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This reading response argues that Pariser’s theory of the filter bubble is flawed because it fails to explain a wide range of political reality. First, this reading response summarizes Pariser’s theory of the “filter bubble”. Next, this reading response debates that Pariser’s theory of the “filter bubble” is incorrect because it too broadly describes political reality. Then, this reading response justifies that Pariser’s theory of the “filter bubble” explains a small portion of politics in the media. Ultimately, this reading response concludes that Pariser’s theory is too ambiguous.

Summary of Pariser’s Theory of the Filter Bubble The filter bubble theory is the idea that there are personalized search engines that selectively gives information

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