The Power and the Danger of Online Crowds

YouTube·TED

Explore the pivotal role of social media in news dissemination and personal storytelling, focusing on the 2005 tsunami as a turning point. Discover how YouTube videos, blogs, instant messages, and text messages became powerful tools for sharing news and preserving poignant personal accounts of the tragedy. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of information sharing and its impact on traditional news-gathering methods.