Berkman Luncheon Series
The Spanish Revolution & the Internet: From free culture to meta-politics
Mayo Fuster Morell, Berkman Center Fellow
In the context of multiple crises – ecological, political, financial and geopolitical restructuring – large mobilizations are taking place in several countries.
In the Spanish case, we have seen some of the largest demonstrations since the country transitioned to democracy in the 70th with massive occupations of public squares, attempts to prevent parliaments functioning and citizen assemblies of thousands of people taking place in spring and autumn 2011. The presentation will be based on a qualitative research analysis and aims to open up a debate on the similarities and contrast between the Spanish case and the mobilization that emerged in other places (such as Arab Countries, Iceland, Greece, Portugal, Israel, Chile or New York City).