Facebook In Egypt: The Dawn Of A New Free Democratic Press?

At the rate of our technological growth, we - as a society - are developing technology faster than we're understanding how to use it. Facebook is a perfect example.

At the rate of our technological growth, we – as a society – are developing technology faster than we’re understanding how to use it. Facebook is a perfect example.

For most users, Facebook is a social networking site for accumulating friends and establishing industry contacts. For those less network-savvy, it’s a form of social narcissism. Whichever way you’re using Facebook, it’s time to start thinking about The Social Network’s political potentials.

It is my thesis that the revolution in Egypt demonstrates that we – as a global village – are finally beginning to understand the subversive opportunities that social media provides.

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