Men In Gorilla Suits

Men in Gorilla Suits Ep. 151: Last Seen…Using Social Media

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Synopsis

If stats for Men in Gorilla Suits tell us anything, it's that many of you are reminded about new episodes through social media. Chances are, your parents and even grandparents are on Facebook. Once "the next big thing hits," and is proclaimed the killer of the previous network or app, something new comes along to take its place. Our desire to communicate in short bits of information seems to know no boundaries. Social media now drives revolutions and political campaigns. It's a way to stay in touch with people all over the world or sell the things you make. What was once seen as a risk by companies is now an asset. But it's not all a wonderful thing. Some studies show that social media makes many people feel bad. Despite being connected in ways we never imagined, it leaves many feeling more lonely than ever. But is that the fault of the social networks, or the person using them? It's a topic that interests us enough that when Shawn pitched this show, Christopher thought, "We've done that one already..." But w