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First off, thank you for all the good you're doing Lawrence. You did an incredible job in your TED talk and I look forward to reading your book soon. Really glad to have you here answering questions on Reddit. I'm crossing my fingers that you may stumble upon this question.

I recently wrote a sixteen page final paper on the failure of Occupy Wall Street. I firmly believe that the lack of specific demands, key leaders, and nonviolent direct action failed the movement. In my mind, the movement didn't progress beyond chanting, marching down the streets, and remaining isolated in Zuccotti Park. I believe that they needed targeted nonviolent direct action. I'd be honored for you to look over my paper. I'm fascinated by the movement. Despite its collapse, I believe that it had tremendous potential.

Do you have any thoughts on Occupy Wall Street? Also, connected to your work as well, do you have any hope for a mass, nonviolent direct action movement against campaign corruption?