Science, Technology, and Society - The Nature of Information Communication

1. THE NATURE OF INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

2. The digital revolution, which happened in how people
communicate, allowed processing of data with more precision and
accuracy as computers became an integral part of human life.
Information communication technology involves the systematic
application of computing, internet and varied digital technologies in
the capturing, data processing ,data storage, information retrieval
and manipulation of information.
ICT and its processes have revolutionized human life in every level.
Pure developments allowed greater productivity among
organizations though faster and convenient delivery of messages
through the internet ,mobile devices, satellites and other forms.

3. THE NATURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is an online medium, which is a convergence of online
channels for not only interaction but also content sharing. It allows
users to create and participate in collaborating with online users in
virtual communities. In addition, in order to engage there is a need
for computer-mediated using mobile technologies
QUESTION:
What are the some of the popular social media networks?

4. ICT AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA INTERTWINED
The relationship between the two is the source of social and cultural
transformation
As it gave rise to new trends of media. A diversified content and
format have formed a new way to express freedom, which highly
stimulated a high degree of interaction, and collaboration among
users from varied status of life.
THE DYNAMICS BETWEEN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER
NETWORKS
Social media are not just used for connectedness among its users in
the micro level but largely it is being use by business groups and

5. THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media have revolutionized how people connect, however
extreme use of these platforms has negatively affected its users.
DOMINATION CULTURE
Where the tradition,religious beliefs, and lifestyle has been change
due to the influence of movies,songs, etc. for example, it is now
argued that the US influences how must young teenagers all over
the world act,speak, dress and behave.
SOCIAL DEPERSONALIZATION
People are feeling alone when the population is on a billion. Let
alone the lonely survivors but the people are feeling alone when
there are people to care for them.

6. ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Social media addiction as well as information overload is not good
for ones mental health. The limitless well of choices on the internet
results to FOMO or the fear of missing out.