Clinton advisor compares Internet to Che Guevara

Posted on Wednesday, June 22 2011 @ 23:18 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Hillary Clinton's senior adviser for innovation claims the Internet has become the Che Guevara of the 21st century:
Hillary Clinton's senior adviser for innovation at the US state department has lauded the way the internet has become "the Che Guevara of the 21st century" in the Arab Spring uprisings.

Speaking at the Guardian's Activate summit in London on Wednesday, Alec Ross said "dictatorships are now more vulnerable than ever" as disaffected citizens organise influential protest movements on Facebook and Twitter.
More info at Guardian.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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