Xuanli Yang

Technology has significantly enhanced our ability to select and filter information, allowing users to exclusively engage with content that aligns with their preferences. Social media has transformed filtering from an option into a mandatory condition, compelling users to confine themselves within their information comfort zones. Consequently, this intensifies the echo chamber effect, where individuals are increasingly restricted within their ideological "tribes," shielding themselves from diverse perspectives. In response to the polarization exacerbated by algorithms, I intend to use metaphor as an approach to reveal the negative aspects of social media and foster empathy among users.