Words Are a Revolution
For anyone who’s ever asked me, “Why use Twitter?” “Why do I care if you’re going to the store and talking about it online?” Go listen to Biz Stone’s interview on Fresh Air.
When you put inexpensive technology in the hands of the people, when you facilitate their usage of it - finding ways around government censorship and shutdowns; when you let people have a voice, you get revolutions.
The Federalist Papers jump-started the American Revolution. Why is it so hard to see that allowing people to make their voices heard- many of who are reporting on their latest project and their cute kittens, sure - you get change? You get dialogue. You get community.
