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Flash mobs: a new social phenomenon?

Flash mobs: a new social phenomenon?: “Is it performance art or the ultimate surprise party? A social phenomenon known as the ‘flash mob’, which began in New York and relies on e-mail, appears to be spreading worldwide.” From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. If you’re interested to read more about the phenomenon, try this Google News search for stories that include links. And check out CheeseBikini, a weblog devoted to flash mobs. And for more serious reflection, check out the original idea, smart mobs, based on the ideas of Howard Rheingold.

URLs:

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s913314.htm
http://www.abc.net.au
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&edition=us&q=flash+mobs&btnG=Search+News
www.cheesebikini.com
http://www.smartmobs.com

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