Understanding Twitter's Role in Social Movements

The video discusses Twitter's role in social action and its ethical responsibilities. It highlights the power of algorithms and censorship in shaping media narratives. The speaker reflects on personal experiences with media appearances during significant events, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations. An analogy to the Berlin Wall is used to illustrate the role of communication tools in historical events.

What is one potential impact of Twitter on social movements?

• It can decrease public engagement.

• It can reduce media coverage.

• It can lead to revolutions.

• It can increase government control.

What ethical responsibility does Twitter have as a media platform?

• To manage how news is disseminated.

• To censor all trending topics.

• To promote only positive news.

• To ignore public opinion.

What is a potential consequence of Twitter's algorithmic control?

• Increased transparency.

• Decreased user engagement.

• Unbiased news coverage.

• Censorship of popular hashtags.

How did the co-founder of Twitter view the term 'Twitter Revolution'?

• As a way to increase user engagement.

• As an accurate description.

• As an overstatement of Twitter's role.

• As a marketing opportunity.

Why did the speaker choose not to appear on talk shows during significant events?

• They were busy with other commitments.

• They were not interested in promoting Twitter.

• They felt it was inappropriate to capitalize on serious events.

• They wanted to avoid media attention.

What was the speaker's concern about commenting on international politics?

• They preferred to focus on technology.

• They wanted to avoid controversy.

• They felt unqualified to speak on the topic.

• They were not interested in politics.

What was the speaker's strategy to handle media invitations?

• They asked for more time to decide.

• They used the word 'inappropriate' to decline.

• They accepted all invitations.

• They ignored all invitations.

What example is used to illustrate the appropriate use of media platforms?

• The launch of a new product.

• The invention of the telephone.

• The fall of the Berlin Wall.

• The rise of social media.

How did the speaker eventually handle media appearances?

• They never appeared on any shows.

• They avoided all media interactions.

• They appeared only for positive topics.

• They appeared whenever invited.

What lesson can be learned from the speaker's approach to media pressure?

• Avoid all media interactions.

• Focus solely on company growth.

• Always accept media invitations.

• Use strategic communication to maintain relationships.