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Stephen Downes

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Now you know why I return to the same subjects over and over - so you'll believe me! More seriously, this item shows why diversity is important in networks: because humans are not good at distinguishing between many opinions, and one opinion repeated frequently. "Even though they realize that they're just listening to one voice, the incessant repetition of key talking points makes it seem like it's more representative of the population at large." So get out there and start reading someone else!

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