The document discusses communication and the evolution of communication technologies. It begins by defining communication and describing how communication has developed from early pictographs through written language to modern electronic communication using electromagnetic waves. It then discusses how technology has impacted society by enabling advanced economies but also environmental issues. New technologies often raise ethical issues and influence social values. The document also defines social networks and networking websites, and discusses both the advantages of staying connected with others and interacting, as well as the disadvantages such as security risks, loss of productivity, and potential legal issues from inappropriate content.