How Much Technology Has Improved Social Interaction

Social interaction has significantly improved following the conception of the internet and social networking sites like Facebook, MSN, MySpace and Twitter. There is an enormous debate surrounding the impacts of the internet on social interaction (Abbate 181). There were very limited or minimal means of communication available in the past. It is remarkable to see how far technology has taken social interaction. Humanity has made many attempts to improve social interaction. At present, there are countless methods for society to be linked at all times. These methods are made possible through the internet and social networking sites. The internet and social networking sites are responsible for increasing connectivity, accessibility, and creating

The internet can be used almost anywhere in the world from many different devices. These devices include, but are not limited to computers, smartphones, smart televisions, tablets, and game consoles. Moreover, users can learn and adopt different cultures and societies by connecting with individuals from all parts of the world. The internet also makes for a great tool to quickly reach recipients. Electronic mail, instant messaging, video, and picture messaging are widely available avenues for interacting. Satellite network connections are one of the leading ways to be connected. Alternatives to satellite connections are wired connections and mobile network connections, more commonly known as 3G or 4G data connection. These channels are dependent on the country’s infrastructure (Townsend and Anthony 1698). The speeds of the internet are also constantly increasing with today’s technological advancements (Alcorn and Paul 101). Initially, internet could only be used through a wired connection which was called dial-up. Internet can be now used wirelessly in some of the most remote areas in the world. Innovations like wireless from wired connection are a driver in social advancements which enabled individuals like Mark Zuckerberg to take an idea and turn it into a worldwide phenomenon from his dorm

Almost everyone has access to a device that can access the internet (McKeown et al. 92). Innovations driven by specific social networking sites have enabled users with physical challenges such as visual, hearing, and mental impairment to have access and excel in their social environments. Developments in social networking sites and the internet have made access available to many abled and disabled people around the globe (Rosenberg and Richard 155-117). People are able to access the internet almost anywhere they are headed. Free wireless internet is offered in most libraries, schools, airports, restaurants, and retailers. There are also no long distance charges or flight tickets required to chat and see friends and family abroad. Along with the multiple modes of connectivity, service providers have also strived to make the internet affordable and easily accessible. A child must ask their parents for permission before using the internet and some social networking sites do have an age restriction, but these factors are not very significant given that the majority of users are teenagers and adults. Fast and convenient access in turn leads to people easily being connected to a vast majority of the world through the internet and social networking