Tag: Kenya

Ushahidi :: Crowdsourcing Crisis Information (FOSS)

by timbatchelder, posted in Cognitive Systems AI

via http://www.ushahidi.com My friend Bill told me about this company which uses crowdsourcing to address crisis situations in developing countries. Related articles Ushahidi at Five (ushahidi.com) Why Ushahidi Should Embrace Open Data (irevolution.net) 5 Innovative Ways to Crowdsource Better Governance (wamda.com) Kenyan election bloggers become cyber-activism pioneers (rawstory.com) Jakarta Floods - Social Media Landscape in … Continue reading Ushahidi :: Crowdsourcing Crisis Information (FOSS)

Philips Off the Grid Sustainable Habitat 2020

by timbatchelder, posted in Biomedical Informatics, Cognitive Science UX Research, Metadata Masterdata, Systems Science

Interesting that Phillips is designing membrane based housing which will mimic biological membranes by allowing more efficient interaction and exchange with the environment. Philips Off the Grid Sustainable Habitat 2020 by Philips Design » Yanko Design. Related articles R00tbeer returns - Philips hacked, poor passwords revealed yet again (nakedsecurity.sophos.com) Philips brings solar LED street lights … Continue reading Philips Off the Grid Sustainable Habitat 2020