1.  What does it mean to network using social media?

Social media is a channel for people in modern society to communicate and share information. It is characterized by information interaction across different time and space through the network, which promotes the formation of information explosion. The multicultural exchanges and integration have enabled more people to understand and set up mutual tolerance, eliminating discrimination and isolation.

2. How are we motivated to participate in networked publics?

Lowering the price of electronic devices and building more network base stations could make social media accessible to more people. Social volunteers could go to nursing homes to help seniors who have trouble using social media and teach them to join network community. Schools could carry out courses about social media to educate more students who are interested in it.  Students can conduct social media themed activities at school to engage students who are not familiar with social media. In addition, multiple channels can be used for large-scale publicity. It is a very good way to let more people know about social media through the original mainstream media channels, such as newspapers and radio.

3.  What are the risks & rewards of public communications?

There are many benefits to public communication, and it is obvious that useful information can be extracted easily and efficiently.

However, not all information is trustworthy. There are a lot of false information on online social media, and there are a lot of information from unknown sources. In this case, you can watch some information provided by mainstream media platforms certified by professional organizations. This can significantly reduce the risk of obtaining false information.