This protest, in what appears to be Lithuania, may have the right idea when it comes to the debate over the role of technology in activism: it’s going to take some combination of old and new methods. (Also, finally, a use for the iPad… am I right?)
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Maybe if enough people do this, a market will be created for iPad 2.0 – Protest Edition. This will have an expandable antenna-like handle so a press of a button makes it a protest placard. Mac – powered by The People.