This story is a great recount of how blogging has become another method for revolution in country's with oppressive regimes, however, I always wonder about what the connection is between such dangerous acts and movement toward liberation.
The connection between what the U.S. is going to be doing with third world countries such as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and different intelligence groups is a prime example of how pertinent blogging is becoming--as the author made reference to how blogging impacts even something as once sacred as the federal government's information exchange.
Another component of this story which warrants grave attention is the discussion of wireless technology in general. Although blogging is the topic of discussion for our blog and class overall, the recognition which is warranted for other wireless transmissions such as text messages or data transfers via other handheld components is mentioned here as a means of intimidation, but the inverse has to exist as well, where such devices and measures are being utilized for the purpose of communicating the message of oppression and the need for freedom.
All-in-all, this article which is titled "Bloggers are Africa's new rebels" with a deck of "The Web has become a powerful tool for democratization" hints at the power of blogs, but begs the question of how do individuals looking to accomplish the same things work together through blogging to become more effective in their efforts, and ultimately accomplish the change and revolution that they're ultimately trying to achieve?
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This story is a great recount of how blogging has become another method for revolution in country's with oppressive regimes, however, I always wonder about what the connection is between such dangerous acts and movement toward liberation.
The connection between what the U.S. is going to be doing with third world countries such as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and different intelligence groups is a prime example of how pertinent blogging is becoming--as the author made reference to how blogging impacts even something as once sacred as the federal government's information exchange.
Another component of this story which warrants grave attention is the discussion of wireless technology in general. Although blogging is the topic of discussion for our blog and class overall, the recognition which is warranted for other wireless transmissions such as text messages or data transfers via other handheld components is mentioned here as a means of intimidation, but the inverse has to exist as well, where such devices and measures are being utilized for the purpose of communicating the message of oppression and the need for freedom.
All-in-all, this article which is titled "Bloggers are Africa's new rebels" with a deck of "The Web has become a powerful tool for democratization" hints at the power of blogs, but begs the question of how do individuals looking to accomplish the same things work together through blogging to become more effective in their efforts, and ultimately accomplish the change and revolution that they're ultimately trying to achieve?