In one of the biggest reminders so far, that social media is here to stay, The Social Network, which is a movie based on the creator of facebook Mark Zuckerberg, won big at the 2011 Golden Globe awards. The movie took home the Best Film-Drama award, Best Screenplay-Motion Picture for Aaron Sorkin, Best Director-Motion Picture for David Fincher, and Best Original Score.
The fact that a movie about facebook could win big is a validation of how much of a part of our lives this little tool for communication has become. It lets us stay connected to the people we care about, to feel that we are still part of their daily life even if they are far away, as well as message and chat to stay in touch.
Facebook has also surpassed google as most visited site on the internet in 2010.
All of these facts lead to the question, “What does the future of facebook and of social media in general hold in store?”
The possibilities are endless, and as technology takes leaps forward so will our ability to stay connected with friends and family around the world. 3D technology has also become huge lately with the success of Avatar and other films like it. What happens when you merge social media with 3D?
The video below will give you something to think about in terms of what this new technology might look like…