[Air-l] "911.gov" -- Social Networks + Disaster Relief

I came across a Technology Review article this morning which might interest some folks here who look at the intersection of ICTs and public policy. "Type 911.gov: Two scientists think that social networks can improve disaster relief" https://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/18196/ Here is another backgrounder I found on BBC's site- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6364301.stm I definitely like the intent behind this kind of initiative. Unfortunately the devil is always in the details when such a great idea enters a political process, and then actual implementation. The Shneiderman-Preece article appeared in Science this past week. (you'll need a subscription to view) 911.gov's purpose reminds me a little of the Katrina PeopleFinder Project- http://katrinahelp.info/wiki/index.php/Katrina_PeopleFinder_Project Best, Paul -------------- Paul DiPerna Blau Exchange http://www.blauexchange.org email: pdiperna@blauexchange.org Online ID: http://claimid.com/pdiperna