TED Talks: Cyber Awe Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. Clay Shirky: How Social Media Can Make History

In the first episode of TED Talks: Cyber Awe, Clay Shirky, author and thinker on the social and economic effects of Internet technologies, explores how social media platforms have revolutionized society and the ways in which individuals can mobilize collective action in the digital age. Shirky delves into the history of successful large-scale movements, from the Protestant Reformation to the Civil Rights movement, and provides insights into how technology advancements have allowed for quicker and more effective organizing. He explains how social media has provided a platform for individuals to become active participants in creating change, and how tools such as hashtags and Twitter have allowed for widespread dissemination of information and rapid mobilization of individuals towards a common goal. Shirky also addresses the criticism of social media as a tool for "slacktivism," and argues that even small actions taken through digital media can have significant impacts in terms of raising awareness and influencing public opinion. He challenges the audience to consider how they can use social media to effect change in their own communities, and encourages them to embrace the unique potential of these platforms to create a better world. Overall, Shirky's talk provides a fascinating and thought-provoking perspective on the power of social media in shaping our collective history.

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