Traveling to see how the social network views social networks.
Location: Here

Days turn into weeks into months and in that span I have zigged and zagged across this great nation of ours to the tune of 18,000 miles and counting. It’s a lot and a little at the same time. The beauty that I’ve beholden has come in many forms. The network of people along the way has been an endless provider of wondrous hospitality, conversation and joviality. It is this base of the social network that provides a unique daily experience. Whether you are broadcasting, receiving or tuned out, seeing the populace being redefined by means of the technology that surrounds us and vice versa has been an almost indescribable experience. The manner in which we use social nets, the mobile web and ultimately how we speak about the relationship of ourselves to new communication.

The tech trends will continue to develop and reshape how we speak to, with and at one another. But a big definer of the pieces that work have an emotional resonance. We like the application. We love our smartphone. We like to like (thumbs up!) And yes, we love to hate. It’s what makes the space so dynamic with it’s range of emotional outlets and primal shouts into the ether.

“Hulk maaaaaad about carrier provider!”

It’s this essence, and evolution, from the diary under lock-and-key of old, to transmitting openly online that I’ve found as a great magnet of conversation. Everyone I’ve spoken with, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. lights up like the holidays lights at the mention of social networking and so begins a deluge of fascination, excitement, confusion rage and even sadness at what this new medium has brought about. Being in the industry, you experience it on a daily basis, but whether I’ve interviewed people the videos, conversed offline about it or met people in passing, the reactions are priceless and fascinating. The comfort in speaking about the topic is like I’ve never seen with anything else among people. Casual, fun and intriguing as to how the social network is seen. I don’t think the formality of a focus group can garner such warmth.

Mention social networking during the holidays when you’re with family and friends and see what happens. It could be a unique gift unto its own.