Disruption

By Brody Block
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    Black Lives Matter

    Platforms: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
    Tactics: Viral hashtags (#BlackLivesMatter, #SayTheirNames), live-streaming protests, and sharing videos of police brutality to spread awareness globally.
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    GameStop Stock Short Squeeze

    Platforms: Reddit, Twitter
    Tactics: Coordinated stock buying through online forums; memes and posts encouraging small investors to challenge Wall Street.
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    Ukraine Invasion and Digital Warfare

    Platforms: Twitter, Telegram, TikTok
    Tactics: Real-time updates from civilians, drone footage, and spreading information or misinformation about the war.
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    Iranian Women’s Rights Protests

    Platforms: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
    Tactics: Sharing protest videos, changing profile pictures to solidarity symbols, spreading global awareness despite censorship.
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    Climate Change Activism

    Platforms: TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter)
    Tactics: Organizing school strikes, viral videos spreading awareness about pollution and climate policies, influencer partnerships.