Social Media: Implications Re-visited

Shirky's presentation really made me consider more about how people are communicating and socializing with each other  through new media technology.  I guess lately I have not even realized how much I rely on new media technology such as Facebook, Twitter, and texting.  I think this is because I have grown up with it and it seems natural to use these technologies, I don't think twice when I contact friends or family through Facebook, but not too long ago it seems as if talking on the phone was the primary way of contacting people using technology.

I also really liked how Shirky said that there are more amateurs than professionals who communicate information to the world.  I feel like I have already understood this concept, but Shirky put it into words that make a lot of sense, he explained it very well.