Mass media and social media, change the world. Mass media and social media are the technology that surrounds us. They are means of mass communication that reach an unlimited number of people. The media has changed the way the world thinks. Mass media refers to television, magazines, newspapers, pictures and radio. Social media refers to any type of internet logging like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google among others. Mass and social media surround us and tell us what we should be or do. This can lead to constructive behaviors or lead to the destruction of lives caused by the way the media relays these messages. Ultimately, the diversity of people is a victim of mass media and social media. No one can make that one decision. Therefore, changing the way people think. As a result, it has changed the way the public perceives presidential candidates. The media has come a long way since 1960. President Nixon first used the media to introduce himself to American citizens. The History Channel said: "The Kennedy-Nixon debates not only had a major impact on the outcome of the election, but also ushered in a new era in which public image-making and exploitation of Media exposure have become essential ingredients of a successful political campaign. » (A&E Television Networks, LLC)In 1963, polls showed that more people relied on television than reading the newspaper. In 1966, anyone could access government documents with the passage of the Freedom of Information Act. It gives the right to know information on government matters. From 1965 to 1973, the Vietnam War was broadcast live on television, showing the attention paid to what was really happening and the lies that were there. He challenged the government...... middle of paper ...... and tells us we can support each other against cancers. Many good things can come out of the media, but we need to know the difference between what is good and what is not. The media is so awesome that it can influence who we have as the President of the United States. This seems to have a huge impact on everyone who has access to social media or mass media. We all want to be someone and what happens outside of our body has such a big influence that we can't control what other people think but have a huge impact. about how they think about it. Works Cited A&E Television Networks, LLC. “The First JFK-Nixon Debate.” 04 2014. Historychannel.com. the canvas. April 13, 2014.Columbus, Louis (contributor). IDC: 87% of connected device sales by 2017 will be tablets and smartphones. September 12, 2013. web. Jumpstart Productions, LLC. NOW. 2010. the web. 13 04 2014.