IT273_Unit_9_Assignment.docx(1) IT273 Unit 9 Assignment Purdue Global University IT27

IT273_Unit_9_Assignment.docx(1)    IT273  Unit 9 Assignment  Purdue Global University IT273 Networking Concepts   Unit 9 Assignment  Throughout history weve learned in a face to face environment and social media sites like Facebook have  changed the way we communicate drastically. We now can share ideas and  thoughts with people all around the world within seconds with a click of a button.  However, this presents a problem. People used to get news and  new ideas from trusted and  verifiable sources. Social media sites like Facebook dont fact check  so anyone can put any opinion they have  on there  and  label it as fact. This has created an echo  chamber for people, so they believe what they want to believe regardless of facts and has killed real journalism.  However,  social media sites have  made it easier for people to be exposed to new and foreign cultures all around the world. For me personally, its changed how I see different cultures but how I feel about  people in general. Social media made me realize that people are complex and because of that they lead lives that sometimes dont make sense to us. However, thats okay. Social media has shown  that its okay to stand out, while also showing that youre not as alone as you think. Some people have  obscure or taboo  interests and social media has allowed them to find like minded  individuals, creating supportive communities.  Social media doesnt appear to be going anywhere for awhile but how we use it seems to be changing every  day. Collectively, weve use