The old days of having to write a "letter to the editor" that was interesting enough to earn a spot in the paper are changing due to the internet and social media. Now, it is entirely possible to gain attention and momentum by posting an open letter on-line, through social media, or even in a blog post!
This brings a ray of hope that the US government is NOT (yet) censoring the average American citizen and that free speech truly does extend to the internet.
I think that it is amazing (and so important) that the average American citizen can participate in journalism to help our world reach a new level of accountability. In his speech The Net Delusion and the Dark Side of Internet Freedom, Evgeny Morozov points out that censorship can not be allowed to exist in other countries because it is fundamental for world development that freedom of speech exists everywhere. Western-developed programs that are allowing governments to censor their citizens' freedom of online speech should be put to rest.
I hope that the increase in citizen journalism continues to keep government and corporations accountable on new levels as technology continues to improve.
I agree that it is amazing that the average american is able to participate in journalism. I think that with citizens being able to put their own opinions out there and they are able to freely express their findings helps to keep people honest. I enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is amazing that the average american is able to participate in journalism. I think that with citizens being able to put their own opinions out there and they are able to freely express their findings helps to keep people honest. I enjoyed your post!
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