Social Media: Like or Dislike
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- 13 Apr 2023
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As humans, we are innately hardwired to connect with other people. For hundreds of thousands of years, our method of human contact was primarily face-to-face interaction. With the advent of smartphones, computers, laptops, iPads, and other technologies, we have exponentially moved away from in-person communication into the digital world of social media. What is social media? How has it changed our dealings with others for better or worse?
Definition of Social Media
Social media is a host of websites and applications that allow their users to engage in the real time sharing of interests, ideas, information, career opportunities, partnerships, and digital photos and videos. While there are numerous social media sites, the ones with the greatest popularity include Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Snapchat with over two billion monthly users throughout the world.
The Advantages of Social Media
The attraction to social media is spurred by the following features that offer an alluring experience for its growing number of users.
(1) Free and Easy Access:
There is nothing tricky about signing up for a social media platform. A username, password, and email address will often suffice. For extra pizzaz, people set up their profiles with pictures and personal information that entice viewers to engage with them.
(2) Personal and Professional Connections:
Social media is much about connecting people to people. Elaborate search engines will allow individuals to find and link with family, friends, business acquaintances, and like-minded people who can be selected to join their digital community. Read More…
