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“Social networks are like grease - in some cases, gasoline - for our personal business networking machines. If you aren't plugged in, you will be out-done by better-connected, hyper-networked colleagues and competitors.”

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danah boyd is a renowned researcher focusing on social media, internet culture, and youth behavior. Born on November 24, 1977, she is known for her research on how social media platforms affect the social interactions and identity formation of teenagers. more

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