According to Ian Sherr of Cnet news, dozens of the most popular media founders, owners, and business executives flocked to social media sites to voice their opinions, concerns and outrage at the executive order. Sherr reported that Facebook, Apple, Google, Twitter, Microsoft and many other companies expressed their criticism of the new president's actions. Other companies, like Uber, Netflix, and large technology corporations have joined in, showing their support of the movement and calling for the ban to be lifted. These same companies have begun raising money, donating, or writing letters to forward their cause. Several of them have spoken out about their own immigrant heritage, sparking a global discussion of opposition against the order.
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As I stated earlier, this article gave me hope for my generation. Whether you consider yourself a 90s kid or a millennial, social media has become a far-reaching platform where globalized communities have been formed and bonds have been made. Yet, somehow, we have a reputation for not caring about politics or the events that are shaping our world. After reading this article, I have to say that I think we have been underestimated. I looked at this article as more than just someone saying "Hey. Everyone is mad about this executive order." I looked into the media effects of what the article says and saw hope. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook are creating conversations amongst the generations who have a stereotyped disregard for anyone other than themselves. We know that social media puts us in contact with the world, but it also puts the world in contact with us. And in doing so, we have become a connected unit of people willing to stand up for what we believe in, in a whole new way.
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While the article sticks closely to just reporting on what these tech-world leaders are saying and doing, I want to see how these actions contribute to my generation's voice. Social media platforms have given my generation the ability to voice opinions, along with the ability to hear the opinion's of those who have shaped our world and our media. We are a whole new generation with our own processes and tools to shape the world. Seeing how the technological world comes together to not only voice their opinion, but also take action to help their cause, cements my belief that my generation will save the world.
Tayla Madaris
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