Social media are often accused of worsening the quality of online debate. In this paper, we
focus on group polarization in the context of social media-enabled interaction, a …

Echo chambers, ie, situations where one is exposed only to opinions that agree with their
own, are an increasing concern for the political discourse in many democratic countries. This …

An intensely debated topic is whether political polarization on social media is on the rise. We
can investigate this question only if we can quantify polarization, by taking into account how …

While social networks have increased the diversity of ideas and information available to
users, they are also blamed for increasing the polarization of user opinions. Eli Pariser's" …

The rise of social media and online social networks has been a disruptive force in society.
Opinions are increasingly shaped by interactions on online social media, and social …

The increasing role of recommender systems in many aspects of society makes it essential
to consider how such systems may impact social good. Various modifications to …

While the scientific community presents a relatively uniform conclusion on the ongoing
global warming and the policies that are essential for sustainable development and the …

The year 2020 has been a testing ground for the progress towards a cohesive and
sustainable future envisaged through the advancement in Information and Communication …

Individual's opinions are fundamentally shaped and evolved by their interactions with other
people, and social phenomena such as disagreement and polarization are now tightly …

Online social networks provide a medium for citizens to form opinions on different societal
issues, and a forum for public discussion. They also expose users to viral content, such as …