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Havoc On the Platform, and Off

Land of the Giants

CHAPTER

Twitter as a Tool for Activism and Revolution

This chapter explores the role of Twitter in activism and revolution, discussing its impact in movements such as the Iranian protests and Ferguson, as well as Twitter CEO Dorsey's pride in its social good. It also contrasts this with Donald Trump's use of Twitter as a promotional tool and later as a political weapon, generating attention and shaping his public image.

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