The Role of Taxonomy and Ontology in Semantic Layers - Heather Hedden.pdf
Activism and New Media: Introduction
1. How can activists and NGOs benefit from new media? By Evgeny Morozov presented at “New Media Essentials” summer school organized by Transitions Online Prague, July 12/2007
2. How can activists benefit from new media? Part 1 1. Improve access/quality of information 2. Attract public attention to a particular problem 3. Facilitate gathering and/or analyzing data with the help of volunteers (crowdsourcing) 4. Establish direct contact with politicians/constituencies
3. How can activists benefit from new media? Part 2 5. Improve outreach/attract new members 6. Mobilize the movement and help with logistics 7. Create new and creative ways for fund-raising and collective action 8. Publish and exchange info with other NGOs and activists
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