Internet gives access to alternative, independent sources of info
Networks create a “public voice” even in the most non-democratic states. Bloggers, tweeters, and texters form communities and make their grievances known. The acts of transmitting and receiving information build up what Darnton describes as “a common consciousness of involvement in public affairs.”
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Technology: Oppressor or liberator? »Technology: Oppressor or liberator?
ICT's capacity to spread democracy? »ICT's capacity to spread democracy?
ICT strengthens democratic movements »ICT strengthens democratic movements
ICT helps the population view regime change as a possibility »ICT helps the population view regime change as a possibility
ICT inihibits control of opinion by dictators »ICT inihibits control of opinion by dictators
Internet gives access to alternative, independent sources of info
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