Description
We are witnessing quick changes in the ways people communicate and consume information. We have moved from a context where information was in the hands of a few to a context with increasingly decentralized information networks. Citizens with access to an Internet connection can now empower themselves through technology to share their stories in first person and build upon their own narratives without a need for intermediaries, as we have seen during the recent mobilizations in the Middle East and North Africa region.
During this conference we will focus on the relationship between Internet Social Media and their impact on the ground, focusing on the specific context of the Middle East and North Africa region. Are Social Media like Facebook, Youtube or Twitter bringing more power to citizens in order to have an impact on their own context? Do citizens´ aspirations conflict with these companies interests? What are the implications of individuals using free (but private) platforms to broadcast and share content that is politically sensitive?
When: April 5 Where: La Casa Encendida, Madrid
Access is free and open. Seats are limited to 200
The conferences will be broadcasted by:
Las conferencias serán en inglés pero los asistentes dispondrán de traducción simultánea al español
