Blog 13 Smart Mobs Who Owns Media

The article Smart Mobs: The Next Social Revolution definitely supplied an awareness to my own technological consumption practices. I never really thought about the actual social changes that are occuring as a result of the shifts in media technology. I now know that there is a certain power in the knowing of these changes since there are many advantages to the connectivity of the new media. Being aware of "Smart mobs" and taking advantage of the power of being able to organize oneself with many others, despite not knowing them personally, and further making social/economical/political changes as seen necessary. Two instances in my life where I could use this advantage of smart mobs would be when trying to gain awareness for a charity that I feel should be exposed to the world. Just like posting up a sign, I can text and message random people to see my message. Another example would be political activism and trying to get the candidate I want voted to be made aware of by the public.