When it becomes a bloody reality, we have to come together and look at what can be done to return to the order of peace, ... There is no alternative to it.
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The internet, Facebook and Twitter have created mass communications and social spaces that regimes cannot control.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The internet and social media have enabled unprecedented freedom of communication, challenging authoritarian control.
Shimon Peres highlights the role of the internet, along with platforms like Facebook and Twitter, in fostering open communication and social interaction that transcends governmental control. This democratization of information allows individuals to connect, share, and express their views freely, making it increasingly difficult for regimes to suppress dissent or manipulate the narrative.
Themes
InternetSocial MediaCommunicationFreedomControl
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing the role of social media during a lecture on modern politics.
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