Social Networking, Ego and Religion
>> Written on February 17th, 2010 by Leon
I’ve recently been thinking about Social Networking in terms of Ego and Religion of all things!
I believe Blogging, Tweeting and Facebook status updating is one big ego trip. What better validation of one’s self can there be than sending out a message to hundreds of listeners and having them ‘Like this’, Retweet or comment positively on it!?
The Parallels between social networking and organized religion are hard to ignore in my opinion. With most networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, etc..its’ all about Following people and spreading messages. Followers could otherwise be referred to as disciples who subscribe to the preachings of the Blogger/Messianic figure and by aggreeing with his views and reccommending to others thus follow his particular Gospel.
Then there’s the networking or connecting aspect which is akin to joining a group or Cult which has in place as it’s leader the group founder or Moderator.
Summation? Social Networking is the newest Religion!
Leon
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Thanks for checking out my Blog! I'm a Multimedia/Web Designer based in Leitrim, Ireland. Leon. Subscription Options
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Loved your blog. Do you do guest blogging ? If so would love to have you write a few blog posts on one of my sites. Let me know if interested .
I do indeed..