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As far as I can remember, social media has served more than its purpose of being “social” for over two decades now.
These platforms have evolved from simply enabling connections across boundaries to being places where all kinds of interactions happen—cultures being shared and formed, economic opportunities emerging, and political discourse gaining the attention it deserves, considering the weight it carries in our lives.
Secondly, they also highlight and pave the way for what I think is the essence of communication driven by purpose—that is being mutually beneficial to parties involved. On social media, we become sources of information who may share content intently, whether to inform, persuade, and build relationships among others. And while we have these goals, one key factor that makes them achievable is bringing value to people. The landscape has been so expansive for the past years that many people continue to use these platforms to the most of its advantages.
On the other hand, we also become the audience or the receiving end for these content being made. And beyond what’s obvious, I believe it’s important that we have the responsibility to use all that is being given to us through social media to also bring value to any table we join by making the best decisions not just for ourselves, but for the greater number.
This transformation invites us to reflect on the principles and communication practices that continue to shape social media today.
These topics very crucial in the Philippines as they point us to realizing how communication can be powerful yet also limiting, depending on who holds the baton and for what purpose they decide to use it. Thus, more than that, this makes us see how important it is to also dive into discussions that will familiarize; more so, empower us through knowledge and application of communication theories.
In the end, social media is not just about being social—it is about power, purpose, and the responsibility we carry as communicators in a digital age.