The Diffusion Theory

 The Diffusion Theory is stated to be a theory that inquires to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology are spread. Once the first smartphone was debated almost everyone had it… 1.9 million people to be exact, according to Appleinsider William Gallagher. I truly think some people don't think having all this technology is so crucial to their lives. For example, my grandparents just got a smartphone this year and rarely use it. They don't find it as selfless as our generation does. My grandparents have their landline phone and computer and they state that's all they need. Nowadays without generation technology is everything and everywhere. We’ve become so used to having everything we need with the touch of a finger. Phones have become our personal computers that have everything and do everything for us. 

 I would say the positives of having social media apps like Instagram and Facebook are that they are a great way to discover new things and ideas. I truly would say I’ve learned many different things on social media apps that I don't get taught in school. Social Media is a great way to stay connected with friends and family as well as very quick access to information and research. There are many options for content discovery, online learning, and job skills. Many people also can become involved in civic engagement like fundraising, social awareness, and providing a voice for themselves. However, while social media may seem to appear so great there are some negatives. Many people compare themeless to what they see online and in most cases, it's not even real. This can cause self-image issues and people to feel insecure while seeing other people's lives. Social media has become addicting and has increased the usage of people on their smartphones which truly isn't good for their health. Many people also get fear missing out while seeing people live lives they wish they could. I truly think some people simply don't think there's a need for it all. The internet and a way of communication could be all they need. The same goes for social media. Our generation seems to rely on social media as their source of communication. It would say it's taken over people's lives. I don't see a need for everyone's lives to revolve around social media. 

While there are many positives and negatives I would say the initiatives outweigh the positives. There's a lot of cyberbullying through social media and self-image issues and social media can impact one's mental health and wellbeing. There are so many other ways to produce content or find new ideas. The internet for example is a perfect way to look for jobs, advertise for oneself, and do most of what social media would be. I think to weigh the cost-benefit analysis with new communication technology it's important to argue the right decision and why it's important.  Many people have different opinions on social media and believe they have different effects on one another. Social media truly is what you make of it and although there are a lot of positives there are quite a few negatives that could follow.