Friday, March 1, 2013

National Hacking Event: Opportunity for Government Collaboration

Asheville, NC


Technology and most importantly the internet has improved the ability for people to communicate and exchange information. 'E-government' is the idea of government using the internet and technology to better communicate and interact with its citizens. The National Hacking Event taking place June of 2013 nationwide is an event supported by federal agencies such as the Census Bureau and NASA which will bring together citizens, software developers, and entrepreneurs to use government data to help deal with issues that local neighborhoods, cities, and states face. This event is a great way to create a more personal relationship between government agencies and its citizens by promoting transparency and collaboration. Citizens are encouraged to be part of the community to realize the needs of society and how to best benefit society as a whole. Even with technology there are so many government agencies both local, state, and federal which leads to government information difficult to access and such information may help solve a problem a community may face. A neighborhood that sufferers growing poverty and crime is such a common issue with any country around the world. Society then must face this problem with the idea that there are such numerous issues and factors that contribute to this problem, but there is information and solutions out there that can help manage the situation. Relying on just a few people or a few government agencies to solve the problem is not sufficient or possible and that is why the government realizes that collaboration between itself and all citizens is necessary for the good of society as a whole. Do you believe that the government should promote citizens to become more aware and participate in local affairs? In our society do you believe that the youth of the country is more disconnected to societal affairs than say adults? If so how do you believe is will affect the future when the youth become the leads of the this world?
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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I like the idea of the government reaching out to the community and hearing out the issues and concerns citizens are having or that are going on. I just hope that they do more than just listen and do something to help and that they really take into account of what is being said. I also think it is good for citizens to hear what the government has to say. In the long run this may benefit everyone.

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    1. Team TenApril 10, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      I agree and the point of the Hacking event is not only to hear the issues but involve citizens in solving the problems. They provide citizens and business with government resources and information. Now how much is actually accomplished and put into practice is something that would probably be known to those who participate and ask after the event.

      -Marvin Ferrufino

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