The section on how data mining can amplify echo chambers and polarization really resonated with me.

One point that stood out to me is how data mining on social media often happens without users’ explicit consent, even when platforms claim to be transparent. This creates a concerning ethical gap because users may not realize how their casual interactions, like liking a post or following an account, are being aggregated and sold to third parties. It makes me wonder what more could be done to make these practices visible to the average user, so they can make more informed choices about their data.