The first being the disagreements, opinions and articles circulated by social media, and the second through the process of designing technology. Screens give us the freedom to say what we truly feel without some of the repercussions found in the real world. On Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets, a constant war of opinions rages on. Whether it’s politics, gender rights, marriage equality, or abortion—to name a few, users around the globe seem to have their own opinions to give. They use whatever means necessary to persuade anyone who will stop and listen that they’re right. Quotes, statistics, and majority opinions are all drawn upon to craft a convincing argument. As someone who often uses social media, it is important that I understand the way people craft arguments. I can use it to my advantage to prove how the claim I’m making is correct, or to see through another person’s
The first being the disagreements, opinions and articles circulated by social media, and the second through the process of designing technology. Screens give us the freedom to say what we truly feel without some of the repercussions found in the real world. On Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets, a constant war of opinions rages on. Whether it’s politics, gender rights, marriage equality, or abortion—to name a few, users around the globe seem to have their own opinions to give. They use whatever means necessary to persuade anyone who will stop and listen that they’re right. Quotes, statistics, and majority opinions are all drawn upon to craft a convincing argument. As someone who often uses social media, it is important that I understand the way people craft arguments. I can use it to my advantage to prove how the claim I’m making is correct, or to see through another person’s