We live in echo chambers, and it's killing our republic.

As websites increasingly track and customize what we see based on our interests, we are rarely exposed to new and challenging ideas . . . unless we mindfully curate our educational cuisine.

There are three ways to build a mindful echo chamber -- and myriad ways why it's important to do so.

Join Scott Meyer as we walk along the Mississippi River and share a bid idea on building your business and community in this week's Digital Homesteading.