While the positive contributions of technology to social movements and uprisings have been been amply noted, if not overstated, more attention needs to be paid to the intrinsic dangers looming in the co-optation of this technology-driven networking, specifically by Washington, but by other repressive governments as well.The author explains that although social media has contributed to activism, we must be aware that it can be used against activists. In fact, plans are already underway to do just that as revealed in the article.
in the time remaining, to help us understand how the man-made system of capitalism will lead to the extinction of our human species, and so many others.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Social Media Meets 21st Century Statecraft in Latin America
Click here to access article by Cyril Mychalejko from Unside Down World.