Vote for Brian's Manifesto on Change Now (and create more work for him to do)
New Rules for Radical CommunicationPosted by Emily at March 1, 2005 12:16 PM
01-March-2005
What is this?
This is a manifesto proposal submitted by a visitor to this site. If you'd be interested on reading the manifesto proposed, cast your vote! And if you've an idea for a great manifesto you'd like to write, click here to submit a proposal.Author(s): Brian Reich
You can't consider the impact of online social networks on politics without first considering the foundations of social networks more generally. One of the key contributors to this discussion was Saul Alinsky. Alinsky developed strategies and tactics to convert the enormous emotional energy of grassroots groups into effective activism. In one of his most famous works, Rules for Radicals, he stressed that an organizer shouldn't get locked into any one tactic and should utilize new and creative tactics to be most effective in promoting a particular cause. The result was a method and style of pursuing social change that has remained a permanent part of the American political landscape for generations. The Internet and technology have revolutionized politics and community engagement once again. But the Rules for Radicals that Saul Alinsky championed do not translate directly to online community building and engagement activities. So, what are the new rules?
ChangeThis has accepted my Manifesto.
Thanks for all your help -- and thank you to the other 84 or so people who submitted their votes.
Stay tuned... Now I just to finish writing it (grin).