Nowadays, we see a decrease in use of Facebook because we have other platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and even TikTok. To be more specific, it is our generation that doesn't typically jump to Facebook right away. I think that we still see it used as a form of communication because of the ability to connect with old friends or even older relatives. Having a platform to connect with older relatives we don’t typically talk to on a daily basis is good. From my own personal experience, I moved four years ago across the country and don’t remain in the same constant contact with some of those people. Facebook has allowed me to see updates from former coaches, family friends, and aunts and uncles.
Instagram was also discussed in this presentation, and I think this platform has taken over our generation. I say this because there are many creators and influencers that have made jobs from it, there are ways to communicate through DM’s, and lastly there is an opportunity to share photos with your friends or “followers.” Unfortunately, there have been a lot of issues that have come from Instagram as well. There became a societal pressure to keep up with your profile by posting the right photos with the right captions. With this in mind, the introduction of using filters to “enhance” the pictures, has corrupted a lot of young minds and personalities. It has created a huge pressure on one picture, and ultimately hurt a lot of people’s mental images of one-another. It’s not all bad though, there are still benefits that this platform has provided. Some platforms on this app are able to send out important updates and we are able to gain information from them. Having the opportunity to be kept up to date has helped out a lot of people in various situations. All in all, I thought this presentation was very informative and productive in teaching us the history and impact these platforms have had on us as a society.
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