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algorithmocracy

algorithmocracy noun: rule by algorithms; the making of sociopolitical decisions by algorithms, as opposed to representative democracy.

Noun

algorithmocracy (uncountable)

  1. Rule by algorithms; the making of sociopolitical decisions by algorithms, as opposed to representative democracy.
  2. The influence of algorithms on the political opinion of the general public, for example by showing different Internet search results and social media content to different people, creating filter bubbles.

Origin of algorithmocracy

Blend of algorithm + democracy. Coined by American author, activist, and entrepreneur Eli Pariser.

Questions about algorithmocracy

What does algorithmocracy mean?
Algorithmocracy means rule by algorithms; the making of sociopolitical decisions by algorithms, as opposed to representative democracy.
What part of speech is algorithmocracy?
Algorithmocracy is a noun.

Words near algorithmocracy in the dictionary

  1. algorithmization
  2. algorithmize
  3. algorithmized
  4. algorithmizes
  5. algorithmizing
  6. algorithmocracy
  7. algorithmophile
  8. algorithmophiles
  9. algorithmophobe
  10. algorithmophobes
  11. algorithms

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