Communication Essay

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There are currently more ways to communicate than ever before, however the effectiveness of recent communication methods are questionable. Communication has been demonstrated by human beings throughout history and evolved over time. Technology has particularly impacted and continues to impact the ways in which communication operates between people. Products of recent technology which facilitate communication include phones or computers, both of which can access internet service. Many people believe that due to the influence of technology upon communication, communication has become more efficient, faster and more convenient. It has made world wide communication simpler and more possible than ever before. On the other hand, technology worries certain people, especially the older generation as this level of technology is foreign to their knowledge (Best Buy Company Inc., Advertising Age, August 2, 2004, Vol.75(31), p.20 ). They believe the world is becoming less social as face-to-face communication is ceasing. The more available methods to interact with others during this decade may have improved or disrupted the art of communication.

It is believed that humans are communicating less effectively than in the past, particularly due to social networking. Social networking is the current form of communication for many people. “Facebook is bringing the world together. It has become an overarching common cultural experience for people world wide, especially young people.” (The Facebook Effect p.15) Facebook allows communication between relatives and friends around the world to be more effortless through the use of a phone or computer. However, the youth especially utilise social networking as a way to form day-to-day conversations b...

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Works Cited

1. Obee. J 2012, 'Social Networking', It happened to me, no.32, pp. 93-99
2. Kirkpatrick. D 2010, 'The Facebook Effect', The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World, pp. 15, 16
3. Brown A.K. 2010, 'Virtual Danger', What's the Issue?, pp. 4, 8, 5-9, 23-26, 39-36, 40
4. Best Buy targets Hispanic patriarchs; Consumer electronics giant lures the older generation intimidated by technology. (Best Buy Company Inc.,) Wentz, Laurel, Advertising Age, August 2, 2004, Vol.75(31), p.20
5. 'Infographic: Facebook's Indonesia users overtake the UK', Viewed 2nd of April 2014,
6. Delbridge A & Bernard JRL, 1998, The Macquarie Concise Dictionary, Third edition revised and updated, K Weldon, Maccqure University, NSW, (reprinted 1999, 2000, 2001)

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