This Ted Talk (starting at 6:30) is a great recent illustration of how SNS are subconsciously modifying our behavior. How do we as a society create a platform that allows us to communicate with each other without the need for a third party intermediary? Jaron Lanier explains his take on this issue and also his romantic envision of the future.
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The Netflix Original Black Mirror again transports us into a seemingly dystopian future that is run through social media. The effects of this large scale SNS integration are terrifying and possibly foreshadow what SNS could one day develop into. On the surface, SNS use can appear to enhance productivity and social capital. However, it can quickly morph into a self-destructive entity.
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