The Power
News: I don’t see Periscope being used for this purpose as often as I would like, but maybe it is because the service is new. I see breaking news and information better laid out on Snapchat. There is power in seeing individuals in the midst of a protest or at an event. Getting the first person perspective, gives an individual the chance to sympathize with those in any given situation. Developing Self-Awareness: Using Periscope is a great way to find out more about yourself because it forces a broadcaster or watcher to reflect on what is being discussed. If you are the one broadcasting, it is a great way to hone your thoughts. You get other people’s opinions on issues and get instant feedback on whether you are engaging or not. Putting yourself out there is not easy, but don’t get heartbroken if everyone leaves your room. Just try again! It’s also a great practice to test your resilience. Public Speaking: If you are interested in getting into public speaking, what better way is there to see if you have those chops than to undergo a trial by fire? There are more people watching than broadcasting. Based on feedback from users, the major reasons why people don’t broadcast is because they can not accept criticism or negative