SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 16
Changing the World through Software James Turk [email_address]
Developers in the room? How many of you are political?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Do the issues matter?
“ I believe that people with an engineering point of view as a basic foundation are in a pretty good position to jump in and solve some of these problems... Those people are not attracted to the political process.  And why would someone be?” Why the disparity?
When these are the only people involved...
...are we surprised that this is who we elect?
Let's focus on one of these guys... ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Let's focus on one of those guys... What is The Internet? A big truck? A series of tubes? A participatory democracy? NOOOOOO! NO! YES!!
Who controls the internet? DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS!
What can we do? 2) Software to give people information 1) Software to get people involved
What can we do? 1) Software to get people involved ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],more people involved a more representative  government Less power for individual interest groups A government better  informed on issues
What can we do? 2) Software to give people information ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],More public information More voters Better informed voters Reduced corruption
How can we build this? Scrape the data But it's 2008 It's really not that hard... sometimes
How can we build this? Scrape the data But it's 2008 Now we have APIs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],It's really not that hard... sometimes
How can we build this? Make it social Make it accessible Web 2.0: “make the users do the hard stuff” Even trivial interaction prompts further interaction Just Make It Just make it look better than an excel sheet Django   (or Rails)  will let you get it up fast Open Source it (take “make the users do the hard stuff” to a new level) and/or throw up a simple API
so... let's build something + + = ?

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
Daniel Katz
 
Actor Network Theory
Actor Network TheoryActor Network Theory
Actor Network Theory
adej1174
 
Ant Presentation
Ant PresentationAnt Presentation
Ant Presentation
thatsmyjazz
 
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
Daniel Katz
 

Was ist angesagt? (20)

#ThisIsNotNormal: How a Moment Created a Movement
#ThisIsNotNormal: How a Moment Created a Movement#ThisIsNotNormal: How a Moment Created a Movement
#ThisIsNotNormal: How a Moment Created a Movement
 
Civic Engagement Research at Facebook
Civic Engagement Research at FacebookCivic Engagement Research at Facebook
Civic Engagement Research at Facebook
 
Impacts of Government-Led Civic Tech: US Cities
Impacts of Government-Led Civic Tech: US CitiesImpacts of Government-Led Civic Tech: US Cities
Impacts of Government-Led Civic Tech: US Cities
 
Data revolution or data divide? Can social movements bring the human back int...
Data revolution or data divide? Can social movements bring the human back int...Data revolution or data divide? Can social movements bring the human back int...
Data revolution or data divide? Can social movements bring the human back int...
 
Digital democracy discussion on Sarah Schact's chapter in Open Democracy
Digital democracy discussion on Sarah Schact's chapter in Open DemocracyDigital democracy discussion on Sarah Schact's chapter in Open Democracy
Digital democracy discussion on Sarah Schact's chapter in Open Democracy
 
Curriculum and Actor Network Theory
Curriculum and Actor Network TheoryCurriculum and Actor Network Theory
Curriculum and Actor Network Theory
 
Issues: What the Web Can Tell us About Human Behavior
Issues: What the Web Can Tell us About Human BehaviorIssues: What the Web Can Tell us About Human Behavior
Issues: What the Web Can Tell us About Human Behavior
 
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 4 - Professor...
 
The strategic value of design for e-democracy
The strategic value of design for e-democracyThe strategic value of design for e-democracy
The strategic value of design for e-democracy
 
Actor Network Theory
Actor Network TheoryActor Network Theory
Actor Network Theory
 
Actor Network Theory - Modernity to Postmodernity
Actor Network Theory - Modernity to PostmodernityActor Network Theory - Modernity to Postmodernity
Actor Network Theory - Modernity to Postmodernity
 
Network Analysis and Law: Introductory Tutorial @ Jurix 2011 Meeting (Vienna)
Network Analysis and Law: Introductory Tutorial @ Jurix 2011 Meeting (Vienna)Network Analysis and Law: Introductory Tutorial @ Jurix 2011 Meeting (Vienna)
Network Analysis and Law: Introductory Tutorial @ Jurix 2011 Meeting (Vienna)
 
Edits & Credits: Exploring Integration and Attribution in Online Creative Col...
Edits & Credits: Exploring Integration and Attribution in Online Creative Col...Edits & Credits: Exploring Integration and Attribution in Online Creative Col...
Edits & Credits: Exploring Integration and Attribution in Online Creative Col...
 
We are just playing GO......
We are just playing GO......We are just playing GO......
We are just playing GO......
 
Ant Presentation
Ant PresentationAnt Presentation
Ant Presentation
 
Introduction into Actor Network Theory from Bruno Latour
Introduction into Actor Network Theory from Bruno LatourIntroduction into Actor Network Theory from Bruno Latour
Introduction into Actor Network Theory from Bruno Latour
 
Gov 2.0 at the 2010 Future of News and Civic Media Conference @ MIT (#fncm)
Gov 2.0 at the 2010 Future of News and Civic Media Conference @ MIT (#fncm)Gov 2.0 at the 2010 Future of News and Civic Media Conference @ MIT (#fncm)
Gov 2.0 at the 2010 Future of News and Civic Media Conference @ MIT (#fncm)
 
Florida social media
Florida social mediaFlorida social media
Florida social media
 
Out of the spreadsheet and into the community: finding data-driven stories wi...
Out of the spreadsheet and into the community: finding data-driven stories wi...Out of the spreadsheet and into the community: finding data-driven stories wi...
Out of the spreadsheet and into the community: finding data-driven stories wi...
 
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
ICPSR - Complex Systems Models in the Social Sciences - Lecture 6 - Professor...
 

Ähnlich wie Developers can Change The World

Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docxCyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
whittemorelucilla
 
Tech 621 digital_divide
Tech 621 digital_divideTech 621 digital_divide
Tech 621 digital_divide
hockeyisgood
 
Law, Ethics & Information Systems
Law, Ethics  & Information SystemsLaw, Ethics  & Information Systems
Law, Ethics & Information Systems
Mathias Klang
 
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docxFUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
budbarber38650
 
The Future of Digital Freedom
The Future of Digital FreedomThe Future of Digital Freedom
The Future of Digital Freedom
Mike Linksvayer
 

Ähnlich wie Developers can Change The World (20)

Ftl lightning Talk
Ftl lightning TalkFtl lightning Talk
Ftl lightning Talk
 
302 unit4 icann
302 unit4 icann302 unit4 icann
302 unit4 icann
 
Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docxCyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
Cyberterrorism can be in the form of Information attacks which a.docx
 
Polinter07
Polinter07Polinter07
Polinter07
 
Records Management: The Future is Not What it Used to Be
Records Management: The Future is Not What it Used to BeRecords Management: The Future is Not What it Used to Be
Records Management: The Future is Not What it Used to Be
 
Melki, Jad - Myths and tensions of digital age
Melki, Jad - Myths and tensions of digital ageMelki, Jad - Myths and tensions of digital age
Melki, Jad - Myths and tensions of digital age
 
Tech 621 digital_divide
Tech 621 digital_divideTech 621 digital_divide
Tech 621 digital_divide
 
Extreme Democracy: Future Of Democracy
Extreme Democracy: Future Of DemocracyExtreme Democracy: Future Of Democracy
Extreme Democracy: Future Of Democracy
 
Law, Ethics & Information Systems
Law, Ethics  & Information SystemsLaw, Ethics  & Information Systems
Law, Ethics & Information Systems
 
Polinter07
Polinter07Polinter07
Polinter07
 
Policy primer net303 study period 3, 2017
Policy primer net303  study period 3, 2017Policy primer net303  study period 3, 2017
Policy primer net303 study period 3, 2017
 
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docxFUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
FUTURE OF COMPUTER ETHICSComputers and the transformations.docx
 
Cybersecurity Strategies - time for the next generation
Cybersecurity Strategies - time for the next generationCybersecurity Strategies - time for the next generation
Cybersecurity Strategies - time for the next generation
 
What could kill NSTIC? A friendly threat assessment in 3 parts.
What could kill NSTIC? A friendly threat assessment in 3 parts.What could kill NSTIC? A friendly threat assessment in 3 parts.
What could kill NSTIC? A friendly threat assessment in 3 parts.
 
The Future of Digital Freedom
The Future of Digital FreedomThe Future of Digital Freedom
The Future of Digital Freedom
 
International politics in the age of the internet
International politics in the age of the internetInternational politics in the age of the internet
International politics in the age of the internet
 
Social Machines Oxford Hendler
Social Machines Oxford HendlerSocial Machines Oxford Hendler
Social Machines Oxford Hendler
 
Internet Censorship across the World
Internet Censorship across the WorldInternet Censorship across the World
Internet Censorship across the World
 
CeB - f - s01
CeB - f - s01CeB - f - s01
CeB - f - s01
 
Who's Who in Internet Politics
Who's Who in Internet PoliticsWho's Who in Internet Politics
Who's Who in Internet Politics
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slideHistor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
vu2urc
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

🐬 The future of MySQL is Postgres 🐘
🐬  The future of MySQL is Postgres   🐘🐬  The future of MySQL is Postgres   🐘
🐬 The future of MySQL is Postgres 🐘
 
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
Mastering MySQL Database Architecture: Deep Dive into MySQL Shell and MySQL R...
 
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt RobisonData Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
Data Cloud, More than a CDP by Matt Robison
 
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slideHistor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
Histor y of HAM Radio presentation slide
 
Apidays Singapore 2024 - Building Digital Trust in a Digital Economy by Veron...
Apidays Singapore 2024 - Building Digital Trust in a Digital Economy by Veron...Apidays Singapore 2024 - Building Digital Trust in a Digital Economy by Veron...
Apidays Singapore 2024 - Building Digital Trust in a Digital Economy by Veron...
 
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemkeProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
ProductAnonymous-April2024-WinProductDiscovery-MelissaKlemke
 
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CV
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CVReal Time Object Detection Using Open CV
Real Time Object Detection Using Open CV
 
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected WorkerHow to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
How to Troubleshoot Apps for the Modern Connected Worker
 
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
04-2024-HHUG-Sales-and-Marketing-Alignment.pptx
 
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
A Domino Admins Adventures (Engage 2024)
 
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdfUnderstanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
Understanding Discord NSFW Servers A Guide for Responsible Users.pdf
 
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
Powerful Google developer tools for immediate impact! (2023-24 C)
 
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed textsHandwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
Handwritten Text Recognition for manuscripts and early printed texts
 
Advantages of Hiring UIUX Design Service Providers for Your Business
Advantages of Hiring UIUX Design Service Providers for Your BusinessAdvantages of Hiring UIUX Design Service Providers for Your Business
Advantages of Hiring UIUX Design Service Providers for Your Business
 
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivityBoost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
Boost PC performance: How more available memory can improve productivity
 
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
Connector Corner: Accelerate revenue generation using UiPath API-centric busi...
 
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Axa Assurance Maroc - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Tata AIG General Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Tata AIG General Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024Tata AIG General Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
Tata AIG General Insurance Company - Insurer Innovation Award 2024
 
Strategize a Smooth Tenant-to-tenant Migration and Copilot Takeoff
Strategize a Smooth Tenant-to-tenant Migration and Copilot TakeoffStrategize a Smooth Tenant-to-tenant Migration and Copilot Takeoff
Strategize a Smooth Tenant-to-tenant Migration and Copilot Takeoff
 

Developers can Change The World

  • 1. Changing the World through Software James Turk [email_address]
  • 2. Developers in the room? How many of you are political?
  • 3.
  • 4. “ I believe that people with an engineering point of view as a basic foundation are in a pretty good position to jump in and solve some of these problems... Those people are not attracted to the political process. And why would someone be?” Why the disparity?
  • 5. When these are the only people involved...
  • 6. ...are we surprised that this is who we elect?
  • 7.
  • 8. Let's focus on one of those guys... What is The Internet? A big truck? A series of tubes? A participatory democracy? NOOOOOO! NO! YES!!
  • 9. Who controls the internet? DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS! DEVELOPERS!
  • 10. What can we do? 2) Software to give people information 1) Software to get people involved
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13. How can we build this? Scrape the data But it's 2008 It's really not that hard... sometimes
  • 14.
  • 15. How can we build this? Make it social Make it accessible Web 2.0: “make the users do the hard stuff” Even trivial interaction prompts further interaction Just Make It Just make it look better than an excel sheet Django (or Rails) will let you get it up fast Open Source it (take “make the users do the hard stuff” to a new level) and/or throw up a simple API
  • 16. so... let's build something + + = ?