Listening assignment C

Newsnight on possible health risks of social media
Nowadays children spend several hours a day on the computer. There on social networks, chatting with 'friends' they've never met before or they're watching television for hours. Scientists did a research about how social networks are affecting the brain of children.

Investigation said that social networks has transformed the way that we communicate and that it might change our brain. This is because brains changes according by what we experience at young age. Because young children spend so much time on the commputer, they develop differently from the previous generation. It causes: changed behavior, attention damage and academic underperformance. Besides, they think they have much friends, but there is a difference between virtual friends and real friends.

Some scientists disagree with the newest development about social networks. They say that you have to look further then just the agreements you want to defend. If you want to prove something and you're only searching for reasons to prove it, then you can prove anything.

How social networks are affecting internal communication
Social networks are for sharing information, photo's, experiences etc. Nowadays more and more people and companies are using social networks. They're cheap, fast and it makes people feel more involved with the company.

Abi Signorelli gives workshops about the success of social networks. In her eyes it's a great opportunity for companies to use them. "At first, traditional stuff has to work right for the employees and then we can move on. Employees are making a great afford by letting social media in, but they get a massive return!" Social media is changing the company in a positive way. People will be able to share expertises on the internet. They can teach others and learn from others! Despites, it's a quick way of communication. People will know more about each other and that'll create a comfortable environment.