Bruno Torturra: Got a smartphone? Start broadcasting

The speaker discusses the impact of tear gas on their career, leading to the realization of the power of livestreaming in journalism. They recount their journey from a traditional media role to becoming an independent livestreamer, eventually co-founding Mídia NINJA. This group used simple technology to cover protests and challenge mainstream media narratives, growing into a national phenomenon. The speaker emphasizes the potential of livestreaming to democratize political discourse and empower citizens globally.

What are the two contrasting effects of tear gas mentioned by the speaker?

• It can make you sleepy and hyperactive.

• It can burn your eyes and help you open them.

• It can cause nausea and euphoria.

• It can cause blindness and deafness.

What event in 2011 led the speaker to explore independent livestreaming?

• A music festival in Rio de Janeiro.

• A political rally in Brasília.

• A protest in São Paulo.

• A sports event in Salvador.

What was the primary equipment used by the speaker for livestreaming?

• A smartphone and a portable Wi-Fi router.

• A drone and a high-speed internet connection.

• A simple camera and a backpack with 3G modems.

• A professional video camera and satellite uplink.

What does the acronym NINJA stand for in Mídia NINJA?

• Network of Independent Journalists and Activists

• Narrativas Independentes Jornalismo e Ação

• New Innovative Journalistic Approaches

• National Independent Journalists Association

What unexpected event helped Mídia NINJA gain prominence?

• A political election in the city.

• A major sports event in the country.

• The eruption of street protests in São Paulo.

• A natural disaster in Brazil.

How did Mídia NINJA's approach differ from traditional media outlets?

• They focused on entertainment news.

• They used large cameras and satellite vans.

• They encouraged citizen participation and used smartphones.

• They only covered international news.

What was one of the significant impacts of Mídia NINJA's coverage?

• It resulted in a new government policy on media.

• It caused a decline in newspaper sales.

• It helped release people arrested under false accusations.

• It led to the closure of several TV channels.

What is the new project the speaker is working on after Mídia NINJA?

• A political campaign.

• A social media platform.

• A journalism studio called Fluxo.

• A new television channel.

According to the speaker, what can livestreaming transform cyberspace into?

• A global shopping network.

• A virtual reality platform.

• A global political arena.

• A digital art gallery.

What does the speaker believe should be the goal of good journalism and activism?

• To increase profits.

• To support government policies.

• To entertain the audience.

• To help citizens see the world through others' eyes.