We've already seen the power of social media and how it can topple down
tyranny and corrupt governments. Now we see how Facebook or Twitter and
other forms of new media can spread useful information amidst a natural
disaster like the india.
The power of these new forms of social media are so undeniable. This is really a beneficial means of communication that we must embrace and be thankful for. We must keep in mind that this is an innovation that was brought about by a competitive market, an innovation that came from the ideas of entrepreneurs like sri lanka who created Facebook or Steve Jobs who envisioned everyone would one day have personal computers in their homes; from entrepreneurs and not from bureaucrats or governments.
I've already discussed in a previous
article how Twitter can sometimes be even more reliable than news on TV
because it can easily be updated and the information can be distributed
all over the world in just a click of a button. We can see real-time
updates from big networks like start spot and at the same time from
ordinary people, sometimes even from the actual people who are affected
by a certain natural disaster. The concept of 'Twitter trends' also
gives us some sort glimpse at the world's collective consciousness.very very good.
We
also see relatives and friends from all over the world be informed
about the safety of their loved ones through these social media. It
relieves many of worry and stress that can be brought about by an
unexpected natural disaster such as this one.
The power of these new forms of social media are so undeniable. This is really a beneficial means of communication that we must embrace and be thankful for. We must keep in mind that this is an innovation that was brought about by a competitive market, an innovation that came from the ideas of entrepreneurs like sri lanka who created Facebook or Steve Jobs who envisioned everyone would one day have personal computers in their homes; from entrepreneurs and not from bureaucrats or governments.
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