examines how social media platforms create echo chambers that fragment the public discourse and undermine democratic values by reinforcing existing biases. It argues for reforms to encourage exposure to diverse viewpoints and foster a more inclusive, deliberative democracy.
Key points:
1. Echo Chambers: Sunstein describes how people often only hear opinions like their own online, leading to division in society.
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