As part of the 4iP/POLIS “Recasting the Net” series, we have been talking to a range of people about the impact they think the web is having on power, politics and institutions. Most recently we talked to Jo Swinson, Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire, about whether new technology has the power to transform that eldest of institutions – Parliament. On the day that Twitter yet again hit the headlines for its role in exposing the Trafigura case, Jo talks about how these tools are helping her to build relationships with her constituents, and how they compare to more traditional forms of communications. She also discusses why some politicians are sceptical of digital media, and whether they will ever embrace it fully.
In addition to its impact on political institutions, Jo also talks about some of the challenges affecting young people’s use of the web – including digital exclusion and cyber-bullying. The “Recasting the Net” series will be exploring some of these issues in our next event on young people’s use of the web, which will take place in Glasgow on November 26th. For more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
cindy jada on Wed, December 02, 2009 at 7:23 said:
Here are some basic benefits:
Little to no start-up cost.
Little to no ongoing cost.
Easy to use.
Easy to change/update.
Easy to customize.
Easy to share.
Free twitter backgrounds
Gezzmo on Sun, January 10, 2010 at 4:06 said:
Social media wont change peoples impression of Westminster.
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