Networks are all around us and are a large part of our identities. Networks can form over shared interests, goals, fears, or even arbitrary things like location, language, or nationality. For thousands of years, people have created communities based on these networks. In the modern era, technology has allowed each of us to become a part of more and more networks. Online, anyone has the ability to meet people on forums or through social media. As a die hard fan of the Baltimore Ravens, through Instagram, i found myself a part of an online Ravens fan community. In this community, people share Ravens news, opinions, or interesting fun facts. I have met people through this community that I likely would have never come into contact with if it wasn’t for Instagram. Seeing new posts as games happen in real time allow me to celebrate with other like minded fans or share in their frustrations. It feels as if I am watching with a large community. Networks can be used to make a variety to different connections, including casual ones like mine, or ones that help with a professional career. It is undeniable that the internet has increased our collective ability to be a part of more of these networks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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