Social media has taken over Generation Z. I’d like to say we are a generation of zombies, as we never look up from our phone screens or know how to properly socialize. However, it is a great way to advertise, spread information, create and share art, etc. Social media has been a significant part of my life, as I have always experimented with editing apps, photo editors, and social media accounts to post my videos/pictures on. Although it has many disadvantages, it has significantly moved our society forward in many positive directions. An example of this would be the huge movement towards climate change, constantly being talked about through social media. I have seen disturbing videos, pictures, articles, and artwork done internationally in order to draw awareness to this topic, and I believe that is why people are beginning to take action.

Personally, social media is a way for me to collect my photos and videos together. One of my favorite social media accounts is VSCO, a platform used to creatively express photos through a portfolio. Instagram is also a great place to do this, although there is social media etiquette involved. If I were to post ten photos in the same day, people would be driven up the wall. Nobody wants to see one person take over their entire feed, unless your grandma is posting funny pictures on her brand new Instagram account! VSCO is a safe place to post as many pictures as you want, because it is more casual. In my future, I hope to professionally use social media to advertise for a company through the use of videos/photos.

I see other people using social media professionally in order to advertise their company, and attract people like me: those who buy products because the advertisements are just so cool. One of my favorite social media accounts is the Instagram account “tentree,” as they post pictures of nature and emphasize the fact that they plant one tree per item bought. It is enjoyable to see their posts, as they will post about climate change and persuade customers to value the environment. I feel more intrigued by this company not only because of their cute apparel, but because of the environmental difference they are making! Instagram is a great way to express this company, as it attracts people of Generation Z, the generation that will be most effected by climate change.

I believe that one of the most beneficial parts of social media is its ability to spread information quickly and efficiently. Local and national news does not necessarily need to be heard through a news television channel. I stay caught up on most current events through my social media accounts. The past few months I have seen a lot of posts about climate change, and how Generation Z needs to take action quickly so we can save the earth. There has been a variety of videos/photos I have seen online that have convinced me to join the movement on helping the environment. This fast way of spreading information is also the reason why almost every single person knows about the Area 51 “raid” of 2019!

One huge change in social media has been the ability to live stream. People can now tune in to church services, football games, or just a live chat with a famous celebrity. This allows a person stuck at work to be able to watch the football game live, and not get the score spoiled through a text. Throughout the years, social media has also become an outlet for young kids to express their interests to the world. It began with simple videos being posted, and now kids are becoming famous through social media because of their influence on the viewers.

Social media will be here to stay. Most kids would be completely devastated without their social media accounts. One thing I have noticed throughout the years is that Facebook is a social media outlet for Generation X and Y, while Instagram is becoming more popular in Generation Z. I believe Facebook is here to stay for a while, but once Generation Z starts getting older, they will see less of Facebook and more of Instagram.

Social media is a great way to spread information, whether that is current events, climate change issues, or whether a dress is black and blue or white and gold. It is how we communicate internationally and bring awareness to global issues, such as climate change. Social media is the main reason why people know the earth needs help! It is also how people around the world are connected, without having to travel thousands of miles to do so.

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