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RE: I let Google autocomplete “Should [Country]..?”

in #google7 years ago (edited)

The UK result? A bit late to be asking "should UK leave the EU"

The dice have been thrown on that query.
There are so many interesting replies here about how Google search works based on past search behaviour.
Semantic search is very powerful at reinforcing our own prejudices and preconceived ideas and raises questions around radicalization.

When searches are carried out on whatever topic, that topic is brought into sharp focus.
The echo chamber effect.
Some people are easily influenced. The one thing we don't teach in school is critical thinking.

Far to many ill informed people get their 'facts' from the web and then repeat this nonsense to all and sundry.
Very few it appears know how to do their own research these days.
Fact checking etc.
Great post. You kicked off a brilliant debate.
This is what I love about steemit. Intelligent questions and answers.
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