Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from bender and more videos in the Political Tasks category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Want to get a point across in a very big way? Organize a smart mob—a group of people who mobilize on short notice to perform a collective action. For more information on social movements, go to "www.movements.org":http//www.movements.org To complete this How-To you will need: A plan A cell phone A computer with an internet connection Contacts A still or video camera Warning: Be aware of local laws and regulations regarding large gatherings. A smart mob could be illegal in certain instances. Step 1: Clarify your goal Determine your overall goal. Do you want to raise awareness about a social issue? Protest a political decision? Organize an art performance? Clarify what you want to achieve. Step 2: Decide on the event Figure out the specific act that will help achieve your goal. The key is that everyone participates together at the same exact moment. Tip: You can physically gather at a set location, or simultaneously perform the same act from different places. Step 3: Prepare Make sure you're prepared: Scope out your location, get contact information for the people you plan to invite, and set up a group list on your phone, so you can ...
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