YouTube EOTO: Blog post #5

YouTube EOTO: Blog Post #5

YouTube, and it's History

Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, three former PayPal workers, launched the video-sharing website YouTube in February 2005. Their own struggles with online video sharing and locating were the inspiration for the website. At the time, there was no simple way to share video content with others, and the capabilities of the already-existing video-sharing websites were constrained. The platform's creators saw an opportunity to give users a simpler way to submit and share movies with a larger audience.

Fun Fact!

Initially, YouTube was intended to be a dating site called "Tune In Hook Up." The plan did not, however, go as planned, thus the platform's creators changed their focus to video sharing. They wanted to build a platform that would democratize access to video content so that anyone with an internet connection could use it.

How Has It Changed The World?

The globe has been greatly impacted by YouTube. The platform has completely changed how we watch and distribute video content. It has given millions of people a voice who might not have otherwise been able to express their ideas and abilities. Also, YouTube has given individuals and companies an accessible platform to reach a worldwide audience and monetize their material.

Access to video content was a problem that YouTube helped to solve. Before YouTube, the main sources of video material were television, movies, and DVDs. Anyone may now make and share video content thanks to YouTube's capacity for anyone to submit and share their own videos. Also, YouTube has made it simpler for users to locate and access video content that would have otherwise been challenging to get.

The Changed Sectors from YouTube

The entertainment sector has been one of YouTube's most notable effects. Independent musicians, comedians, and filmmakers now have a new platform to share their work and connect with a larger audience. A new generation of celebrities has also emerged on YouTube. My number one favorite has got to be "PewDiePie", who records varieties of genres for YouTube, usually comedic though. World education has been significantly impacted by YouTube as well. People may now learn about a variety of topics through online tutorials and lectures thanks to the platform. The availability of free lectures and courses on YouTube from numerous universities and educational institutions has increased access to and affordability of education for people all over the world. The way we communicate with one another has altered as a result of YouTube. It has made it simpler for people to express their ideas and thoughts, and it has given politics and protests a new forum. Political movements have benefited significantly from the platform.

The Negative Impacts of YouTube

The ease with which information can be shared on YouTube has also led to the spread of misinformation and propaganda, which can have negative impacts. The biggest of the negative impacts is YouTube's effect on mental health. The website has drawn criticism for promoting inappropriate content like hate speech, conspiracies, and fake information. The website has also been accused of promoting misleading information, which can be harmful to people's mental health and general wellbeing.

A Conclusion

In conclusion, YouTube has had a big impact on the world, changing how we consume and distribute video content and bringing a new form of communication, entertainment, and education. The platform has had a lot of positive results, but it has also had a lot of negative ones, especially in terms of the spread of harmful content. Even now, YouTube is a large and potent platform, and in the years to come, its impact on the world is anticipated to grow even more. I use it everyday, and it has helped me with a countless number of things.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/YouTube

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_YouTube#:~:text=The%20domain%20name%20%22YouTube.com%22%20was%20activated%20on%20February,of%20Chad%20Hurley%2C%20Steve%20Chen%2C%20and%20Jawed%20Karim.

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