Digitale Polarisatie for Google Chrome

Digitale Polarisatie: Investigating Search Engine Influence on Polarization

Digitale Polarisatie is a browser extension developed by The BMS Lab, available on the Chrome platform. This free add-on falls under the category of Browsers and specifically the subcategory of Add-ons & Tools.

The main purpose of Digitale Polarisatie is to collect data from search engine results and analyze it to determine bubble filtering and bias polarization. This citizen science project aims to investigate the influence of search engines on polarization in our society. By using this browser extension, you can contribute to this research and help us better understand the impact of search engines on our information consumption.

When you use Digitale Polarisatie, it performs search queries through your browser. These searches include generic terms as well as terms based on current events. Rest assured, your personal data is not accessed or compromised. The collected data is treated with utmost care and is anonymized to ensure privacy.

It's important to note that Digitale Polarisatie does not have access to your personal data and the information provided cannot be traced back to any individual. Additionally, the browser extension will be automatically deactivated on September 1, 2024.