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Zeynep Tufekci is a Turkish-American sociologist and writer whose research focuses on the social implications of technology, digital activism, and the public sphere. She is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for The New York Times, known for her insightful analysis of the intersection between technology and society.
Known for: Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest
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Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest
In this groundbreaking work, sociologist Zeynep Tufekci examines how digital technologies have transformed social movements. Drawing on firsthand research from protests around the world—from the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street—she explores how social media empowers activists to organize rapidly but also exposes them to new vulnerabilities. Tufekci argues that while online networks can mobilize people at unprecedented speed, they often lack the organizational depth needed for long-term change.
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Historical Context: From Hierarchies to Networks
When I first studied earlier social movements—the civil rights struggle in the United States, the Polish Solidarity movement, or the South African anti-apartheid struggle—I was struck by their deeply organized nature. They had clear leadership, membership structures, and internal decision-making pro...
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The Arab Spring: Mobilization at the Speed of Connection
I will never forget standing in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, surrounded by people whose courage was amplified by the glow of their phones. Here, the chant of liberation was shared in real time with millions beyond Egypt’s borders. Twitter feeds were flooded with updates, videos, and pleas for solidarity. ...
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About Zeynep Tufekci
Zeynep Tufekci is a Turkish-American sociologist and writer whose research focuses on the social implications of technology, digital activism, and the public sphere. She is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for The New York Times, known for her insightful analysis of the i...
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Zeynep Tufekci is a Turkish-American sociologist and writer whose research focuses on the social implications of technology, digital activism, and the public sphere. She is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for The New York Times, known for her insightful analysis of the i...
Zeynep Tufekci is a Turkish-American sociologist and writer whose research focuses on the social implications of technology, digital activism, and the public sphere. She is a professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for The New York Times, known for her insightful analysis of the intersection between technology and society.
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