S7 Ep45: How protests are born, and how they die

Benoît Schmutz-Bloch, an expert on social media's impact on protests, shares fascinating insights with Tim Phillips. They discuss why some protest movements thrive while others fizzle out, emphasizing social media's dual role in both organizing and potentially destabilizing these movements. The conversation touches on the evolution of the Yellow Vest movement in France, highlighting how online platforms influenced its trajectory and radicalization. They also explore the delicate balance between fostering peaceful protests and the risks posed by government responses.