While personalization increases the utility of recommender systems, it also brings the issue
of filter bubbles. eg, if the system keeps exposing and recommending the items that the user …

Adverse phenomena such as the search engine manipulation effect (SEME), where web
search users change their attitude on a topic following whatever most highly-ranked search …

Filter bubbles have been studied extensively within the context of online content platforms
due to their potential to cause undesirable outcomes such as user dissatisfaction or …

Polarization of views (known as ideological polarization) is one of the greatest societal
challenges of our time, potentially sewing distrust and hate among individuals and …

Abstract Information is powerful; it can influence peoples' views and, in turn, their behavior.
Much recent research and discussion on the role information plays in view change has …

Abstract Information cocoons have been criticized for their negative impact on individuals
and the society. However, a newly observed phenomenon on Chinese social media is that …

Prof. dr. G. Kortuem, Technische Universiteit Delft Prof. dr. U. Kruschwitz, Universität
Regensburg, Duitsland Prof. dr. C. Eickhoff, Universität Tübingen, Duitsland Prof. dr. M …

In a world where misinformation is abundant, and conspiracy theorists urge others to'do their
own research', how do people use evidence in online discussions? What types of evidence …

Novel short video platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Reels often entertain, can inform
and may persuade. Recent human-information interaction research has demonstrated the …

Chaos has considerable negative associations: it is perceived as frightening and destructive
and best avoided. Many constructs on the internet are a reaction to an information deluge …