- The One Piece pirate flag, first used in Indonesian protests, is spreading across Asia and beyond as a symbol of youth resistance against injustice and authoritarianism.
- Inspired by Indonesia, protesters in Nepal, the Philippines, and France have adopted the flag, representing freedom, defiance, and a growing movement against corruption.
- Experts note social media amplifies the flag’s spread, fostering international solidarity and reflecting a deeper shift towards social justice and democratic ideals.
I said the same thing like 8 years ago when I heard WhatsApp called “the largest social media platform in Africa.” Most definitions include any platform for groups of people to share basically anything beyond just text with groups of other people they know.