Gifts for social fans

Know someone who loves social? Pick their favourite topic for gift ideas, with a fact to share when they open it.

• Activism

  The earliest known example of sustained political activism is believed to be the Gracchi brothers' land reform efforts in ancient Rome.

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• Communities

  The fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana in the TV show *Parks and Recreation* is based on several real-life Indiana towns, but its quirky cultural aspects were largely fictionalized.

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• Community

  The running gag of Abed's elaborate pop culture references was initially conceived as a way to help Chevy Chase (Pierce Hawthorne) stay engaged with the show, as he sometimes struggled with remembering lines.

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• Connection

  A connection between two computers can be established even if they are using different operating systems.

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• Digital Divide

  The digital divide isn't just about access to devices; it also includes digital literacy – the skills needed to effectively use technology.

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• Digital Nomads

  Some digital nomads participate in "Nomadland," a growing trend of loosely connected communities of remote workers who travel and live together for extended periods.

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• Discord

  Discord's original purpose was to be a gaming-focused communication tool, not the broadly used platform it is today.

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• Empowerment

  Empowerment often increases intrinsic motivation, meaning people are driven by internal satisfaction rather than external rewards.

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• LinkedIn

  LinkedIn's original name was "Linkedln," with an extra "n" at the end.

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• Microaggressions

  Microaggressions, while seemingly small, can accumulate and significantly impact a person's mental health over time.

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• Networking

  The first message ever sent over the internet was intended to be the word login, but the system crashed after the first two letters were transmitted, meaning the inaugural communication was simply lo.

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• Philanthropy

  The word "philanthropy" comes from the Greek words "philos" (love) and "anthropos" (human).

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• Pinterest

  Pinterest was originally called Tote.

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• Reddit

  Reddit's co-founder, Alexis Ohanian, is married to Serena Williams.

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• Relationships

  Couples who frequently express gratitude towards each other tend to have happier and more stable relationships.

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• Snapchat

  Snapchat's original name was Picaboo.

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• Sociology

  The sociological imagination, a term coined by C. Wright Mills, encourages individuals to connect their personal experiences to broader societal forces.

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