This situation in Egypt is fascinating to watch. As in Tunisia on the North African coast, much of the mechanics of moving forward with a little social upheaval has been fueled by social media. Facebook and Twitter have kept the fires of revolution stoked.
It is a different world, but with predictable outcomes. Crowds find their way the the main squares whether via word of mouth , newspaper, underground radio or TV..and now social media. Governments respond with confusion, shows of force; opposition leaders emerge with bullhorns and chanting crowds.
The main difference with these fledgling revolts in Egypt and Tunisia seems to be the speed of the information being discussed and spread. Facebook and Twitter have become indispensable tools of the people in the rush to reform and maybe transform.
Most of us social media for fun..some serious stuff here and there will find its way into our discussions. But watching what is happening in Egypt makes those status updates about what I had for lunch seem kinda silly.
Will be interesting to see how this all unfolds..but man is it a different world.
Mark Stevens
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