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Echo Chamber, The

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The novel The Echo Chamber by John Boyne offers a comedic exploration of social media and the repercussions of public self-expression. The term "echo chamber" itself refers to a figurative space where individuals are primarily exposed to information that reinforces their existing beliefs, often leading them to disregard contradictory viewpoints. Boyne's work uses this concept to examine contemporary issues surrounding online communication and its impact on personal and public discourse.12

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