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Wei Fang
Eng 1001
Professor Oni
Opinion Outline
21st September 2017
Social Media Benefits People’s Lives
Social media has seen a fair share of criticism since its inception not more than two
decades ago. Most of this criticism is based on its addictive qualities which have made it a
readily available distraction and a place to procrastinate. If one lives on planet earth, the chances
are that they use social media in one way or another. The source of concern has, therefore, been
that if the trend of procrastination on social media continues, the productivity of many people,
companies, and countries will go down dramatically. There have also been concerns about
people abandoning their normal lives altogether because they spend all their time on social
media. Its critics say that no good can come out of it. But is this true? Despite all the controversy
and criticism surrounding it, social media has improved human interaction and social
relationships a great deal.
To begin with, social media has connected the world in a way never seen before. Today,
people in every corner of the world can communicate with each other at an instance. This way
people can stay in touch, share experiences, and learn from each other. This connection has
extended beyond social interactions. When people in one part of the world are undergoing
stressful situations like during the recent floods in some US states, social media has come in
Wei Fang
Eng 1001
Professor Oni
Opinion Outline
21st September 2017
Social Media Benefits People’s Lives
Social media has seen a fair share of criticism since its inception not more than two
decades ago. Most of this criticism is based on its addictive qualities which have made it a
readily available distraction and a place to procrastinate. If one lives on planet earth, the chances
are that they use social media in one way or another. The source of concern has, therefore, been
that if the trend of procrastination on social media continues, the productivity of many people,
companies, and countries will go down dramatically. There have also been concerns about
people abandoning their normal lives altogether because they spend all their time on social
media. Its critics say that no good can come out of it. But is this true? Despite all the controversy
and criticism surrounding it, social media has improved human interaction and social
relationships a great deal.
To begin with, social media has connected the world in a way never seen before. Today,
people in every corner of the world can communicate with each other at an instance. This way
people can stay in touch, share experiences, and learn from each other. This connection has
extended beyond social interactions. When people in one part of the world are undergoing
stressful situations like during the recent floods in some US states, social media has come in
