Falling off the Map

We’re divided, everyone says. The right and the left hate each other, and their oil/water relationship defines American political life. I wonder if it’s because the right and left don’t just view the news differently, but have completely different experiences with the news.

What if they live in separate worlds simply because of the information they consume?

Is there an enemies-to-lovers story arc here? (maybe)

* The Public and Its Problems by John Dewey

* Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann

* The Filter Bubble by Eli Pariser

* “Exposure to opposing views on social media can increase political polarization” (Objects in mirror may be bigger than they appear)

* Filter Bubble by Axel Bruns

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