. What are the greatest benefits of social media for individuals and society?

[timelord1962]

Social media (here and social networking sites) enhances my life by introducing me to people that I would never come into contact with,off-line.
It has greatly helped me in understanding other views,including Religious and Cultural views.

I have met some incredible people,on-line,including my girlfriend.
I've also come into contact with some cyber-stalkers and trolls,but they are of little importance to me.

That's the individual though,as for society in general?
I think it's helping most people break through the cultural boundaries that have been set up and is making most people's lives better.
People are able to talk to other people from almost anywhere now,and it's creating a true global village.