Barack Obama’s Iowa victory speech doesn’t really have anything to do with technology unless of course you factor in how technology has changed (and is changing) the political landscape. The internet is just a new form of media that began with the first ever televised presidential debate between VP Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy. Politically both Nixon and JFK were relatively equal however JFK’s charisma, eloquence and good looks made him a winner in this new medium of television.
Today the technology is much more advanced however charisma and eloquence are still as powerful as they were back in 1960. YouTube, blogs, facebook and MySpace have changed media ownership. No longer is the power in the hands of just CBS, ABC and NBC but now the media is in the hands of everyone. With YouTube and blogs we all have the ability to broadcast and comment on this election. With Facebook and MySpace we can become more connected and more involved then ever.
Whether you like Obama or not you have to agree that he gives us hope and inspiration. It’s going to take a lot of inspiration for the next president to get us back on track. The ability to inspire Americans and the ability to inspire the world to once again be by our side. Obama may not have the experience but he has the ability to inspire all of us to use our voice like never before.
