Algorithmic feedback loops in soft science disciplines. An application of the systematic literature review on the evolution of definitions from 2000 to 2023

In today’s digital society, consumer cultures and practices have been reshaped by digital platforms. Cultural entertainment consumption, such as movies and music, is now largely mediated by platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube, which use AI-driven algorithms to recommend, filter, and rank content dynamically. This article presents a longitudinal study of scientific literature to examine how the concept of feedback loops has been addressed. It explores how this recursive process – where outputs influence new inputs – has evolved and been interpreted differently across soft and hard sciences over time.