Predictions on Social Media

"The only way to predict your future is to create it" - Alvin Toffler

 In a researchers point of view, to create it, there must be some basis e.g.  trends mapping, use statistical predictors, etc. As a social media enthusiast, my concern is where

is social media going. Who said these stuffs are fleeting? Check this out:

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