Social Media & Research in the Information Society

Social Media & Research in the Information Society

Introduction

It can be seen in any society that people are now under surveillance in an unprecedented degree. No doubt, before the era of surveillance they watched certain aspects of certain people, but now oversee all aspects of all types of people. This is increasing as highly specialised institutions use increasingly sophisticated means to collect personal information by monitoring (Barney, 2004). In fact, new tools of communication, transmission, processing and use of information and data have profoundly changed the scenario of the world economy by providing new opportunities for global development. Starting from the nineties emerging technology has defined a third industrial revolution where the new economy has profoundly affected the markets and also has significant impact on the lives of individuals. The concept of the information society is the result of the new economy because the effects of these changes in the economic sector also invest in social and cultural dimension of the society. In the information society is the most precious commodity, and the ability to store it, analyse it and pass it almost instantly everywhere and at lower cost, which is its added value.

The network unites, creates relationships based on communication and the exchange of knowledge. In information society, internet also breaks down the physical barriers and extends the power of ideas and knowledge (Castells, 2011). In fact, Information is power in that it contributes to populations as increasingly conform to social norms. However, the knowledge is always tied to power where the surveillance of information has become a key political issue in society (Lyon, 2007).

Discussion

Information Society

The concept of the information society recognises the information as a knowledge generating structural changes in the system. In the mathematical theory of information, the information is understood as characteristic features of the system and the probability of the option of further developments (Jackson, 1999). In fact, Information is limited knowledge of existing opportunities. The lower the probability and clearer definition of the event, the greater the awareness of the system (Castells, 2011). The system needs the information to manage their vital functions. Any change in the state is the information itself that always involves a change in the system. Therefore, it would be fair to say that the concept of information is the ability to broadcast Communications.

The term 'Information Society' outlines questions to what extent all social groups have the possibility of access to information and communication technologies. The information society is based on the fact that information technologies are always concise for our living environment and increasingly include all areas of life. Therefore, a policy at various levels in the information society includes (Barney, 2004):

Promotion of media literacy: Preparation of appropriate methods and providing guidelines for action and information services.

Internet safety: promoting safer use of the Internet and appropriate measures to raise awareness among children, adolescents and adults.

Employability: Through the mediation of a sound media literacy to children and young people their employability and their chances ...