Social media creates a new kind of community, allowing individuals to connect with like-minded people and share their thoughts or feelings with others.
The Millennial generation is highly engaged in online dating and hookup websites, such as Tinder, Match, and OkCupid.
When information circulates with the touch of a button, fake news is rampant and media literacy is crucial to determine fact from fabrication.
This week, Ball Bearings discusses how technology has transformed how we communicate, both positively and negatively.
Nearly 40 percent of internet users have experienced online harassment in some way. Half of those didn’t know the true identity of the perpetrator.
Emojis and text language have become a huge part of how we communicate, but there are still plenty of opportunities for misinterpretation.
Transformations in communication bring widespread possibilities to anyone with access to the internet. At the same time, problems related to these cultural shifts in communication are beginning to arise.
While technology has made it easier for us to communicate, platforms, such as social media, can have their downsides.
Social media not only helps teens to find people to chat with, but also allows users to find solid friendships, further their careers, and find life-changing support.
Changes in communication bring opportunities that have never existed before, but sometimes, being connected comes with consequences.
