How to Get Open Data into the Hands of Activists
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the intersection of open data and activism in this GOTO 2013 conference talk. Discover how social and digital activists can collaborate effectively using open data as a common ground. Learn about the importance of transforming open data into common knowledge and the potential of open analytics to empower social activists. Gain insights into early activism, data standards, software freedoms, and the challenges of working with big data. Examine real-world examples from underdeveloped countries and discuss new social contracts. Understand the role of digital activists in creating change and the importance of reaching people through various channels. Delve into ideological questions and the concept of common knowledge in the context of activism and open data.