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Influences On American Culture

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Social Media
Glorimar Rodriguez
Media Influences on American Culture. HUM/186
August 28, 2017
Allyson Wells

Social Media
Social media has grown into one of the most useful digital marketing tools for business owners and corporations and is designed to feed us information at a fast-moving speed. There are many advantages to this development as well as disadvantages. Information is easily obtainable, instant and causes credibility issues. It is important to know and understand all the benefits and disadvantages before using social media because it can alter how a person may use it.

“The Internet-the vast network of telephone and cable lines, wireless connections, and satellite systems designed to link and carry digital information worldwide was initially described as an information superhighway.” (Campbell pg. 41). The Internet allows for ease in communication within e-mails, but it also guarantees the easy availability of information. Being able to access the Internet no matter the location is a great tool to have.

One of the advantages to easily obtainable information is convenience. It is suitable for a person to be in one place and watch or listen to the latest news or music from around the world, or information about your favorite celebrity, everything is obtainable at your fingertips. A person can use the Internet and social media to research their homework and study, which is a huge plus in today’s world. Having the ability to

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