Internet will play an even greater role in future revolutions
"Techno-optimists" will argue that not only did mobile phones and Internet play a significant role in the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions, but also that they will play an even greater role in the revolutions that will inevitably follow
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Technology: Oppressor or liberator? »Technology: Oppressor or liberator?
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ICT's capacity to spread democracy? »ICT's capacity to spread democracy?
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ICT strengthens democratic movements »ICT strengthens democratic movements
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Internet will play an even greater role in future revolutions
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Future dissent movements will have technology as a core component »Future dissent movements will have technology as a core component
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Good information and communication are keys to a *non-violent* revolt »Good information and communication are keys to a *non-violent* revolt
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In all countries, access to Internet will become cheaper and easier »In all countries, access to Internet will become cheaper and easier
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People are just starting to realize the power of images »People are just starting to realize the power of images
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Pro-dissident technology will improve »Pro-dissident technology will improve
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Tun. events broke psychological barrier for other opposition movements »Tun. events broke psychological barrier for other opposition movements
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With Internet, "leaderless" revolutions become possible »With Internet, "leaderless" revolutions become possible
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