Finally, podcast #50 is posted to start a new year, making five years of podcasting. Hard to believe.
In this episode I reflect on the impact of social networking on how we form relationships and the generational gulf between the Boomer emphasis on information/communication and the hunger for authentic relationships by emerging generations. I have included links to our ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans and our denomination facebook page to give you a feel for how its is being used in those arenas.
One thing you will notice is that I don’t say much about Twitter and, frankly, I’m still trying to figure out how best to use it. 144 characters leaves me quoting bumper sticker type wisdom or updates on my latest random thought. Len Sweet is probably my model on how one person can use it effectively and I follow his tweets. I haven’t risen to that level yet but perhaps I talk too much – I need the extra space of facebook and my blog. Your thoughts?
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Tom,
Thanks for your profound thoughts on Facebook and Twitter and the society we live in. Hopefully we can use these tools for the mission we all have and love our neighbor.
Keep up the great work, and forwarding the kingdom!
Grace,
Jerry