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“The AP has only so many reporters, and CNN only has so many cameras, but we've got a world full of people with digital cameras and Internet access.”

Quote by Howard Rheingold

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Howard Rheingold

Howard Rheingold is a writer, scholar, and digital media thinker. Born on July 7, 1947, he is renowned for his profound insights into network culture, collaboration, and the digital age. Rheingold's writings cover a range of topics from cyberliteracy to virtual reality, and his works have had a significant impact on understanding social and technological changes in the digital era. more

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