This is weird.
The Internet received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. It was nominated by the Italian version of Wired magazine in recognition of its contributions to "helping advance dialogue, debate and consensus."
While it may seem a bit a silly, Internet for Peace, an organization backed by some famous and well-respected people (look at their website), have already supported this nomination. It claims that the Internet’s contribution towards dialogue helped contribute to democracy, since "democracy has always flourished where there is openness, acceptance, discussion and participation". It also argued that "contact with others has always been the most effective antidote against hatred and conflict ", and the Internet has just provided just that. Finally, they say that in case the Internet wins, it is a "Nobel for each and every one of us".
While I agree that the Internet have contributed just that, I don’t see the point of nominating the Internet for the Nobel Peace Prize. If they wanted to promote the Internet as a tool for peace, I don’t think that nominating or even awarding the Nobel would help. I don’t think it would have that much influence on how people will perceive or use the web.
On another note, who do you think should receive the award in case the Internet wins? My bet would be this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0 . Or this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3609OtM138c . That would be epic.
Sources:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/the-internet-earns-a-nomination-for-2010-nobel-prize/
http://www.internetforpeace.org/
Monch Bacani
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