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1. What does it mean to network using social media?

Social networking is internet- based social media platforms that allow users to stay connected with family, friends, colleagues, or clients. Networking can be social or serve a different purpose by allowing businesses to promote new product and share new information. Some examples of social platforms are as follows face book, Instagram, snapchat, Pinterest.

2. How do people learn and engage using mediated platforms?

People learn using mediated platforms by engaging in the activity (liking, commenting on posts, subscribing to content, watching stories, sharing posts) which inherently teaches you when engagement is repetitive. You are also able to learn by following the content of users who interest you.

3. How are we motivated to participate in networked publics?

We are motivated because the internet has become very prevalent in our everyday lives. Internet is used for the majority of interactions- how we communicate, express ourselves, work, get from point A to point B, etc.

4. What are the risks and rewards of public communications?

There are many risks and rewards of public communications, some even say it’s becoming dangerous. Some of the risks are as followed: with AI being used to compute algorithms for social media platforms allowing advertisements to target individuals based on what they look at. Therefore the internet is able to predict patterns and thus, influencing us. (Aka changing social perception one advertisement at a time). Lastly, mental health has been extremely prevalent in younger adults due to social media. (depression, suicide, eating disorders, etc)