This video phenomenon was mentioned in a course "Important Issues" thread because of the digital tipping point that the viral "Kony 2012" video has reached. From the standpoint of ed. leadership and technology, this is a major piece of empirical evidence that digital doesn't have to mean ephemeral or without substance.
"Kony 2012"
count: 30 pages (30 minutes roughly extrapolated)
This post about the video and the movement behind it points to the extent of the significant impact it is having around the globe.
Masses of people, not separated by geopolitical borders but rather linked through social media, can influence national policy, military and foreign policy, and manipulate the hearts and minds of millions of people.
How can one NOT agree with the sentiment that ""where you live shouldn't determine whether you live" ?
However, I found the comment from Maria Sebastian (Kony 2012: The dangers of misinformation published March 15, 2012 at The Collegian, the University of Richmond's independent student newspaper to be an important one to hear:
Masses of people, not separated by geopolitical borders but rather linked through social media, can influence national policy, military and foreign policy, and manipulate the hearts and minds of millions of people.
How can one NOT agree with the sentiment that ""where you live shouldn't determine whether you live" ?
However, I found the comment from Maria Sebastian (Kony 2012: The dangers of misinformation published March 15, 2012 at The Collegian, the University of Richmond's independent student newspaper to be an important one to hear:
- A... danger of Kony 2012 is simply the rapid spread of misinformation. If your only source of knowledge on this 26-year conflict is a YouTube video, you might want to research more before jumping on the IC bandwagon.
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