The Internet and the Seattle WTO Protests

Key Points

• This analysis explores the influence of the internet on activism and organization during the Seattle WTO protests.
• Qualitative analysis of online communication methods used by activists during the protests.
• Examination of social media and other internet platforms involved in protest planning and dissemination of information.
• The internet significantly enhanced communication among activists, leading to larger and more coordinated protests.
• Increased visibility and urgency of the protests were achieved through online media, impacting public perception.