Internet On Society And Everyday Life

Joseph Chase

Internet Usage

• 2.2 billion claimed users• 74.2% of population• 60 hr’s a month • 2,646 sites a month • 22% social networking

Internet & Communication

• Email• Web chatting • Social networking• Blogs + forums• Internet phone (Vonage)

Social Networking Advantages

• Help small & Large business• Communicate • Display life through web.• Find old friends• Meet new people• Advertisement

Social Networking Disadvantages

• Display too much personal info.• Online harassment • Cyber- stalking • Online scams• Identity theft • Mental Health

Internet & Media + Books

• Saves resources • Save time• Apps for books• Online movies • News

Internet & Music Advantages & Disadvantages

• Free music • Easy to obtain • Selective purchasing• Underground musicians • Digital over hard copy• Lowers artists $• Less album sales

Internet & Shopping + Banking

• $178 billion increase from 2002-2011• Shop at home• Purchase at cheaper rate• Online banking• Banking Apps