While algorithms ensure we are always entertained by things we already like, they also create "filter bubbles." The challenge for popular media today is maintaining a shared cultural language when everyone’s "For You" page looks different.
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Humans are tribal creatures. Popular media provides the social currency required to connect with others. Shared media experiences—such as live-tweeting a reality TV finale or dissecting a movie trailer on Reddit—foster a sense of belonging. Fandoms have become modern proxy communities, replacing traditional geographic or institutional groups. Parasocial Relationships