In 2011, journalist Bruno Torturra covered a protest in São Paulo which turned ugly. His experience of being teargassed had a profound effect on the way he thought about his work, and he quit his job to focus on broadcasting raw, unedited experiences online. In this fascinating talk, he shares some of the ways in which he's experimented with livestreaming on the web, and how in the process he has helped to create a very modern media network.

Got a smartphone? Start broadcasting

When livestreaming from a São Paulo protest reached over 90,000 viewers using only borrowed gear, it revealed the web's potential to challenge media monopolies. Smartphones and simple tools let independent voices document events as they unfold, bypassing traditional gatekeepers. As networks of young people coordinated coverage across more than 50 cities, their raw footage shaped public debate and even influenced legal outcomes. The ability to broadcast directly from the streets unlocked new ways for citizens to participate in political discourse.