SXSW 2021, #StopAsianHate, and the Most Epic Social Media Puzzle Job Ever

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By 2019, South by Southwest (SXSW) had emerged as a modern-day world’s fair — complete with global attendees, activations, and tracks that serve as “pavilions” dedicated to countries and emerging technologies, and a community of people who are excited to see and share what’s next. I had attended every year since 2007, served on the SXSW Advisory Board s…