A recent report in the Guardian has highlighted the lack of research and understanding of the impact of social networking sites such as Facebook, Bebo and Twitter. The report comments that:
“Social network sites risk infantilising the mid-21st century mind, leaving it characterised by short attention spans, sensationalism, inability to empathise and a shaky sense of [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘social networking sites’
February 25, 2009
Are social networking sites encouraging infantilism?
Filed under Ethics, Social Networking
Tags: Facebook, Internet, social networking sites, Twitter
January 21, 2009
Social networking sites and surveillance
Christian Fuchs has recently published the results of a fascinating survey of the ways in which students in Salburg use and know about the surveillance implications associated with the use of social networking sites. It presents a balanced critical account of the wider issues surrounding this important subject, as well as empirical evidence of student [...]
