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Can You Change the World from Your Smartphone?

Can You Change the World from Your Smartphone?

When I was in Portugal, I was asked to interview with Publico with Karla Pequenino. I wasn’t sure what we were going to talk about. But at the time, it turned out to be a precursor to something that wouldn’t just be near and dear to me, but to everyone around the world. The topic was digital activism vs. social slactivism aka “look at me! I care about this cause…but, I also care about views and likes!” The story was…

Brian Solis Is Quoted in a Publico Article About ā€œChanging the World from your Smartphoneā€

Brian Solis Is Quoted in a Publico Article About ā€œChanging the World from your Smartphoneā€

Solis is mentioned in reference to a applications that are being created via a new trend of ā€œmicrovolunteering,ā€ a part of online volunteering, where people can access websites or install mobile apps to help, sporadically, in minutes. Solis is referred to as ā€œone of the researchers who care about the trend of ā€œslacktivism.ā€ Translated from Portuguese, he says, ā€œShares and likes do not cause change by itself. We all believe we are triggering change because we say, do, or share…