Name: Using social networks to make a difference
Uploaded: 2021-07-28T20:36:02Z
Duration: 8 min 59 s
Description: In this passionate talk, the young Venetian Marta De Vivo presents the power of her generation, the "Gen Z": born in a delicate period and is fighting through social networks to get recognized and bring the necessary change to the world. The speed and usefulness of social media gave birth to "digital activism" through which each one of us can and should make a difference.

In this passionate talk, the young Venetian Marta De Vivo presents the power of her generation, the "Gen Z": born in a delicate period and is fighting through social networks to get recognized and bring the necessary change to the world. The speed and usefulness of social media gave birth to "digital activism" through which each one of us can and should make a difference.

Marta De Vivo: Using social networks to make a difference

Using social networks to make a difference

Harnessing social media's expansive reach, movements like Black Lives Matter and Fridays For Future amplify calls for change.

Digital activism democratizes political engagement, enabling anyone with internet access to influence global conversations.

The persuasive power of a hashtag: Black Lives Matter was retweeted over 30 million times, showcasing social media's impact.