How Do You Spread Ideas?
Continuing with my series of questions, I am now trying to get a grasp on how we are using technology to spread our ideas and, more importantly, which ones we find the most reliable.
In the "old" days, when something urgent or exciting occurred, you might write a letter or make a phone call to get the word out. Today, we're far more connected and we have access to a suite of mediums to choose from:
- Instant Messenging
- Mobile Phone
- Blogging
- SMS
I've arranged those in the order that seems to make the most sense to me. Here's how that happens for me. If something comes along that I want to spread, I will adjust my starting point based on the information. If I get some hilarious link, I am most likely to launch a multitude of IM windows and send the link along to everyone that's online. From there, I might e-mail everyone else. If it's really worth mentioning, I might call people or blog about it. I never have been a big fan of SMS, but it's possible as a last resort (for me).
Which technologies are you using the most? How would you order this list in terms of ability to reach people? What kind of content is most appropriate for each medium?
Inquiring minds want to know.