Care to explain what Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Facebook are?

[Max]

"Take Twitter for example. I just don't see what's so cool about snapping selfies, pictures of what I'm having for dinner and quoting other people. "

Thats just what stupid, self absorbed people use it for. There are other uses.

For example, authors, athletes, politicians, and other "people of interest" use it to keep in touch with their fans and share information. Organizations like World Wildlife Fund use it to keep members updated on relevant issues before congress.

So you can follow interesting people and have a source of info and news that is totally different from what the media gives you. Try following, for example, @RichardDawkins, @MMFlint, @PeterSinger, and @FilthyRichmond