Rhetorical Analysis Of The Social Networks By Neal Gabler

Neal Gabler’s essay, The Social Network made me realize how the deep social interaction in people’s lives have declined due the fake relationships shown in television show. People are too lazy to try to make these relationships happen, and social networking has taught them to have a new image online and find as many “friends” as possible. In paragraph 6, Gabler claims that “instead of bringing comfort, [television] seems only to remind us of our alienation”. He believes television does not bring comfort but cuts us off from the world. However not all of his information is true, television can bring positivity. Technology has changed dramatically and has changed how people live their life. Like Gabler stated, the rise of television shows and social networking has changed the way people think, the way they interact with people, and how they spend their time. He explains how popular television shows have caused to break up friendships. I do not agree with this I believe it more often brings people together. When I asked some friends if they thought that television brought …show more content…
But I also believe television allows you to not put yourself out there. People should get out of their comfort zone to make friends. Gabler gave an example of this on page 356, based on a 20-year study by Putnam. It states that Americans have on average one-third fewer friends, and 25% did not have one. Although this can be caused by people thinking they need a large amount of friends on social media. I believe people should stick to having several close friends in real life. Also, television is more likely to bring friends and families together to watch their favorite television show because during this time they are watching and talking. It is a way to bond and discuss something. Gabler believes television and social media has caused isolation and is ruining personal relationships, but I believe it helps keep friendships