WITNESS: Capturing Crises – Sameer Padania (NOTES)

Technology now is more fitting for documenting crises as they emerge. Technology is much more affordable and portable now than it was. Sousveillance vs. surveillance. Building new social media communities for activism is not necessarily the best ways forward. Govt. of Burma used activist videos to track down and imprison hundreds of activists. There is power in stories. It is important to train individuals in developing countries and beyond how to best use social media tools to report on unfolding crises. The Hub