Analysis Of The Daily We By Cass Sunstein

In this essay I will critique and analyze the article “The Daily We” by author Cass Sunstein. I will look specifically at Sunstein’s claim that although the internet has been commonly viewed as a blessing to our world and democracy, the joy that the internet has brought democracy must be monitored with a keen eye as the ability to “filter” what we see provides a viable threat as it welcomes more extreme views and group polarization. As I analyze Sunstein’s claim, I will provide a new point of view to reader on how the internet has done much the opposite as it has served as an outlet for limitless sources and a variety of viewpoints through social media in today’s world. I will also add voices of the other critics in which I believe are relevant

Sunstein continues to say that this ability to filter what one sees may lead them to only view topics of their own mindset and that this is a dangerous habit as it may lead to more extreme views and group polarization. However, others such as critic Simson Garfinkel believe the opposite, championing the internet as a vehicle for endless amounts of information. Sunstein says that the internet should be viewed with caution as it shifts the power of information control to the consumer, others say that the internet has provided that very medium for an infinite amount of information as Garfinkel mentions. Sunstein has failed to consider how accessible, integrated, and interactive social media has become in people’s daily lives around the world. People “like,” “post,” and “share” multiple viewpoints, opinions, and ideas on an array of topics that makes it nearly impossible to use the internet and its many devices without encountering a variety of news, politics, and ideas. This fact has lead and will continue to

It is a commonly known fact that once someone is on Facebook, they are usually hooked for a good amount of time before they have realized how much time they have been on it! The reason for that occurring is due to the interactiveness of these social media platforms and the doors that they open to new information with every like, share, and post. Facebook is a great example because of the never-ending bank of ideas that it provides from other users for other users, and this trend does not stop as every link opened leads to five more links with potential for new encounters and new experiences. This line of thought is echoed by critic of Sunstein, Henry Jenkins in saying, “New ideas and alternative perspectives are more likely to emerge in the digital environment…” (26). Social media is the epicenter of new ideas in our world today because it does not have any filter, and people are allowed to speak their minds as if everyone is listening, because in fact, everyone could listen. In addition, it is important to note that these new encounters are happening more rapidly than ever thought imaginable. The appeal of interactiveness combined with the accessibility of these outlets at the