Core Questions in Technology and Human Rights
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum conference where I sat in on a panel about technology and human rights. The discussion ranged from safety concerns for...
View ArticleMobile Justice in 500 Words
“Mobile justice” is the idea that mobile technologies, broadly defined, can be used to extend and improve access to justice. An emerging field, mobile justice includes initiatives such as virtual...
View ArticleTackling Human Trafficking
Here at Reboot, we’re honoured to be partnering with Safe Horizon, a preeminent service agency for trafficked persons* in New York City. Over the coming months, we’ll be working with Safe Horizon to...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy as Seen from the Niger Delta
I have had a strange experience of watching Super Storm Sandy devastate the resilient city that Reboot calls home. As my colleagues and friends faced terrifying waters, set up makeshift offices where...
View ArticleCity 2.0: A Call for Inclusivity
This is a modified version of a talk from TEDxDumbo, where the theme was City 2.0. Cities matter. For the first time in human history, over half of the world’s population are urban animals. By 2050,...
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Reaching Those Beyond Big Data
We’ve made great strides in data-driven policymaking, open government, and civic technology—many of the folks in this room have made significant contributions in these domains. But, as we know, many...
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