The power of communication and networks today.

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Since time immemorial, communication represents one of the most important means for the growth and development of society; The bible records an episode where God upsets the communication between a group of people who were looking for a common goal, to build a very high tower (Babel), the bible says that the language was confused which prevented them from achieving their goal.

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We see how man throughout history has used communication to achieve important goals, from manipulating the masses to positioning himself through propaganda, indoctrination, spreading news, educating, generating chaos, setting trends among many other uses that human beings have for them. gives communication according to your convenience.

In our days the media have evolved into SOCIAL NETWORKS and have a great reach in modern society, they have acquired an POWER incalculable over the masses, becoming the most influential media on the planet and the center of all controversy and discussion at this moment in human history.

Veto, prior censorship, precaution or justice.

The arbitrary irruption of supporters of the outgoing President Donald Trump, unleashed a chain reaction of different media (Social Networks) on the internet who made the decision to suspend, some temporarily and others permanently, Trump's accounts in said networks, alleging that Donald Trump uses the accounts to incite violence, demonstrating the power, influence and reach that these media have today.

Until now, some of the aforementioned networks have already reestablished the suspended accounts, however, although the Senate approved a lawsuit against the president, the main news is related to these Giants of communication.


Actions and reactions.

In recent days WhatsApp announced changes in its operating rules and privacy policies, these ads generated discontent in a large part of the users, causing a reaction in the user base that began to migrate to other similar alternatives.

In this kind of "game of thrones" or fight for supremacy, Telegram announced the growth of its user base, celebrated that it exceeded 500 million users.

The reaction generated by the announcement of these measures and the discontent of the users caused WhatsApp to decide to postpone the application of its measures.


My point.

My point in all this matters is the following: Are we aware of the level of influence and manipulation that can be achieved through these media? ... Worldwide there are people (Influncers) who have increased their number of followers in these networks and with this its area of ​​influence, having at its disposal a huge community that can become susceptible to any malicious plan.

The other reality is that these media, used responsibly, can become vehicles for achieving positive changes in society, generating projects that benefit entire communities, and changing the consciousness of many people.

In conclusion, these media have incalculable power, everything will depend on how we use our level of influence for the benefit and well-being of the community or group of people to which we have access thanks to these powerful tools.

Let me know your opinion!


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Very informative and educative article. It is very true, social media has it good and bad parts, but I fear for the bad part in the future, because high powers are influencing what trends on social media to their advantage.

Nice article @funcho80

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Hello dear @gifxlove, thank you for your participation. Right the great powers know that handling these means increases their power, so it is dangerous if they use it with bad intentions.

Cheers!

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Hello @fucho80
Last year was a trong year for the increased use of information technology, which makes this year more important the use of our data.
Although I know that without a doubt, WhatsApp will do what I had planned to do.
We have no idea of the power of these on a global level. But, the youngest are the most susceptible to these manipulations. At least I think so.

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Hello dear @josevas217, thank you for your comment.

But, the youngest are the most susceptible to these manipulations. At least I think so.

Totally agree my friend, that's where the risk is greatest, because most young people are impetuous, passionate and do not think much to act based on any manipulation.

Greetings friend!

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Hello friend, I hope you are well. Certainly the media and social networks today are almost indispensable for many people, even if we do not want to get involved we end up in some social media, I think it is impossible not to. Everything revolves around a social network, to communicate with our loved ones through whatsapp, facebook or instagram for example, especially for us migrants.

Greetings, good topic!

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Hello friend, social networks are a blessing for this that you mention, it "brings us closer" to our loved ones and friends anywhere on the planet, we only have to be responsible when using these means.

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No doubt that by censoring the president of the United States he showed the people the power that the networks have, and the worst thing that they are already using politicians to accumulate more power, this year we will see if they manage to accumulate and consolidate more power or on the contrary they will reconsider their position because of the reaction of the people.

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Hello friend, thanks for commenting. What these media showed through this action is a demonstration of power, politicians know it and that is why they use these tools to manipulate.

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