Socials for All
Oral Communication Practice
Watch the video and respond to the questions below.
1. What are some social media apps that you use most often?
2. Do people in your country value social media?
RESPONSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Päivi Anttikoski, Finnish communications director
“it’s clear [that] the authorities’ messaging doesn’t always reach all population groups . . . The aim of this cooperation [with social media influencers] is to provide better access to information for those who are difficult to reach through traditional channels. As far as we know, Finland is the only country in the world to have defined social media as ‘critical operators’”
Philipp Schindler, German tech chief
“We respect people’s privacy. In Germany we offer rules for [Google] Street View that do not exist in any other countries. Only in Germany can you request your house be omitted.”
Micha Frazer-Caroll, writer and editor from London
“I and many young people I know believe that, overall, social media has been a positive force in our lives. Technology raises serious issues for today’s young people — but it’s not the only problem they face. In the period since social media use has soared, we’ve had years of austerity, increased poverty and a connected increase in adult mental health problems too.”
