In a world of smartphones, selfies and the quest for “Likes,” many people are critical of technology’s impact on society. Mashable’s recent Social Good Summit was an inspiring reminder of how social media and technology can be used to make a positive difference. More than 1,000 world leaders, celebrities, media and technology experts joined together to share ideas and solutions for using new media to make the world a better place.
For example, Amir Raj Thapa shared his story of surviving the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal. Cell phones and landlines were down, but he was comforted by messages pouring in over social media, reminding him how much people around the world cared. He logged onto Facebook’s “Safety Check” to let others know he was safe and to check in on friends and family…
Social Media Activism: Changing the World, One Post at a Time?
