Technology Takes On Big Brother

from
Wired News

Here’s a story that inspires faith in technology.
The ultimate concept is that when EVERYONE has a cell phone with a built
in camera, all sorts of evil abuse and illegal activites will be exposed.
Rodney King Redux.

"RAWA (Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan)
is part of a modern generation of activists around the world who are
relying on new technologies — from hidden cameras
to satellite communication — to collect evidence of wrongdoing, promote
their causes or simply provide an alternative voice to the mainstream
press."

The article goes on to describe cases in Argentina, Iraq
and "indigenous peoples around the world" in which technology is aiding
activism.