Week 10: Politics & Internet

Internet, social media & politics. 

Internet had already integrated into part of our everyday lives. What about the political scene? Are they catching up? Did they utilize this technology tool to promote their campaign etc?

& yes, social media is so prevalent, how could the politicians not harness the power of this new media? well, the politicians in the United States have been using the Internet in their campaigns since 1990s. However, in recent years, the usage of Internet by politicians have developed dramatically and social media is shaping the political discourse. Here's a short clip between political science professors on how the impact of social media and Web ads can affect political campaigns. 

Some of the points were quite true where people nowadays, no longer watch video or this interview on TV. Everything is viewed on the Internet & social media is really an influential tool that helps convey the news.

Other than reaching out to traditional broadcast TV viewers, the use of social media in politician campaigns are able to reach supporters & potential voters.

An incident that happened in Singapore few years ago ; Anonymous declared "War" on PAP government. The video spread like wildfire that went viral on social media as people would keep reposting the video and blacked out their FB display picture. The video also encourage Singaporeans to start a public protest by dressing in black and red.

Some citizens might think that the Anonymous is right as they are fighting for their own rights & freedom of speech, while some citizens may beg to differ. 

Internet can be put to good use but definitely not like this, like the Anonymous video as it seeks to create havoc among the nation and we will never know how the Anonymous even looks like, but manipulating Singaporeans behind the screen.