The Internet and its Positive Effects on Society

The Internet has made the world a smaller place. People across the world are closer together because of the increased use of the Internet communication. More than ever before, because of the advancement of technology and the use of the Internet, people are connecting. While social media is accused of negatively impacting society, it is highly effective form of communication, strengthening relationships and embracing the quality of lives. Using the internet as a tool for communications is a personal choice but the existence of social media and the changes it has made to human interaction can no longer be ignored. Social media has proven itself to be an effective form of communication. Social media satisfies the human need for social interaction by providing an operable means to communicate. “Social media is a two-way street that gives you the ability to communicate too” (Nations, 2012, p1). A conversation through social media is seamless enough to provide a facility for two way communication with instant response transmittal, similar to that of the telephone or cell phone. It also provides communication that mimics physical mail by means of e-mail. Social media allows giving and sharing of knowledge. It provides support for masses of information to be shared whether the information is in the last five minutes are hundreds of years ago. Social media permits posting and sharing of information. Any person with access to the Internet can post their opinions or findings on a subject in a matter of moments and receive responses from all over the world just as quickly. “Social networking sites allow people to create new relationships and reconnect with friends and family. Increased communication, even online, strengthens relationships”