Social media and Effects

  Introduction With the growing popularity of the internet, the effects of social media cannot be denied. Almost a quarter of the world’s population is on Facebook or any other form of social media. This number is even higher in countries like the United States of America where 80% of their internet users are on various social media platforms. It plays a vital role in the life of every individual and society. If we look at the timeline, Facebook is around ten years old, and it has already brought a massive impact on the lives of the people globally. By 2014, there were already 1.3 billion Facebook users. With the advent of smartphones, the number has only grown. Other platforms are equally popular like Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and much more. The following essay looks at the effects of social media at various levels on individuals and society. The essay begins with focusing on the effects social media on individuals and society at the political level, then moved on to d...