New paper | Informational Pathologies … | 10.01.2017

Paper in New Media and Society, just published:

Informational pathologies and interest bubbles: Exploring the structural mobilization of knowledge, ignorance, and slack

Joachim S Wiewiura
Vincent F Hendricks
Center for Information and Bubble Studies
University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Abstract: This article contends that certain configurations of information networks facilitate specific cognitive states that are instrumental for decision and action on social media. Grouprelated knowledge and belief states—in particular common knowledge and pluralistic ignorance—may enable strong public signals. Indeed, some network configurations and attitude states foster informational pathologies that may fuel interest bubbles affecting agenda-setting and the generation of narratives in public spheres.

Published in New Media and Society journal
First Published January 10, 2017 research-article

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