Castells, M.
2012, ‘Opening: Networking minds, creating meaning, contesting
power', in Networks of Outrage and Hope, Polity, Cambridge, pp. 1-19.
Castells writing points to the inextricability of society from technology (Sawyer & Tyworth 2006). The Internet and social media here is seen to be an extension of society, particularly when it comes to political movements. Mass-communication has helped to spread the awareness of political injustice and demonstrations taking place, giving power back to the people. Individuals saw the potential for ICTs to help with these movements, both spreading awareness and allowing people to become involved no matter where they are located.
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