Social Media Impact Discussion
Human beings are social animals. Our lives depend on other humans from the very beginning. Human infants are born unable to transport or care for themselves. Their survival depends on another human’s efforts. We develop and learn about the world around us through other people. Our connections to others are key to not only our survival, but also to our happiness and the success of our careers.
Three billion people, around 40% of the world’s population, use online social media – and we’re spending an average of two hours a day sharing, liking, tweeting and updating on these platforms, according to some reports. We depend on our smartphones for work, school, our personal and social lives. When was the last time you left home without your phone and kept on going? The internet has become a significant part of our daily lives. So too has social media.
Is social media a good thing or a bad thing? Well, there are two sides to complex issues and the same goes for social media. Many people admire it as a revolutionary invention and some seem to feel it has a negative impact on the society. Since social media is relatively new to us, the research findings are limited and not conclusive. What do you think?
Does social media make us more or less social…more or less connected to our friends…increase or reduce personal interactions…bring us closer together or push us further apart…make us more or less lonely. Social Media Impact Discussion
Choose one side of this debate…good…bad…or both Do some research and include at least three different references (more is better). You can also include personal reflections & experience if you like. Your submission should be at least 800 words (excluding title and references) but can go up to 1500 words