Is social media connecting the world or not? This is a tricky question to answer. First, I thought yes, of course. We get to see and connect with others worldwide by the click of a mouse. We see different profiles from different backgrounds and choose to connect with selective ones, laugh at some funny memes made by you-know-who, or even participate in making similar reels or challenges on TikTok or Instagram. Especially with the AI-assisted translator functions, we can connect with somebody from the opposite of the globe. Yes, those are all the silver lining sides.
Change of thoughts - if you think about those who might not be exposed to these contents, or, I would say, opportunities, do they even have access in the first place? Isn't social media rather solidifying the connection between the chosen and leaving some behind? These are some important points to consider, and I'd like to hear your thoughts!
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That's a good point you're making about the convenience of translation--that's definitely a game-changer for global communication but, yes, according to this week's readings, there are still some pretty stark divides in connectivity between countries with advanced economies and countries with emerging technologies. Hopefully, those gaps will continue to narrow and, in doing so, will strengthen our connections around the globe.
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