Through teleconferencing, the discussion and articulation of information and opinions within groups are made possible. It is a new form of collective communication that eliminates the frictions of traveling from one place to another and taking with it relevant amount of time and other resources. Whether it is employed for business reasons or for fun and leisure, teleconferencing surely is mediating social interactions and bridging all gaps that potentially create disagreement and conflicts.
Aside from being a powerful tool in business and in social networking, Teleconferencing is also a relevant resource in governing political bodies and nations. As seen on TV, teleconferencing is employed in the state meetings of world leaders and the members of their cabinet, as well as in the talks of congress officials, especially in times of national emergency when important officials are situated in a far province or tasked to visit another country.
Teleconferencing is initially done using the infrastructure of telephone lines, gathering different parties in various locations and subsequently sending them into a common room wherein they can virtually talk to one another. Due to the advancements in the world wide web, the Internet too became a medium that can facilitate teleconferencing, utilizing new Voice Over IP technologies to provide convenience to computer users.
