The Human Network Revisited: Responses to Brynnar Swenson's "The Human Network: Social Media and the Limit of Politics" (original) (raw)

This article revisits the discussions presented in Brynnar Swenson's "The Human Network: Social Media and the Limit of Politics" by critically analyzing how social media influenced political movements like the Egyptian revolution and the London riots. It challenges the simplistic view that generational divides define these revolutions, suggesting instead that systemic issues, such as corruption and social inequality, play a more pivotal role. Furthermore, it emphasizes the disconnect between protesters' voices and media representations, drawing on Rancierian theories to illustrate how those without power are often rendered voiceless in dominant narratives.