Part 2: Does Social Media Increase Communication

written by 20302 Kim Dan Hee

I believe social media has enhanced the way people communicate.

Social media has become a new source of news. 

According to the Pew Research Center, in 2018, 20% of the U.S. adults responded they get their news from social media often. 

Spreading fake news is easier through social media than conventional newspapers or broadcasts; social media allows us to communicate interactively and support others regarding the news.

This is where social media stepped in and took advantage. 

It has never been easier to donate to reach out to people, with a few clicks to copy and paste or access links. You no longer need a physical box and cash to aid the marginalized, or those in need of help.

One example of this is the recent wildfire in Maui. Before news stations could reach the site, locals utilized live video platforms such as TikTok to let the world know about their situation. People all over the world empathized with them, and soon enough the GoFundMe community and Hawaii Communication Foundation made their first moves.

Social media does not compromise communication but instead facilitates it. It could be regarded as a natural phenomenon as the world is becoming more digitized.

This is the second part in a six-part series that the Opinion department of the PRESS explore both sides.