Basic Outline

The Evolution of Social Networks

I plan to follow a group of three fictitious individuals and their social networks. This will allow me to demonstrate the need for social networks and why they must evolve.
• Social Networks
o What are they
o What are their purpose
o Maslow and social networks
 Our need to be accepted by our peers, we do things to feel cool and fit in. Constant communication is a part of that with the ability to express oneself.
• Generation X
o What are their social networks
 Dances
 Face to face interaction
 Letters, limited telephone (wired)
o How did this serve the purpose
o What are their limitations
• Generation Y
o What are their social networks
 Telephone (cell phone)
 Text Messaging
o How have they adapted and why
o What are their limitations
• Generation V
o What are their social networks
 Instant messaging
 Blogs
 Online social communities.
• Having Online presence
o Something Different
• Jaiku - http://chieftwit.jaiku.com/
o How have they adapted and why
o No Limitations
 Global Community
 Endless possibilities
 What’s next