This document discusses the benefits of using social media for researchers. It argues that social media enhances human connectivity and learning, which have always been inherently human traits. Researchers are human and can benefit from social media in the same way average users do, by connecting with peers, staying up to date in their fields, and sharing knowledge. The document provides examples of social media tools researchers can use to blog, build networks, discuss ideas, share content and papers, and organize information for lifelong learning.