This 4-page double spaced essay should have a thesis/argument that answers the question in the prompt directly. (you may use a sort of 5-paragraph essay format for each question) Then, your body parag

Essay question 1

Technology is often thought of as a solution to many problems, including issues of social capital, political involvement, making friends, finding love, etc. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of social media and virtual communities. What kinds of problems do social media and/or virtual communities have the power to solve (or at least make considerably better)? And what challenges or limitations do social media and/or virtual communities have that limit their problem-solving capacity? Use at least three examples/cases from readings, to prove your argument.