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How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century

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Ordinary people are taking power and changing politics in the 21st century. This is due to a number of factors, including the rise of social media, the increasing availability of information, and the growing awareness of global inequality.

The Rise of Social Media

Social media has given ordinary people a powerful tool to connect with each other and to share their ideas. This has made it possible for people to organize and mobilize around common causes, and to hold their leaders accountable.

The Leaderless Revolution: How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century

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For example, in 2011, social media was used to organize the Arab Spring uprisings, which toppled dictatorships in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. In 2012, social media was used to organize the Occupy Wall Street movement, which protested economic inequality and corporate greed.

The Increasing Availability of Information

The internet has made it possible for ordinary people to access information that was once only available to elites. This has given people the power to educate themselves about the issues that affect their lives, and to hold their leaders accountable.

For example, in 2010, WikiLeaks released a trove of classified documents that revealed the inner workings of the US government. This information helped to fuel the Arab Spring uprisings and the Occupy Wall Street movement.

The Growing Awareness of Global Inequality

The growing awareness of global inequality has also contributed to the rise of ordinary people in politics. People are increasingly aware of the fact that the gap between the rich and the poor is growing wider, and they are demanding change.

For example, in 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, which include a goal to reduce inequality within and among countries. This goal is supported by people all over the world, who are demanding a more just and equitable world.

The Future of Politics

The rise of ordinary people in politics is a major trend that is likely to continue in the 21st century. As people become more connected, more informed, and more aware of global inequality, they will continue to demand change.

This will have a profound impact on the future of politics. Governments will need to become more responsive to the needs of ordinary people, and they will need to find new ways to address the challenges of the 21st century.

The rise of ordinary people in politics is a positive development. It is a sign that people are taking control of their own lives and demanding a more just and equitable world.

The Leaderless Revolution: How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century

by Carne Ross

4.2 out of 5