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The social era, from the word "social" is indeed into communication. Being an information and news literate during the social era is necessary as Information and News are being sent or shared to the public by the means of communication. Thus, they have a common characteristic which is communication. They can never be irrelevant as of course they have something in common. During the social era, one must be an information and news literate in order to never be fooled easily by such information given from a source. In the midst of the social era, people can connect easily and it is way more convenient than the old days, but, information can be right and/or wrong.

Social Media has been used by many businesses to promote and advertise their different products and invents, just like before but it is more advanced now. It also made the world smaller than we thought, it made us connect and communicate with each other without experiencing any hassle. However, as it advances there are a lot of disadvantages found with the new Media, such as Biased news, Fake news, and Unverified information going around the social media we're using. We the introduction of Cellphone and Computer devices, it also became the introduction of Social Media.

There has never been a deeper significant interest in news literacy. As information became more contaminated with a never-ending stream of fake news, misinformation, scams, rumors, sarcasm, and promotion — all are appearing as actual reporting — that became increasingly impossible to distinguish fact from fiction. While its people's trust in the news media is declining, misinformation from people has added to upsetting social patterns and startling political gatherings. Due to youths' increased reliance on social media for news, there has been an increase in media literacy initiatives aimed at supporting youth's ability to critically and consciously interpret the news. To be news literate, on the other hand, does not always imply that such knowledge and abilities are utilized in practice.

With the manipulation of the biased media, this is where information and news literary comes in. It is very important to know these in order for us to not easily become dogs of the Governments. Information and news literature helps us become aware of what the Media says, with the knowledge we gained from this, we can easily tell or verify if it's fake or not. Honestly, in today's generation, there are a lot of people who have been poisoned by the wrong information given to them, this is why we should know how to be literate enough especially with the pieces of information given to us. We should always remember, as the world advances, we people should be advance too in order to live with the Modern World.

The relationship between the Government and Media has always been complicated. Not all Government is vouching for that specific media, and some do. Media has always been the number enemy of some Governments, some Governments will say it's biased and some will say it's not. One example of this statement is during elections. That is where a Government Official and media became friends. The government pays the media, and media will showcase the Government's advantages and good doings. The Media and the Government have the power to manipulate the public and change how they think on a specific topic. Both systems are made for the people. Without Government, there will be no one to discipline and implement laws to avoid chaos, and without Media, we wouldn't have a single idea of what is going on with the world. This is the reason why people are manipulated, and some have their statements and opinions, and that is where an argument between the public starts.

So, how bad is it when we use it the other way around? In this time of pandemic and election, there is a lot of fake news and misinformation floating around on social media.If we do not filter those good articles and true information, we will be blinded by the current happenings and situations in our digital space. Because of misinformation, many people will be lost on track because they will automatically believe what they have read online, even though it’s not true. I myself will also be misinformed by those articles if I do not filter fake or true news and information. Everyone is accountable for what they post and share on the internet.We will make amends to those who have been blinded by the truth as a result of our actions.a choice whether you use social media for good or bad. Generation Z has the power to have a better social media space.

It greatly impacts our daily lives and makes our living more accessible and easy. Social media has also become our entertainment and a marketplace among sellers and buyers. With the help of new technology and media, we can say that everything has pros and cons. However, it has an impact on Gen Z, which might become an issue. It can be destructive and can cause uncontrollable addiction. It has also had a negative impact on people. Examples of negative effects of social media include cyberbullying, addictive use, trolling, online witch hunts, fake news, privacy abuse, and some of the material they obtain online is inaccurate. Furthermore, social media can manipulate and influence our minds and even in society, which could have a negative impact not just for being unproductive but also on our physical and mental health. Through media, normal communication has changed and it partly affected the true and important aspect of the basis of communication in the way people react to different emotions, verbal cues or nonverbal cues, and even social cues.

The digital divide has made its presence felt once again. People are looking to digitalization to cope to the developing uncertainties and function with little disturbance while much of society grinds to a halt. Due to school closures, lessons have been moved online. The use of computer media to mediate good communication across near and dear ones has increased as a result of quarantine limitations. Our recent experience demonstrates that adjusting to these unprecedented conditions is everything but easy. People who do not have access to the internet, in particular, are even more challenged than previously. In many circumstances, technology's lifeline is only available to those who have access to it. In the least developed countries, where two out of every ten individuals are online, the situation is considerably worse. This issue manifests itself in a variety of ways, including who has access to knowledge and the digital educational divide. The digital educational divide has become increasingly evident in the realm of education and learning due to disruptions in the delivery of courses to students and the transition to online learning. A virtual class cannot be completed overnight, especially when necessary infrastructure is absent, such as a reliable power supply, computers, and internet access. Concerns have also been expressed regarding how individuals who are already disadvantaged in terms of internet access, such as students, may be harmed even more as a result of the situation. While the present epidemic may be new to many of us, the digital gap has been for quite some time. People's meaningful engagement in the digital society is nevertheless hampered by disparities in access across various fault lines, including gender, age, and socioeconomic position. On the other hand, because the digital divide is a long-standing issue, we already have some fundamental knowledge and tools to examine its origins, processes, and potential solutions, so we don't have to reinvent the wheel.