Egypt's Online Revolution
Once again technology has proven that it can propel humankind to accomplish greater things. Recent events are a stark reminder of the power of the Internet and the blurring of lines between the digital world with the real world. Shared sentiments and interactions in the digital universe can mobilize people and provoke action in the real world. From the Twitter-driven ouster of Tunisia's leader now comes the ouster of Egypt’s powerful leader through Facebook’s freedom fighter and Google’s manager, Ghonim. Ghonim found “We are all Khaled Said,” an anti- torture Facebook group named after an activist who was beaten to death by Egyptian police. This Facebook group started a public outcry and ended President Hosni Mubarak’s 30- year rule. Ghonim, who used Facebook to organize the initial demonstrations, attributed to Facebook the dramatic change in Egypt’s history. It was the power by the Internet to mobilize masses of people around a shared single idea that made the revolution a success.
Technology is unmistakably a powerful tool with the potential to unleash the thoughts and desire of mankind in the real world. Man can use technology for the good and accomplish great tasks that would benefit all, as was proven of late. While technology can be a good servant it can also be a bad master. Technology, when used for improper ends, can be a potent force capable of harming others. The point, therefore, is that technology is only an aid to mankind. The betterment of this world and the accomplishment of great things still rests on the hands of humans.
Once again technology has proven that it can propel humankind to accomplish greater things. Recent events are a stark reminder of the power of the Internet and the blurring of lines between the digital world with the real world. Shared sentiments and interactions in the digital universe can mobilize people and provoke action in the real world. From the Twitter-driven ouster of Tunisia's leader now comes the ouster of Egypt’s powerful leader through Facebook’s freedom fighter and Google’s manager, Ghonim. Ghonim found “We are all Khaled Said,” an anti- torture Facebook group named after an activist who was beaten to death by Egyptian police. This Facebook group started a public outcry and ended President Hosni Mubarak’s 30- year rule. Ghonim, who used Facebook to organize the initial demonstrations, attributed to Facebook the dramatic change in Egypt’s history. It was the power by the Internet to mobilize masses of people around a shared single idea that made the revolution a success.
Technology is unmistakably a powerful tool with the potential to unleash the thoughts and desire of mankind in the real world. Man can use technology for the good and accomplish great tasks that would benefit all, as was proven of late. While technology can be a good servant it can also be a bad master. Technology, when used for improper ends, can be a potent force capable of harming others. The point, therefore, is that technology is only an aid to mankind. The betterment of this world and the accomplishment of great things still rests on the hands of humans.
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