The one thing that could in my opinion define the 21st century so far would be Social Media. The dramatic expansion of it has been a significant captivator to all who participate. Cell phones being the biggest way today of communicating with others. Mainly through the apps that can be downloaded on the phone, such as Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and much more. The whole concept of these applications allow for humans to be so in touch with others, that it wasn't even dreamed possible 20-30 years ago. Speeds of communicating have tripled from the end of the 20th century and will continue to do so in the upcoming years. But what effect does this have on us as an overall society? Poster proposes the following question, "does freedom of speech extend to cyberspace,as it does to print.(445)"
People have gained this newly found right to post things in social media outlets that would not be said anytime face to face. The distance between the one thats posting about something or someone to the actual target feels infinite when using cell phones or internet. But, when faced to encounter that person or thing in daily life, one can see a dramatic change in attitude. The communication methods we use today have changed opinions due to the lack of regret people receive when posting online. In a public space, people tend to hold things in but on the internet everything can break loose. The world has completely bought in social media and technology and one can only wonder whats next.
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