At this point I would like to raise some objections that have been inspired by the skeptic in me. He feels that as a young man living in an ever technologically evolving and post-pandemic world, social media can (and perhaps must) be used as an effective tool to broaden one’s network both socially and professionally. While there is truth in this statement, I continue to persist that social media and virtual relationships still lack a level of intimacy that cannot be formed solely through virtual interactions. In other words, social media can unquestionably expand one’s network, but the concern still lies with how valuable and useful these relationships can be. Business is about trust, honesty, and is innately personal, and relying on virtual interaction can actually hinder one’s ability to form fruitful relationships. Furthermore, there is a difference between having an effective online presence with a helpful website to promote yourself and your business, versus having a strong social media presence to try and interpersonally connect with others. Above that, trying to interlink one’s social life with their professional life would actually cause them to censor their content and would suppress one’s attempt of showing an authentic side of themselves on social media.
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