The document discusses how new communication technologies have significantly impacted culture throughout history. It asks the reader to share in a discussion forum how the internet and social media have personally impacted their life, both positively and negatively. Positively, social networks allow for easy connection with others globally and help break down borders. However, social media has come at a price, as excessive time spent on sites can increase feelings of tension, discomfort, anxiety, isolation, and self-consciousness. The document questions whether unlimited access to communication and information has truly made us happier.

1. Society and Culture
Throughout human history new technologies of communication have had a significant
impact on culture. In this week’s discussion forum, share your thoughts and observations
about the impact of the Internet and social media on your personal life. As mentioned in the
video lecture the internet has changed the way we live in profound ways. Although it has
brought about many benefits, allowing us to easily connect with friends and family around
the globe, allowing us to break down international borders and cultural barriers, social
media has come at a price. In this week’s post please comment on the way(s) social network
platforms such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, etc., have had a positive impact on your
life, meaning how did interactions on those platforms helped you to feel better about
yourself, be better informed, or feel accepted by and connected to others. Conversely, in the
same post describe way(s) in which social networking sites had negative personal impacts.
How did spending excessive time on social media made you feel tense, uncomfortable,
anxious, isolated or self-conscious? Do you think having virtually unlimited access to
communication and information has made us happier? Why? Why not?#Society #Culture