I believe social media has many advantages as well as disadvantages. While it was originally created for positive reasons, it has also become a negative environment for some. And I could say plenty about that. I could list all of the ways that social media has negatively affected today’s society. But today, I’m going to talk about the good.
What good can be said about social media? Well, for starters, it has given us the ability to connect with anyone and everyone. Family, friends, celebrities, randos, you name it. We can keep tabs on whoever we want. Establishing and building connections is always beneficial and helps in maintaining long-lasting relationships. While we may not meet every single person that we follow, having tight-knit connections with those closest to us can be helped by social media.
Beyond posting our thoughts, sharing our favorite photos & videos, and connecting with others, social media has also become a place of business. Millions of users worldwide have made careers for themselves through social media. From overseeing a brand’s online presence to being the face of your own brand, so many new jobs and hobbies have been formed. And to think, it all started from something so small and simple!
While many of us may feel that social media has disconnected us, I like to think it has connected us in a sense as well. I am, by no means, saying that social media is perfect. But I am saying that it has many strengths. It has shaped our generation in a very unique way. It has been a place to embrace great milestones as well as help us through hardships. It brings people together based on interests, beliefs, and experiences. It is a community. And given that it is constantly evolving, one can only imagine where it will be in a mere 5 years from now!