Media and Freedom of Expression

Media has expanded greatly over the past few years. In 2000 we thought the world was going to end and technology kept advancing, now here in 2010 we possess some of the largest and most well known social groups in the world. Twitter which has been out for less than 3-4 years has come on to the scene and exploded with "followers". While some people choose to believe that twitter is stupid or a waste of time, others who use it and understand it and clearly from the article Washington Taps into a Potent New force of Diplomacy , it makes a difference in people's worlds, and lives, it can impact so much with a simple statement. Twitter connects the masses world wide, 10 or 20 years ago it would have been a miracle for a group of teenagers to know what was going on in China or politcs in Iran, but now a ReTweet or a Trending Topic pumps new information about anything from anywhere to millions on the go every second. Twitter holds no prejudice or judgments you are who you are and you are able to express your opinions, views, knowledge to whom ever and enlighten people. Some people don't have the interest in buying a newspaper and flipping through pages to read about whats going on in the world, and as unfourtanate as it is most people have completely lost faith and interest in the News stations because its just sad and bias most of the time. With these social networking sites information is being passed on and updated from people who are living it and experiencing it, breathing it and being affected by situations. Twitter gives people a way to voice their opinion and not feel as if they are going to be judged or shut down, they have freedom.


Aside from Twitter YouTube has made a crazy impact on everyones lives. YouTube as well is worldwide and its easily accessible and attainable to every and anyone around the world. People are able to provide proof of their words and experiences by posting videos. People post about anything, Youtube is an amazing creation, people are discovered from their talents people can post up any event or demonstration they please. And People Will Watch. the smallest things get over 100,000 views, so things that change peoples lives and affect peoples common rights etc can get will over a million views and bring forth understanding to the 17 year old in Utah about the Struggles of the 19 year old dealing with the governmental elections in Afghanistan. The World is expanding and technology is going to keep soaring with no stop signs ahead.