In a world shaped by swipes, streams, and suggestions, how much of what we believe is actually...ours?

This public course explores how online echo chambers, personalized algorithms, and the cultural emphasis on individualism combine to influence identity and create pathways to extremism.

We'll draw from psychology and social theory to unpack:

• Individualism vs. Collectivism — What happens when "me" outweighs "we"?

• Algorithmic Influence — How your feed is shaped (and how it shapes you).

• Echo Chambers — Why we're hearing louder voices, but fewer perspectives.

We’ll also explore the idea of the online self, how our digital identities are crafted, curated, and sometimes split from our real-world selves. Along the way, we’ll connect these threads to larger questions about responsibility, social harm, and how we might reclaim agency in a digitized world.

Whether you're a curious citizen, educator, organizer, or just wondering why things feel so fractured online, this is a space to learn, reflect, and reconnect the dots.