One Small Step For [Wo]Man…

September 30, 2009 at 10:44 am · Filed under Causes, Commentary, Life, Technology, Virtue

One giant step for social media?  We didn’t land on the moon, but I think it’s a big win all the same, let me explain:

For the last 12 days the site has been dedicated to raising money for World Vision through the Chicago Marathon on October 11^th. In a little over a week we raised $1,000 – I think that’s something to celebrate.

I’ve been so encouraged and inspired by the generosity of Perpetual Becoming readers.    I’m also not surprised.  As I’ve interacted with many of you both online and off I know this is simply who you are. That being said, please allow me to say THANK  YOU!  It has been fun to raise this money together, I feel tons of support going into the race, and it was a great birthday present.

It has also been a reminder for me of the positive power of social media and technology.  There is plenty of material out there pertaining to what social media is and what it isn’t; the pros/cons, positives and pitfalls, etc.

I acknowledge the common critiques that include narcissism, voyeurism, consumerism (and other isms ) – and I think the potential danger of these by-products is real.  I also think there exists an equally compelling list of positives. Read the rest of this entry »

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