There's a whole generation of young people who are faced with the so-called 'jobless recovery.' Necessity is the mother of invention. They are out there, all around the world, creating new companies.
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You think that social media is about hooking up online? For these kids [in the Tunisian Revolution], it was a military tool to defend unarmed people from murderers.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the transformative power of social media in political activism, showcasing its role beyond mere social interaction.
In this quote, Don Tapscott highlights the significant impact of social media on the Tunisian Revolution, illustrating that, for many activists, it served as a vital military tool to mobilize and defend unarmed civilians against violence. This perspective shifts the common view of social media as a platform for casual connections, presenting it as a potent instrument for social change and resistance in the face of oppression.
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Social MediaRevolutionActivismDefenseChange
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In a speech about the role of technology in modern activism.
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