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Did social media instigate Egypt's revolution? Why or why not?
I've heard arguments that social media played a big role in the revolution by helping mobilize and coordinate protests. Do you think that's accurate?
There are certainly indications that social media played a role in the revolution by helping to spread information and coordinate protests. For instance, there was a Facebook group that helped galvanize protesters and spread the word about the demonstrations. However, it's important to note that social media was only one factor among many in the revolution. Other factors such as economic and political discontent also played significant roles.