Monday, January 25, 2010

Communication Technology Breakthroughs


Facebook
Facebook's content includes text and pictures that users can add to their individual pages to interact with others. Facebook has a direct impact on social interactions. This medium can limit face-to-face interactions as people may choose to converse through this technology rather than in person.



Flickr
Flickr's content includes pictures that users can post on their specific profile. This medium substitutes face-to-face interactions since this technology offers an easier, more convenient mean of interaction.



The iPhone
The iPhone's content includes text, images, and programs that can allow people to interact with others through text messaging, the web, or e-mail. This medium can limit personal interaction due to it's ease of communication with others.