Recent findings in neuroscience have revealed the importance of emotion in the human decision making process. But in December 2010, Social media suddenly took centre stage and became the trigger behind one of the most influential event of this century: The Arab revolution. I personally disapprove censoring of social media as social media is often the only channel for the oppressed and the weak to alert the world of their suffering. It's also important for religious leaders to increase their online presence and highlight the peaceful nature of all of the world's religions. Yet social media is only a reflection of reality, it is fundamental that more important structural changes be operated, democracy which implies a high degree of press freedom and transparency need to be promoted so that corruption be curbed.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 23, 2016 11:37 UTC