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Young Egyptians, gazing through the windows of the Internet, have gained a keener sense than many of their elders of the freedoms and opportunities they lack. They have found in social media a way to interact and share ideas, bypassing, in virtual space, the restrictions placed on physical freedom of assembly.
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What this quote means
The youth in Egypt are aware of their lack of freedoms and use social media to express themselves despite restrictions.
This quote by Mohamed Elbaradei reflects how young Egyptians have become more aware of their deprived freedoms through the internet. Social media has empowered them to express their thoughts and ideas, allowing them to connect with one another beyond the physical limitations imposed by society, showcasing the transformative power of technology in the fight for freedom and expression.
Themes
FreedomSocial MediaYouthExpressionTechnology
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the role of technology in modern activism.
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