A Conversation with Wael Ghonim and David Gergen - Institute of Politics

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Wael Ghonim, internet activist, computer engineer & Head of Marketing of Google Middle East & North Africa discusses his role in the Arab Spring uprising with David Gergen, Director, Center for Public Leadership. He discusses his experiences utilizing Facebook and working for Google, as well as the creation of his new book, Revolution 2.0: The Power of the People Is Greater than the People in Power. This event is sponsored by the Institute of Politics, the Center for Public Leadership, and the Middle East Initiative.

February 3, 2012

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