"Is Social Media Taking Over Our Lives?" and Assigned Reading

Is Social Media Taking Over Our Lives?

In the article "Is Social Media Taking Over Our Lives?" the author looks at whether the use of social media is making us more anti-social. They mention that 28% of Facebook users between the ages of 18-34 check their page before they even get out of bed in the morning. They also bring to light that 57% of social media users talk to people more online than in real life. They bring up many positives though, such as many students are using the sites to connect with others in the same class for help on assignments.

The Reading

The reading describes how to make an argument credible, and how to win with that argument. The book brings up many times when you would use an argument, such as at work or home, to try to get someone to do something for you. The reading points out that a big way to win arguments is to earn credibility ethically. This is to show that you know what you're talking about, you can see where the other point of view comes from, and demonstrating fairness. These will help people to see that you are not just trying to say something for the sake of argument, but that you are showing that you are educated and correct on that topic.