David Yang

David Yang, a Harvard researcher and author on protests, joins Noam Yuchtman from the University of Oxford to unravel the dynamics of modern protest movements. They discuss how social media shapes activism and the changing nature of protests post-Arab Spring. The conversation explores economic motivations behind protests, emphasizing how poverty and unemployment fuel discontent. They also highlight the pro-social motivations of individuals involved, reframing the narrative around protesters as committed to public welfare rather than just discontent.