What are some ways (corporate and otherwise) that these technologies can be used?
Social networking use has become quite expansive. Companies now use social networking to scout potential employees, best described in the article Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting by Frank Langfitt ” Steckerl says he can scout a group of job candidates in just half and hour.” Social networking can also be used in a non-work related way to display your thoughts and opinions. Best described in the article The Medium Being There by Virginia Heffernan “Status updates are the appropriate places for spontaneous burst of joy and being.”
What are the benefits of these technologies to society?
Social networking provides a outlet for personal feelings and opinions. While on the business side recruiters may find employees that best fit the company. Social technology also allow companies such as restaurants to market themselves, through pictures and check-ins on Facebook.
Is there a dark side?
Social technology can also backfire. Those who may try to find a job may lose the interest of the employer if they post inappropriate content. While other users may become too attached and distracted with overuse of social networking.
In the future social networking may become more of a places to rant and find connections on the go. More of a mobile craigslist that does not require a labtop.
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