A tendency for people both consciously and unconsciously to seek out material that supports their existing attitudes and opinions and to actively avoid material that challenges their views. More broadly, audiences may seek congruence with their predispositions, including any aspect of their identity. Some psychologists have argued that individuals selectively screen out information to avoid cognitive dissonance. In politics selective exposure can increase political polarization.
How does selective exposure impact political polarization?
What are media bubbles and how are they connected to selective exposure?
Do most people who are involved in selective exposure know it?
Would the U.S. be better off if we banned selective exposure?
How do algorithms impact selective exposure?
How can you personally fight selective exposure in your own life?
Is selective exposure getting worse every year?
Remember!
Now, let’s commit this term to our long-term memory. On a scrap piece of paper, take 10 or 20 seconds to draw selective exposure! Draw with symbols or stick figures if you wish. Nothing fancy. Don’t expect a masterpiece. No one else will see this but you. Look at your drawing. That’s all - now it’s downloaded into your memory. Destroy the piece of paper in a most delightful way.