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How can social media become less polarizing

Sean is joined by Chris Bail, a Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at Duke University, wher...

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16.49 14 Apr 2021


How can social media become less polarizing


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16.49 14 Apr 2021


Sean is joined by Chris Bail, a Professor of Sociology and Public Policy at Duke University, where he directs the Polarization Lab. Chris and his team conducted a  study to disrupt social media echo chambers, in an attempt at finding out what happens when people are exposed to political views they disagree with.

Chris Bail is also the author of a newly released book called “Breaking the Social Media Prism” (Princeton University Press).


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