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You can't beat politics with technology http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-11/18/peter-sunde-hemlis-political-apathy http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2

• AlexanderDhoore 13y ago
  I'm sure many would disagree.
• moocowduckquack 13y ago
  Political change is often forshadowed by technological revolutions. The mechanisation of agriculture, for instance, had a major influence on the decline of serfdom. Also, certain technologies have an obviously direct form of political influence, like the AK-47.
• nl 13y ago
  Yeah, that's not actually what he says. The exact quote is You can't beat politics with new technology all the time. He goes on to argue that involvement in politics is important as well as technology.
• clarry 13y ago
  "Go away Cameron" is a strong political statement. If this thing gets lots of media attention and users (I hope it does!), then it's definitely sending a message. Actually using technology sounds like a great way to influence politics for people who otherwise can't do much besides vote and whine.