Algorithmic Gossiping: sharing and non-sharing that evolve algorithmic imaginaries to folk theories

• Published in: Information research Vol. 30; no. CoLIS; pp. 664 - 672
• Main Authors: Cao, Gaohui, Wen, Zhang, Liu, Puyi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Borås 19.05.2025
• Subjects: Algorihimic Imaginary; Algorithmic folk theory; Algorithmic Gossiping; Information behaviour; Information behaviour and practices; Social Media

Introduction. This paper presents a work-in-progress diary study exploring how algorithmic gossiping contributes to the transformation of individual, momentary algorithmic imaginaries into shared and consolidated folk theories. Method. This study utilises Douyin as the research site, employing an in...