YOUTUBE

As the semester is coming to an end and we are filled with final papers and nights of studying we are all just wanting break to come faster and faster. When I was told that for homework we had to watch a video entitled,  “An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube” which was 55 minutes long I was not excited. I actually came up with a plan to watch it in 15 minute intervals. Once I began watching the video I sort of rolled my eyes at it but before I realized I was hooked to it and I watched it straight through the 55 minutes. This video is basically showing/ proving how Youtube, this online source of media, is completely changing the lives of people. There is a sense of connection these “Youtubers” have with each other. Some post videos to inspire, entertain, or even to talk about their lives. The audience is able to post feedback or even post a video in return. Millions of people post videos every day and millions of people watch them. The real question is, Why do care what people are posting? Why do we want to find out their backgrouds if we will never actually meet them?

As a student that uses Youtube occasionally for makeup tutorials or for school presentations/ projects I was not literate in what Youtube actually is and the capabilities it allows. Through watching this video I was able to see how people connect with each and inspire others through the “Free Hugs” video and even how people create music videos become superstars. This video was extremely informative and I think everyone who is interested in Youtube or everyone in general should watch this video because they will truly learn a lot. With that being said here’s the video! Enjoy.

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