What does it mean to network using social media?

With the advancement of technology and the continuous development of the Internet, individuals and societies have become much more connected to each other and to a huge wealth of information from every corner of the world. All kinds of information exchange will continue to accompany us from birth to death.

Using social media means:

  1. Exposure to a variety of information

The exchange of information will no longer have limitations. People can basically access all kinds of people and things, whether good or bad, through the Internet.

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2. Like-minded

People with similar interests will be attracted to each other in the online world and eventually build a circle with a common interest or purpose to communicate and learn.

How are we motivated to participate in networked publics?

Human growth cannot be achieved without the exchange of information with the outside world. Our human instincts drive us to constantly take in information from the outside world and then improve ourselves.

Networked Publics is a convenient and fast way to bring together people with common interests to form a unique community. In this group, people will exchange information with each other to improve themselves.

Finally, the most important point is privacy. On the Internet, people don’t have to care about who they are or who others are to talk to. Everyone is free to do what they want to do in the network.

What are the risks & rewards of public communications?

  • Risks:
    1. Some people will wantonly vent their malice in the network, infringing on the rights of others and breaking the law.
    2. The Internet is not absolutely secure. People’s privacy is at risk of being exploited by people with ulterior motives who are well versed in online technology.
  • Rewards:
    1. Build connections with others regardless of terrain limitations.
    2. If we want to find an answer, we can basically find it by looking through the Internet.
    3. Have a general idea of the world through the Internet
    4. The material and dematerialized benefits are obtained from it, such as learning knowledge, having fun, etc.