In his unique style Malcolm Gladwell explains why tweets (i.e. social media in general) don't represent a serious grassroots response; and what lessons exist about what does.

Zadie Smith discusses her personal struggle with Facebook and what that says about the broader zeitgeist as people wrestle with the issues of quality, meaning, and control of their lives.

Considering media figures skeptically. In rather inflammatory style, Chris Hedges throws up his hands and tells his readers there is nothing to do but revolt; bloodily!
Really Chris? Is that all there is to be done? Is that responsible journalism or editorializing? Will you lead the "revolt"?