Do social media algorithms change your mind? - Unspun Journal Club

Podcast: Unspun · Amanda Sturgill

Opublikowano: 2026-04-21

Do social media algorithms actually change what you believe? In this episode of UnSpun, we break down new research from on the political effects of X’s feed algorithm. Using a real-world experiment with X users, the study tests what happens when people switch between chronological and algorithmic feeds. We also examine the legacy of Cambridge Analytica and the broader concerns about filter bubbles, misinformation,and algorithmic influence. It's more complicated than the headlines suggest. Algorithms may not change your identity—but they can shape what you see, who you follow, and h...