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• Neural network

  A computer architecture in which a number of processors are interconnected in a manner suggestive of the connections between neurons in a human brain
• Social network

  A group of social interactions and personal relationships or a dedicated website or other application which enables users to communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.
• Neural networks are also ideally suited to help people solve complex problems in real-life situations
• Neural network is made up of neurons

  Social network is made up of humans
• Neural and Social Network are both channels for linkage and interconnection
• Both members/parts of neural and social networks mutually influence each other as participants in a group
• Each part of neural and social networks has a function and contributes to the whole network
• The functions of the human brain can be compared to the society
• The society is made up of different social groups and various types of people with different attitudes, characters, and functions
• Each group and individual in society want to function well, live happily, peacefully, successfully, and to belong to a group
• To achieve these, each group and the individual need to interact and connect with each other and most especially they need to do their part and function within the society
• Failure to interact and connect will lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and serious problems which may result in the failure of an individual, organization, or group
• There should be linkages, collaboration, and participation in society, as the saying goes, "No Man is an Island"
• Social institutions that focused on meeting our social needs

  • Schools
  • Church
  • Family
  • Economy
  • Media
  • Government
• Nowadays, people are attached, active, and living with social networking platforms and apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and others which became their common daily activity
• If our brain regulates body functions, social groups or networks are also regulated by laws to protect the rights of every member and to maintain peace and to avoid conflicts
• The demands of the digital society due to the enormous development of technology in the 21st century, brings humanity to embrace the online world
• Popular social networking sites

  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
• The popularity of social networking sites continues to grow, so does the number of users
• Social networks usually used as a way of socialization, like meeting other people, sharing latest events, photos and videos to our friends and liking and giving comments to their post
• For others, they used social platforms as a valuable tool for business and information dissemination
• Establishing connection between oneself and social network help us to be updated and connected to our family, friends, and other people around the world especially in this time of pandemic wherein we are living in a new normal and there were so many restrictions
• Social Networking Safety Tips

  • Do not share personal details or be cautious in sharing personal information
  • Adjust primary settings in your phone/computer or in your account so that you can control the information that you will be sharing
  • Limit details about work history. Do not give all the information about your past work and employer
  • Verify who is connecting with you. Limit your friends
  • Keep control of comments
• Advantages of using Social Networking

  • Possibility of unlimited communication with other users
  • New acquaintances/friends
  • Simple and easy way of communication
  • Easy access to news and important information
  • More opportunities for doing and developing business
• Disadvantages of using Social Networking

  • Lot of information
  • Bullying, cyberbullying and social pressure
  • Distraction from business/work/
  • Health problems
  • Confidentiality risks
• Social networks may help us a lot, but we cannot deny the fact that there are also some disadvantages of using it
• Although everyone has the right to establish linkage to social networks, each one must be responsible and set limitations in using it
• Social networks are not for self-validation through the reactions from other people
• Knowing what is real and expected will help us to uplift our self whatever comments or reactions that we will be receiving in social media or networks we belong
• The use of social networks by anybody whatever stage of life they belong must be governed by the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or the Republic Act.No.10175