Comments on: The Most Dangerous Part of Social Media http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:54:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: david usher http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3263 david usher Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:09:14 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3263 Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well. Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well.

]]> By: david usher http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3722 david usher Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:09:14 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3722 Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well. Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well.

]]> By: david usher http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3727 david usher Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:09:14 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3727 Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well. Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well.

]]> By: david usher http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3732 david usher Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:09:14 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3732 Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well. Well put Chris. Niche is an amazing thing that brings like minded people together, but it also allows them to stay their, in the comfort zone and not have to look, listen and experience new ideas. The Long Tail isnt just for marketing and selling. Its relates to ideas as well.

]]> By: Social News http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Social News Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:05:13 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3262 I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion. I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion.

]]> By: Social News http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3721 Social News Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3721 I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion. I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion.

]]> By: Social News http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3726 Social News Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3726 I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion. I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion.

]]> By: Social News http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3731 Social News Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3731 I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion. I totally agree with reading alternate news sources. Getting news from BBC makes more sense to me than Fox news or CNN. It's more likely they will have an unbiased opinion.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3261 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:56:21 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3261 Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks... and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs. Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks… and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3260 Christopher S. Penn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:45:39 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3260 True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media. True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3259 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:43:43 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3259 Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does -- fragmenting the discussion further. <br><br>What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority. Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does — fragmenting the discussion further.

What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3720 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3720 Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks... and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs. Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks… and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3725 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3725 Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks... and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs. Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks… and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3730 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3730 Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks... and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs. Right, _IF_ you're getting most/all your information from social media, which almost no one is other than us 'fishbowl' folks… and in fact I'd bet that most people who are heavily involved in SM are likely BIGGER consumers of a variety of mainstream media than the general pop. I know for my part I almost never trust one source only for anything factual, and part of the reason for that is BECAUSE I read blogs.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3719 Christopher S. Penn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:39 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3719 True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media. True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3724 Christopher S. Penn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:39 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3724 True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media. True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3729 Christopher S. Penn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:45:39 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3729 True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media. True, though I'd argue that the nearly unlimited choice of social media channels means you never even have to accidentally encounter an opposing viewpoint. That's where social media diverges from mainstream media.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:43 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3718 Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does -- fragmenting the discussion further. <br><br>What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority. Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does — fragmenting the discussion further.

What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3723 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:43 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3723 Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does -- fragmenting the discussion further. <br><br>What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority. Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does — fragmenting the discussion further.

What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority.

]]> By: Jay Moonah http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-3728 Jay Moonah Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:43:43 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2008/07/17/the-most-dangerous-part-of-social-media/#comment-3728 Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does -- fragmenting the discussion further. <br><br>What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority. Chris, I think what you're proposing is valuable advice in principle, but as I see it the only people who are likely to truly take it to heart are those are open minded to begin with. The vast majority of people will seek out media that agrees with the views they already have. Big media has always played on this and social media is just doing what it does — fragmenting the discussion further.

What you're describing is not really a danger of social media, it's a danger of the human condition. We like to feel safe, and a feeling of safety comes in part from a feeling that our beliefs are right. People who don't mind feeling uncomfortable now and then are the ones who will learn the most, unfortunately they are not and never will be the majority.

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