Zeynep Tufekci: Online social change: easy to organize, hard to win

The video explores the dual role of technology in empowering and weakening social movements. It highlights the Gezi Park protests as a case study, showing how Twitter helped break media censorship. The discussion extends to global movements like the Arab uprisings and Occupy, questioning why digital ease doesn't always lead to successful outcomes. The video emphasizes the need for sustained effort, capacity building, and innovation in social movements to achieve long-term success.

What paradoxical effect can technology have on social movements?

• It can make them more violent.

• It can make them more organized.

• It can weaken them while empowering them.

• It can make them less visible.

What incident helped Turkish citizens realize the power of Twitter before the Gezi Park protests?

• A natural disaster.

• A political election.

• A military bombing incident.

• A sports event.

Which movement is considered the first to gain global attention through the internet?

• The Arab Spring.

• The Zapatista movement.

• The Occupy Movement.

• The Civil Rights Movement.

What was a major challenge for the Civil Rights Movement in 1955?

• Opposition from international organizations.

• Difficulty in spreading information.

• Limited access to digital technology.

• Lack of public support.

How did the Civil Rights Movement manage to organize without digital tools?

• By holding secret meetings.

• By using social media.

• By distributing leaflets and organizing carpools.

• By relying on international support.

What is a key difference between modern movements and historical ones like the Civil Rights Movement?

• Historical movements were less effective.

• Modern movements scale up quickly but lack long-term organization.

• Historical movements had better technology.

• Modern movements have more financial resources.

What is a common issue faced by modern social movements?

• Lack of initial enthusiasm.

• Inability to sustain long-term impact.

• Too much government support.

• Over-reliance on traditional media.

What is necessary for social movements to succeed over the long term?

• More social media campaigns.

• Better online decision-making tools.

• Innovation at multiple levels.

• Increased funding from governments.

What is the role of platforms like Lumio and Democracy OS?

• To replace traditional political systems.

• To enhance participatory decision-making.

• To organize protests more efficiently.

• To provide financial support to movements.

What does the speaker suggest is needed along with digital tools for effective social movements?

• Stronger political alliances.

• More public demonstrations.

• Tea without sugar.

• Increased media coverage.