{"id":852,"date":"2019-12-19T01:00:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/technut\/?p=852"},"modified":"2019-12-19T01:00:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T08:00:43","slug":"how-transforming-digital-media-is-influencing-people-in-todays-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/technut\/2019\/12\/19\/how-transforming-digital-media-is-influencing-people-in-todays-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How Transforming Digital Media Is Influencing People in Today\u2019s World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Digital media is a very vast concept of the transfer of knowledge and communication from technology mediums to the consumer. Initially, digital media was put into direct comparison with print media, making it directly linked to addressing mass communication like newspapers or magazines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, over the years the meaning and effect of digital media and the understanding of it have grown to conclude that almost all technology can be considered digital media. Experts say that digital media can be anything from pictures, videos, and other content available online even social media, as well as, web development, artificial intelligence, and what is typically the backend of the internet world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital media has transformed intensely over the years and its effects have also started to increase. People have started spending a lot more time on their smartphones than they used to, which has increased the dependence and importance of digital media as it is the most practical means of getting information from one end to the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Digital media has changed the way people live, the way they work, the way they speak, and some research studies show that not all impacts of digital media are positive. In recent studies, a link between time spent online and <\/span>attention deficiency<\/span><\/a> has been noted. Digital media has transformed life, and the changes are various.<\/span><\/p>\n

A big part of the impact of digital media has to do with social media as it continues growing as an essential addition to people’s life. It has been noted now and again that social media has changed the way people live and network with each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication<\/span><\/a> has become easier thanks to social media where people can talk from one end of the world to another at any moment. All sorts of social media have taken form; Facebook has become more than just a place to post statuses, it has become a platform for people to share their opinions and have a voice. Skype and other video calling platforms have made it easier for travelers to stay in touch with friends, family, and partners, making traveling more convenient. Reddit has become a source for discussing ideas and topics of a wide range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the contrary, social media has been said to have caused mental health problems because of the constant visibility of other people’s lives and human tendencies of comparison and jealousy. Over time people have gotten informed about their <\/span>privacy online<\/span><\/a> too, regarding how much information they share with networks and where that information goes. This\u00a0is a big reason as to why VPNs have gotten so popular as people want to have more secure networks, they want to use the best means to get directly to the information available online without having to be bothered about their information leaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People can get security for particular pages or general VPN options which are also vastly available. Internet security has become important for countries as well which was demonstrated when the European Union asked websites to abide by their General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s also necessary to note that almost all information now is readily available on the internet. People find it more convenient to be able to find out about current events on their phones. News websites like Huffington Post, NY Post, and Forbes are people’s form of connecting with the world news.<\/span><\/p>\n

The attractiveness of digital media also has to do with the level of engagement, people are allowed to voice their opinions by commenting, sharing and linking to different platforms. Media is no longer a way to tell people what one section of society knows and believes, it’s a platform for discussion and understanding different perspectives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/span><\/a> and robots are another manner in which the transfer of information becomes more convenient and has been the biggest transition of the new digital media. AI like Siri and Google Assistant has become an essential part of how people organize and manage their day-to-day schedules, call people and get information on different topics. Virtual assistance has been portrayed as one of the most common ways for people to manage their work life.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also important to realize that as information on technology grows the attention span of people tends to decrease. People spend their whole days on their phone from one app to another, and although it has become a way of life, experts suggest decluttering from social media and the technological world can be very beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital media has changed the way information is not only transferred but also perceived. Moreover, as people become more aware of technology, new innovations are required. People want the information to be easily accessible and even more easily shareable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Technology giants are constantly working on how to grow digital media and the different ways in which it can become a more essential part of human life. Transfer of knowledge is now not only through the books and ancestors but through what people read and watch online and who they, directly and indirectly, communicate with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the dependence on technology grows, however, people are to be more conscious of how they spend their time and how it affects their personality and <\/span>mental health<\/span><\/a> more than their livelihood. Digital media will continue to enhance life but people should know how to use it and make sure that they are using the platforms to positively impact their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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