Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Proj: Social Networking or Anti-Social Networking?

As technology develops, there is always debate on its positive and/or negative effects on society. From sites such as Myspace to LinkedIn or Facebook to Twitter, social networking is often at the forefront of such debate. Through analysis, one can highlight the pros and cons, or positive and negative effects of social networking on society. Positive effects include easier cultural diffusion, quicker communication with distant friends and relatives, and easier facilitation for professional networking and marketing. Negative effects include privacy and identity theft issues, less face to face interaction, and higher cases of disorders such as ADHD.

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