Co-Creator of Occupy Wall Street: Why Protest is Broken

The video explores the evolution of social movements, highlighting the influence of contagious moods and new tactics, as seen in Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring. It discusses the future of activism, emphasizing social movements that win elections, like Podemos and the Five Star Movement. The unified theory of protest is introduced, with a focus on divine intervention as a key pillar. Various theories of activism, including volunteerism, structuralism, and subjectivism, are examined. The role of divine intervention in movements is explored, citing examples from Occupy Wall Street and Christianity.

What is a key characteristic of the new social movements in Europe, as discussed in the video?

• They focus on individual leadership.

• They aim to win elections and govern.

• They rely solely on traditional protest methods.

• They avoid political engagement.

Which of the following is NOT one of the traditional theories of activism mentioned?

• Subjectivism

• Volunteerism

• Structuralism

• Materialism

What does the speaker suggest is a fourth option in the theory of revolution?

• Cultural shifts

• Economic factors

• Divine intervention

• Human actions

How does the speaker describe the influence of divine intervention on social movements?

• As an unexplainable and inspiring element

• As a minor and irrelevant aspect

• As a purely economic phenomenon

• As a predictable and measurable factor

Which historical example is used to illustrate the impact of divine intervention on social movements?

• The French Revolution

• Christianity's spread through Saint Paul and Constantine

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution