The document discusses navigating the expanding social media universe and understanding trends using new technologies. It notes that over time, more sophisticated tools like the Hubble telescope have allowed deeper insights into space. Similarly, social media analytics can provide deeper insights into the social universe, showing where people are talking, their interests, and opinions. New technologies can analyze topics across social media to understand geographic distributions, popular sites, and share of voice. Examples show deep dive analytics on brand mentions for Mercedes-Benz and automotive models. The CEO advocates that social intelligence requires making meaning of what is happening across the social landscape.