The Straits Times: Facebook is consistent with the celebrity culture we live in, says communication expert

Release Date: March 9, 2010 This content is archived.

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An article in Singapore's The Straits Times on the popularity of Facebook and other social media quotes Michael Stefanone, assistant professor of communication, who says the technology allows ordinary people to "broadcast personal information -- like we're our own celebrities."

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