5 Tech Teachings From Egypt's Facebook Revolution

Heard an inspiring interview of Wael Ghonim, the leader of the Egyptian Facebook revolution, on my  NPR news app which lets me listen to news when I’m walking or at least too busy to use my hands or physically read an article for that matter. Here are some important things I took away from the dialogue:

• Your voice is important. If you have something to say to the world, speak up. You can achieve results. If you have a righteous cause, chances are there are a million people thinking the same thing.
• Protect your identity when needed. Sometimes shouting to the rooftops may not be as advantageous as you think it is.
  Interview of Wael Ghonim, the administrator of the Facebook Revolution in Egypt
  Anonymous posting can be an asset.
• Before posting something, please take your time. Slip-ups like posting from the wrong account, or something as much as T9 misinterpreting what you intended on writing can be detrimental to your cause.
• Reach out to multiple platforms. Wael used twitter as well. Sometimes different types of media are more suitable for different types of networks. Facebook is info intensive, and twitter is more for like quick updates or redirection.
• Keep your message organic. You don’t have to fight so hard for a sense of professionalism all the time. People these days are responding to feeling and emotion. This post is an example of technology and feelings colliding. Passion propels purpose.

We really have to take time an appreciate the liberties we’re given in this country. If we consider how bad it could be and what we do to give reason to restriction, we’d be more thankful and prove to those that seek to shackle a people more belief in productivity with the proper tools. Follow @GeicoTheQue for all your tech advice. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. I’m here for you.

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