How does this documentary alter your understanding of the Internet?

This altered my understanding of the Internet in that I am now aware that terrorism is not only restricted to real life but is also prevalent on the internet. Also although the internet is seen as an open forum, there are many restrictions in place and other users can influence and alter your perception on certain issues.

 

How is social media used to create a community of people who share a similar interest and politics?

Social media allows people, regardless of location, to get together and communicate a message of any nature. This therefore eliminates many of the restrictions involved in face-to-face communication such as age and race requiring people only have access to the internet to participate.

 

What ideas does this documentary raise in regards to designing an event that asks people to participate and become part of a community?

This documentary presents the idea of community in that people like to be involved in something greater than themselves. It also raises the point of openness and how everyone is welcome to attended and be a part of the overall goal. They do not dictate how this goal is to be achieved but rather what they want to achieve.