We celebrate Earth Day. So why not pay tribute to the Internet? That’s the thinking behind One Web Day, the third of which takes place Monday, Sept. 22 with activities around the world.
An event honoring the World Wide Web makes sense. For most of us, the Internet is an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we do business, enabling us to reach thousands, if not millions, with our helpful messages, etc. (Actually, in my mind, the Internet may play too big a role to many of us, myself included.)
Actually, "peoples’ lives now are as dependent on the Internet as they are on the basics like roads, energy supplies and running water," claims University of Michigan law professor Susan Crawford, One Web Day’s founder.
"We can no longer take that for granted and we must advocate for the Internet politically, and support its vitality personally," she insists, noting that this year’s theme is online participation in democracy.
So has the Web changed your life? Submit your story now. And catch cool events in your city, too.
Thanks to Mashable for the heads up on One Web Day.