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Scholars such as Pariser (2011) introduced the concept of the “filter bubble,” while Sunstein (2017) argued for the necessity of “unplanned encounters” in a healthy public sphere. However, empirical evidence remains mixed, with some studies showing only moderate fragmentation (Bruns, 2019).

Mack E. Media Department of Communication Studies University of Media Arts mack e media

Algorithmic media ecosystems risk undermining the conditions for shared public discourse. Future research should explore intervention designs that preserve personalization while ensuring minimum diversity thresholds. Scholars such as Pariser (2011) introduced the concept