Social media only create networks, not a hierarchical organization
High-risk activism requires authority structures to coordinate activities. Individuals are held accountable for their assigned duties, and important conflicts are resolved by the authority.
Because networks don’t have a centralized leadership structure and clear lines of authority, they have real difficulty reaching consensus and setting goals. They can’t think strategically; they are chronically prone to conflict and error. How do you make difficult choices about tactics or strategy or philosophical direction when everyone has an equal say?
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Social media only create networks, not a hierarchical organization
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