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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Internet gives access to alternative, independent sources of info
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