Narcissism is the preoccupation with one’s self, self image, and an obsession with how they are perceived by others. One of the downfalls of increased use of social media is an increase in the number of people putting themselves “out there” to the world. Feeding off the reactions and praise of others can be good for self-image and self-worth, but it can also have a negative impact on one’s emotional health and well-being.
Today’s infographic points out some of the signs and signals of narcissism and the negative impact that social media (focusing on Facebook and Twitter) is having on many. [VIA]
If you think that social media started with Facebook and Twitter (or even MySpace, remember that?) then you don’t know the half of it!! Both of today’s social media giants are relative newcomers to the game. From Arpanet in 1969 to billions of mobile users today, social media is constantly changing and evolving and doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all. Today’s infographic was designed by Karim Benyagoub (@karim_designs) for Cendrine Marrouat and originally published on Creative Ramblings. If you’d like to chat about it, I have my original ICQ number around here somewhere! 🙂
Media and technology are completely embedded in our lives today and we rely on it to such an extent that some people have even been known to show withdrawal symptoms if their cell phones are taken away! Today’s youth are no exception to the rule, as they are exposed to these devices and the media from birth. Today’s infographic examines the effects of this exposure on children ages 0-8 and how it might be affecting their development.
It’s all over the news right now, and affects every American (and global) citizen. What is the reach of the National Security Agency and what is the impact on our privacy? Anyone who uses social media or, as we find out now, a mobile phone, needs to be aware of what they say and where and to whom. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has put together an infographic to illustrate the extent to which the NSA has been mining data since 2001 and how is affects all of us.
Daily Video — “Animated GIFs: The Birth of a Medium“
From PBS, learn the history of the .gif file format and how it is quickly becoming a new online art form driven by social media sites. Moving from the pixellated images of the late 1980s to modern cinemagraphs, see how thee files are being used by artists and not just for dancing babies and cats anymore!
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My three year old son is great for the phrase “just one more minute” when he’s trying to buy a little extra time playing with his trains or trying to avoid bedtime. It’s amazing how that minute can seem like an eternity to a toddler, but nothing at all to us. Just how much can really happen in a minute though? Today’s infographic from Intel takes some recent data and re-examines just how much happens on the Internet every 60 seconds. [VIA]
As we all become more technologically inclined and savvy, the amount of data that is generated, stored, or published on the Internet continues to expand exponentially and is showing no signs of stopping. Today’s infographic shows just how much information is created each minute of every day. [VIA]
Daily Video — “Are Cell Phones Replacing Reality?”
Today’s video from PBS presents an interesting, and compelling theory that the technology we carry with us everyday in our pockets — primarily our phones — are quickly causing a hyper-reality that some believe may be making humans less social, in a world of “social media”, while others believe that this is a natural evolution. Stay tuned at the end for some interesting commentary from past videos on copyright laws!
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If you h ave a smartphone, be it an Android or Apple device, chances are pretty high that you access some form of social media on that phone. However, have you ever thought of the cost of this social nature, both on your phone’s battery life and its data plan? Today’s inforgraphic addresses these questions, and some other hazards of using our phones for social media. [VIA]
Social media sites are everywhere and in all aspects of our lives now. Aside from being great ways to connect with family, old friends and colleagues, and to network professionally, many other agencies and companies are tapping into its power. Sometimes they work primarily to convey information, but some law enforcement agencies have used social media, and Facebook in particular to help them solve crime. Today’s infographic highlights some examples of their success. [VIA]
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