Riots are a classic coordination problem [1]. Peaceful protests, of course, can use official means of communication. The hard part is how to coordinate violence

Riots are a classic coordination problem [1]. Peaceful protests, of course, can use official means of communication. The hard part is how to coordinate violence and looting, which would otherwise preempted by law enforcement. The linked essay is a fascinating read on the topic. [1] https://scholars-stage.blogspot.com/2020/05/on-days-of-disorder.html https://scholars-stage.blogspot.com/2020/05/on-days-of-disor...