The Age of Social media
Every possible device imaginable is being connected in some way, from Bluetooth-enabled toothbrushes to medical devices, cameras, printers and of course the many wearables that are hitting the market. The reality of a hyper-connected world is here and most of the effects have been beneficial, however, some may argue that the current uses of social media and technology have been tragic.
Social Connection Issues
Social networking sites affect how well we operate in real social situations. This is evidenced in the difference in how millennials interact compared with their mothers and fathers. Studies show young …show more content…
In Suffolk County, NY, several incredibly hateful and vicious comments were posted on Facebook about a popular student; before, and after, she committed suicide.
A Response
People don’t join so that they can keep to themselves. People join social media to share their problems, experiences, events, pictures with “friends”. Since the begginning, social media network, like Facebook, has allowed thousands of people to keep up with friends and family all over the world with status updates and photo albums. The online social network site has broad appeal – it does not exclude particular social groups. If you have a business, you can use Facebook groups as part of your marketing strategy to grow your business.
In spite of the positive attributes, Facebook has also adversely affected us: over sharing, cyber-bullying, FAD, and lack of social skills are just some of the maladies that can be traced back to the social networking giant. The challenge ahead is how to make the good better and eliminate the bad completely.
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