Good morning everyone,
Last weeks poll results are on the forum
for discussion. This week’s
poll has a tenuous link to last weeks in that it requires internet interaction. Its base of interest however is not
aimed at its usefulness to society as a tool but as an element of societal
change and segregation.
Last year I read an article on IBNIS (Internet-based
Neighbourhood Information Systems) which highlighted the very real possibility of
segregation caused by access to information which until recently has not been available
to the general population. In this
instance I am referring to the new neighbourhood statistics available on the
statistics.gov.uk website. Not
necessarily a new concept but one that is maturing as technologies progress. What I would like to know from your
perspective as GI practitioners is “Do
you think that Internet-based Neighbourhood Information Systems will segregate
communities”. Your
thoughts and comments are always welcome; the forum now allows guest postings
without the need to register so please feel free to comment.
Thank you for your time,
MCG