Question of the Week: Social Media

Social media is no longer a phenomenon. It is the norm. The technology has influenced almost every corner of the globe and has impacted upon most industries. People are now able to create and share their own content, giving feedback and changing the scope of communication. However no technology is without problems. A large part of social media is the issue of privacy. Many persons are simply unaware of how much of their lives are generated and stored on social media and the internet. Regardless of laws and regulations this posses a threat to one's privacy. But does the benefit of social media outweigh the costs?

Comment on the positives and the negatives of social media use. What do you think lies ahead for the future of Social media?

For a brief, quick understanding of how social media works, take a look at this simple example:

The Impact of Information and Communication Technologies

Question of the Week: Media Freedom and Independence

By now you are all aware of the protests and violence occurring in Islamic countries around the world due to the recent film which has insulted the Muslim faith. An article in the Express newspaper (dated Friday 28th Sept) puts forward the thought that such violence is an even greater offense to the religion than the video itself. The author suggests that freedom of information is key to educating persons on all issues involved in the matter such as freedom of expression, and delivery of information. However was it not 'freedom of expression that began the problem is the first place. Use the link below to download and read the article. Then comment on this statement that was made in the article:

“ I think the media should play a neutral role and not take sides. That’s the kind of environment we’d {also} like to see in the West, where people understand what’s right and what’s wrong and condemn the mistakes and not generalize it to a religious issue,” Almasmari said.

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