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Does Mark Zuckerburg deserve a Nobel Peace Price for social media?

Taken from an article written by David Simon, creator of The Wire, Treme, MacArthur Genius grant winner-

"America will soon belong to the men and women — white and black and Latino and Asian, Christian and Jew and Muslim and atheist, gay and straight — who can comfortably walk into a room and accept with real comfort the sensation that they are in a world of certain difference, that there are no real majorities, only pluralities and coalitions."
Are pluralities and coalitions a direct result to the increasing popularity of social media, online connectvity, and increased awareness of critical issues? Do they appeal to and enhance our empathetic natures?

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  • Annabelle Macneal

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    Nov 9 2012: Think Arab Spring and the reelection of Barack Obama and their implications for the rest of the world. Time will tell.
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      Robert Winner 50+

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      Nov 9 2012: I would be interested to hear a expansion of what you see as the implications to the rest of the world is.

      I have my own thoughts but would rather not contaminate your ideas.

      Looking forward to your reply.

      All the best. Bob.

      • Annabelle Macneal

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        Nov 9 2012: These recent events ( the re-election of Pres. Barack Obama, The Arab Spring, Hurricane Sandy)
        will forever change the tone on how we deal with important issues like global warming, the economy, foriegn policy, inequality, etc. I'm looking forward to hearing new and radical solutions to these critical issues in the coming years.
        It's good to be hopeful again:)
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          Robert Winner 50+

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          Nov 9 2012: For Obama these are political considerations not a matter of policy. He cannot gather enough votes, even when his party controlled both houses, to pass laws. The Acts he passed under Executive Orders were designed to be just that Acts that captured a significant targeted vote.

          Arab Spring was significant to one particular part of the world and maybe have a impact on a particular religion.

          I am not sure that the world leaders or leading economists agree on your perception of Obama. Even our staunchest allies have begin to waiver.

          I am glad for you that you have hope again ... I am afraid I do not share that hope.

          We disagree but I respect that and wish you well.

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