Li Xian

[WIRED @WIRED]

Thanks to confirmation bias and powerful algorithms, social platforms often amplify the voices we agree with most. Over time, this creates echo chambers, which can deepen societal divisions to a dangerous degree.

Here’s how to break out of yours 1/ https://t.co/UKPnr6n8TU

[Dr. Joanne Freeman (@jbf1755 on lots o’ platforms) @jbf1755]

Retweeting this for just this reason.
Haven't seen Katie Bouman's name enough today associated with the black hole photo.
She created a key algorithm that enabled this to happen -- as a grad student (!)
A woman of science who deserves to have her name known.

[Li Xian @WaterR]

Not agree all but there is a good point: Turkey's role in the rise of ISIS and its allies and ... the gulf countries https://t.co/sJIK7F5qDW

[The Guardian @guardian]

Turkey could cut off Islamic State’s supply lines. So why doesn’t it? | David Graeber https://t.co/aU3GqOaNJg

[The New York Times @nytimes]

After Paris Attacks, Vilifying Refugees https://t.co/AzPCVxm0Pl via @nytopinion

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Interactive Explainer: All you need to know about the rise of ISIL https://t.co/lB7XvJoFi2

[i-D @i_D]

How LGBT kids are fighting for a different kind of high school experience in America: http://t.co/bmnfEj2sOm

[WIRED @WIRED]

Recent Top Stories: Megaupload Case Has Far-Reaching Implications for Cloud-Data Ownership Rights http://t.co/whm4GA2T

[Li Xian @WaterR]

Maya Selway, British designer, whose work shows a mixture of mordern art and oriental philosophy http://t.co/OLylCg9b

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.

[Leica中文摄影杂志 @Leica]

『他们在拍什么』Benjamin Bechet，身份困扰 http://t.co/7rF9KDKQ