Sunday, December 14, 2014

Behavior, Accountability and Social Media [1/2 Hour Radio Interview]




 On CNN International HERE
ON WGRZ CH. 2 News HERE 


Technology is a powerful tool created to utilize proper and quick communication. The history of the internet began in the 1950's with the creation of electronic computers. In the 1990's, there was a rise in computer use due to instant messaging, email, and the World Wide Web.


In our present societies, social media has turned into a "psychological dumping ground" where people often use technology to complain without action.


The internet is a wondrous place where global connections are made, friendships formed and causes are implemented in order to create a better world for all of us.


The internet is also a frightening arena where others use it to abuse, control, rant, and attack individuals who are attempting to connect to the world and each other, on a larger scale.


In this half hour radio interview with Ruthann Amarteifio of Air Amarteifio Radio, we discuss issues such as Ferguson, reactions of people from different classes, accountability for actions, behavior, responsibility, respect, and dignity.


You can listen to the discussion by clicking this link:  "Behavior, Accountability and Social Media"


Social media is used for various purposes. Everyone has a right to be online. Everyone has a right to freedom of speech. This is not about rights. This is about holding oneself accountable for behaviors, actions and words.

We exist in a world of blame. Blaming institutions, government, media, races, ethnicity, cultures, nations, and faiths.


Without action, blaming is nothing more than complaining.


"It is one thing to think a black-hearted thought. It is another thing to speak a black-hearted thought in front of others. It is an entirely different issue when that black -hearted thought is posted online." - Susan Marie

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