{"title":"Axel Bruns","description":"\u003cp\u003eAxel Bruns explores the intersection of technology, society, and communication with a critical eye. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eAre Filter Bubbles Real?\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into how digital media shapes public discourse and influence, offering readers insightful analysis grounded in contemporary research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in understanding the complexities of online interaction and the educational implications of digital platforms will find Bruns’ work thought-provoking and informative. His writing thoughtfully examines the challenges and opportunities presented by evolving media landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"are-filter-bubbles-real-by-axel-bruns-9781509536450","title":"Are Filter Bubbles Real?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere has been much concern over the impact of partisan echo chambers and filter bubbles on public debate. Is this concern justified, or is it distracting us from more serious issues?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAxel Bruns argues that the influence of echo chambers and filter bubbles has been severely overstated, and results from a broader moral panic about the role of online and social media in society. Our focus on these concepts, and the widespread tendency to blame platforms and their algorithms for political disruptions, obscure far more serious issues pertaining to the rise of populism and hyperpolarisation in democracies. Evaluating the evidence for and against echo chambers and filter bubbles, Bruns offers a persuasive argument for why we should shift our focus to more important problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely book, \u003cem\u003eAre Filter Bubbles Real?\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for students and scholars, as well as anyone concerned about challenges to public debate and the democratic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460219060460,"sku":"9781509536450","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509536450-are-filter-bubbles-real.jpg?v=1774945768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/axel-bruns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}