And the media is busy talking about the state of the media . SXSW keynote speaker : Humor `` speaks truth '' in a confusing digital world . Comedian Baratunde Thurston is digital editor at The Onion , author of `` How To Be Black '' Satire has been used in oppressed countries like China , Iran and Egypt . Thurston : " I think the Internet makes it easier for people to be funny because you can just go on YouTube or Facebook and find someone who does something that sounds ridiculous
SXSW keynote speaker : Humor `` speaks truth '' in a confusing digital world . Comedian Baratunde Thurston is digital editor at The Onion , author of `` How To Be Black '' Satire has been used in oppressed countries like China , Iran and Egypt . Thurston : " I think the Internet makes it easier for people to be funny because you can just go on YouTube or Facebook and find someone who does something that sounds ridiculous