Reaction to Participatory Culture

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In the above video, Michael Anti, a Chinese blogger, describes how his country censors the internet to prevent the spread of information that could potentially harm the government. This clip shows how although the web provides users the ability to voice their opinions and dissent, the state may use methods to exert control. Indeed, people voluntarily posting their views can serve as fantastic way for those in power to conduct surveillance on the populace.

Source: Behind the Great Firewall of China. Michael Anti (Zhao Jing). TED, 2012. Web.