echo chamber
The term "echo chamber" is used both literally to describe a sound-reflecting space and figuratively to describe environments where only similar views are shared.
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Definition
C1Acoustics
(technical)An enclosed space designed to reflect and amplify sound, often used in recording or broadcasting.
Example
- The recording studio has an echo chamber to enhance the sound quality of the music.
B2Sociology
(figurative)A situation where people are only exposed to information and opinions that reflect and reinforce their own beliefs, often leading to a lack of diverse perspectives.
Example
- Social media can create an echo chamber, where users only see posts that align with their existing views.
- Living in an echo chamber can make it difficult to understand or appreciate different viewpoints.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "echo chamber":