Social Communication, A Benefit of Technology

Communication is a very important factor to the organization of American society. When asked, “If technology helps or hurts us when it comes to social communication?” everyone said it helps. Communication through technology has made it easier for people to be in touch with large groups. It has also helped with cost, emailing someone cost less than postage for a letter. It also is easy for people to communicate in long distances without paying for extra services on a phone bill. Pam Williams, the Director for Library User Services believes that technology helps social communication. When a family member is sick or there is an emergency, Williams likes updating others multiple times a day. “Technology helps that become possible.” Williams stated. Yolanda Moktoi, a senior here at Frostburg State University, working towards a degree in International Studies, also feels technology helps social communication. Moktoi brought up how keeping in touch with people in the military can be extremely difficult. “People at war don’t have to wait for letters because of email.” Moktoi stated. In addition, Moktoi expressed that social networking sites can hurt people when it comes to career, but people should advertise themselves as a qualified person if they are seeking a professional occupation. Moktoi said, “Social networks, like Facebook and Twitter could really help someone who is looking for a job in the entertainment field, like a comedian.” Internet allows people to keep intouch with one another with very little effort. Charles Courtney, a Library Tech here at FSU confessed, “I keep intouch with more of my friends then I would if I had to write letters.” Although technology has its good and bad, very few would say it hurts us when it comes to communication.