Is social media contributing to political paralysis?
The social web can deliver a real-time pulse of the people. Is that a positive or a negative for political progress?
Obama’s Town Hall Meeting versus Twitter Truth

Obama’s Town Hall Meeting versus Twitter truth
How Social Media Turned a Brand Into a Revolution
As protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square faced off against government forces, they were prepared with this Facebook lesson from supporters in Tunisia: “Advice to the youth of Egypt: Put vinegar or onion under your scarf for tear gas.” This exchange (as reported by the New York Times) was part of a remarkable two-year social media collaboration […]