This document discusses social media and its impact. It begins by defining social media as forms of internet-based interactions through virtual communities and networks, allowing users to create and share content. Examples provided include YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, and Ning. The document then discusses the "read/write web" and how knowledge resides in networks. It provides examples of the presenter's social media profiles and asks if the audience uses social media. Both benefits and drawbacks of social media are mentioned, as well as how it can impact deep thinking. It closes by noting data has become a valuable commodity and lists the presenter's email.