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“You can make the case that slacktivism is important because it makes people feel affiliated to a movement and be part of it, and talk about it.”

Quote by Ethan Zuckerman

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Ethan Zuckerman

Ethan Zuckerman is a well-known blogger born in 1972. He is recognized for his insights into the internet and digital media, particularly in promoting global cultural exchange and citizen media. more

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“When I was growing up in the U.S. in the 1970s, 35-40% of an average nightly newscast focused on international stories.”

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