The Effect of Social Media on Society

We don’t talk any more.

That’s what people are saying.

Today we communicate through email, text, Facebook, Twitter etc. The art of conversation is dying.

Is it really that bad?

Have advances in technology, and in particular social media, begun to change the way society interacts?

For some social media is killing conversation and personal interaction; for others social media is opening up new channels of communication and giving opportunities never before offered.

Which camp are you in?

It’s advances in things such as Wi-Fi that have really revolutionised our work and social lives. Now you can tweet, Facebook and blog practically anywhere which is changing the way we work.

I came across this entertaining and thought provoking post by David Murton on Convince and Convert – Is Wi-Fi Making You Anti Social? It’s well worth a read and addresses the way in which greater connectivity has made social media on the move easier and takes a look at how it could change society.

What are your thoughts?

Sally Ormond – Copywriter, blogger and social media addict