The Genocide Of Social Media

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Get in where you fit in seems to be the best cliché when it comes to the progression the world has made in computer technology. Computers have become the most important form of communication in today's society. This computer technology is social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to name a few. Social media has played a large role in the way we as a race communicate with each other. Social media has affected how we communicate effectively with each other. Social media has taken away the face-to-face interaction that we use on a daily to share what was in our thoughts in my eyes with each other, and because the most effective form of communication is nonverbal communication. Media can lose its translation of what the person intended to say. Because of this social media has become the genocide of communication.
Social media is like a poison slowly leaking its toxins into our interpersonal and social interaction skills. Social media has made it very easy for people to stay in touch with family and friends and to express any thoughts or concerns that may be going on with them on a daily basis. Because this sharing of information does not take place in a one-on-one or face-to-face situation, there is no real verbal or interpersonal communication taking place. …show more content…

Any kind of information on any topic you can imagine is available. Instead of traveling to the library and searching through a book, we have information available right at our finger tips in the matter of seconds. Students use the internet for research for the purpose of gathering resources. The computer is a great tool to help further a child’s education. Furthermore, people can pursue online education. This is a great resource that provides the opportunity and knowledge for those unable to receive an education at an institution. The internet does not only provide information but it is also a great source to