When conducting research
for the question of the week which was, What social/economic forces shape
communication infrastructure, I decided to show the importance of global
networking and how that benefits society as a whole when it comes to terrorist
attacks. I believe that all of the benefits of smartphones like live footage,
social media coverage, global support and even just knowledge about the tragedy
itself is a key component of communication infrastructure.
The way we communicate
globally is a powerful social force that can positively impact the
relationships and bonds of nations. When 9/11 happened in 2011, it showed how
fast the nation acted when it came to making sure people could get into contact
with their loved ones and making sure that emergency services were always
available. IRCs make it to where international contact is possible and we can
even see now how much that access has grown.
Through apps that are
easily accessible with our smartphones, we are able to receive information immediately
and keep up with worldwide happenings, like terrorist attacks. We can show
support through social media and try to connect with them on an emotional level
by seeing live footage of what actually happened. One question asked in class
was if we sometimes use this support just to fit in and not because we actually
“support” them. I definitely think that we can get ahead of ourselves when
using technology, but all in all, I think the support most people show does
more good than bad which can really impact our global network in a positive
way.
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