Problem
From tragedy to political unrest, our world has been bombarded with events and issues worth our attention. One of the ways we've been sharing information, passing along condolences, and raising awareness is through what's been nicknamed "hashtag activism". After a shooter murdered dozens of people in Las Vegas, the hashtag #PrayforVegas instantly went viral. Women across the world have spoken out about abuse using #MeToo. But are these hashtags just shallow ways of connecting in a digital world, or are they transformative weapons for change?