Every decision we make
online is recorded and thus traceable by hackers and the websites we are
spending our time on. Web browsers such as Google customize its results for its
various distinct users. As seen in one of the videos online, a man discusses
his use of Google with his friends. He and his friends searched the query of ‘Egypt’
and ended up with different results, indicative of the aforementioned
customization feature. The same individual who discussed his use of Google with
his friends goes on to discuss his Facebook newsfeed. Initially, his newsfeed
consisted of posts from liberals and conservatives. However, as time went by
his newsfeed was primarily dominated by liberal posts due to the fact that he
consistently liked and commented on them. Facebook like Google customizes its
users experience according to their preferences. For example, if I liked a
Bodybuilding page on Facebook I am likely to see ads promoting products related
to the sport of Bodybuilding. This customization obviously has its setbacks, as
the man goes on to state that he would like to see both spectrums of politics
in his newsfeed. Facebook and Google do not do justice to individuals like me
who desire an objective view on things, yet are presented a customized version
of what’s really out there.
You explained the issue very well and I understand what you're talking about, but as a reader im not engaged because we agree. I would say to leave the reader with a question for discussion, so you can see how you and your readers are similar
ReplyDeleteVery interesting point about how the ads we see are customized to our "likes" on Facebook. The same thing applies to your video history on Youtube and other websites too. Personally, I find it rather useful, even though it wrecks my wallet haha.
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