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| − | An '''echo chamber''' is a hollow enclosure used to echo sounds, primarily used for recording purposes. | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 19:33, December 3, 2012
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 refuse to consider outside information or viewpoints, or a Web site catering to such a group.