“Internet activism is a form of leaderless resistance. Bloggers and online commentators lack command links and operate without the constraints that hierarchies impose. Since there is no visible hierarchy, like in a political party or NGO, internet activists are not susceptible to the sort of "infiltrate and destroy" tactics commonly employed by government agents. And, given the current climate in Singapore, internet activism is more effective than street protests because you can get more participants, and not just from around here but from outside of Singapore as well. Trying to shut down the internet would be like trying to punch fog, but if you take to the streets in the dozens they just have to send in the police.”
“My first culture-jamming project was when I printed a set of postcards about Singapore. The Singapore Tourist Board uses postcards to promote tourism by showing off glamorous images of Singapore. The postcards I printed showed activists being arrested by police. I had them printed in England and distributed them to show the world the other side of Singapore that they [the PAP] try to hide. Singapore Sucks! is my second project. I have other ideas but they cost funds to implement.”
“Yes. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate what I just said about the future of activism in Singapore. In dealing with the modern police state, activists must learn to think outside the box of traditional tactics. Otherwise, they are just making the PAP’s efforts at suppression uncomplicated.
Also, I no longer believe in the political myths of intellectual messiahs who will save us from ourselves. The 21st century is shaping up to be an age of leaderless resistance and ordinary, anonymous heroes.”
Excerpts from my interview with Kieran James. Read the full interview at:
http://singaporecivilsociety.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/my-exclusive-interview-with-singa-crew.html
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