In the early 1990s, one could try to discourage a racist cop from picking on a brown person by filming the interaction from a discreet angle. But it required gear that was bulky, and *very* expensive. Having an internet-connected camera, right there in your pocket, is a citizen journalism or public watchdog superpower.
Having framed it that way, I probably don't need to spell out the corollary, but I will anyway;
"With great power comes great responsibility."
(4/4)
#EverydaySuperPowers
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