Question of the Week: Are we more isolated now that we're more connected?
The truth is, we can't ignore social media or technology. Like it or not, it is here to stay, and with the release of the iphone 5 any day now, it is likely that the possibilities at our fingertips are going to get even more insane than they already are. Social media like facebook and twitter were created with the intent of bringing people closer together, and fuelled by the desire and possibilities of building a global community, but have they effectively done what they were intended to do?
EXTENSION QUESTIONS
Do social media such as "likes" or "comment" on FaceBook connect you or isolate you?
What steps can we take ahead of time to control the negative impacts of social media and technology?
How can we be PROACTIVE to ensure this technology is working for us instead of against us?
EXTENSION QUESTIONS
Do social media such as "likes" or "comment" on FaceBook connect you or isolate you?
What steps can we take ahead of time to control the negative impacts of social media and technology?
How can we be PROACTIVE to ensure this technology is working for us instead of against us?