| − | An '''echo chamber''' is a hollow enclosure used to echo sounds, primarily used for recording purposes. Figuratively, it is a group of people, especially in the [[liberal]] [[media]], who quote only one another and [[Fallacy of invincible ignorance|refuse to consider]] outside information or viewpoints, or a Web site catering to such a group. | + | An '''echo chamber''' is a hollow enclosure used to echo sounds, primarily used for recording purposes. |
| | + | Figuratively, it is a group of people, especially in the [[liberal]] [[media]], who quote only one another and [[Fallacy of invincible ignorance|refuse to consider]] outside information or viewpoints, or a Web site catering to such a group. Another term is '''hugbox''', which has the added implication that the editors or moderators actively enforce conformity of viewpoint. |