Meanings
- uncountableRule by algorithms; the making of sociopolitical decisions by algorithms, as opposed to representative democracy.
- uncountableThe influence of algorithms on the political opinion of the general public, for example by showing different Internet search results and social media content to different people, creating filter bubbles.
Origin
Blend of algorithm + democracy. Coined by American author, activist, and entrepreneur Eli Pariser.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
algorithmocracy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/algorithmocracy
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