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Internet is My Religion
The Power of Human Networks
Our topic today is on the power of the online communities. We have faith in the human civilization - Humans are inherently good - we all know of the wonders Men are capable of achieving when they are united and working together.
So in case that the Arab Spring Revolutions have not convinced you, we've got something for you! Just watch this video and you too will speak of what ordinary people can achieve by sharing information and with simple interaction. Keep in mind that the original livestream has been viewed approximately 300 000 times, and it is among the most inspiring stories I have heard, in a long time. This, also on the power of the online community, is the second.
At the Personal Democracy Forum 2011 (#PdF11), developer and activist Jim Gilliam gave this inspiring talk about his life, his battles with cancer, and how he found grace in the networks and connections that the Internet makes possible. This video truly demonstrates how a simple network of committed individuals can change the world, just by interacting with each other.
If you haven't seen this yet, you are really missing something people. It is well worth the 10 minutes!
Opinion
We see the internet as the facilitator of a global phenomenon which we refer to as the coming together of humanity; we think that this will finally offer a way for the virtue, found in the overarching majority of human beings, to overpower greed and special interests, a force held by the few.
We believe so, because if History can teach us anything, is that there is nothing more effective and dangerous than a mass of individuals, which is conscious and aware of its rights and freedoms, and determined to acquire them. The beauty is that thanks to the internet, this will be achieved almost mechanically; because the most powerful tool behind the web, is the ability to by-pass those who purposely keep information secret. So following the long nap of the TV generation - let us introduce you to the Net 2.0 generation.
To find out more on the video visit the official website. You can also follow @PdF or visit the Personal Democracy forum.
A big Up to Alex @ the ManalaClub for sharing this with us! Those French guys can make pretty marvellous things other than cheese, wine and electing short presidents!