Can You Say Big Brother?
Jeremy Gutsche — January 18, 2007 — Unique
References: homelessrtifact & boingboing.net
Cartifact, a business mapping company, has launched a heat map of the homeless for downtown LA. The map can be used to track the shifts in the homeless population. I'm sure they've thought of a legitimate purpose (perhaps awareness)... But there's something a little big-brother about this one.
Implications - At the end of the day, however, this Downtown Los Angeles Homeless Map is still a pretty impressive technological achievement. It's impressive to see how the minds behind it have managed to chart such a vulnerable population amidst an area as densely populated as downtown Los Angeles. It does beg the question, however, about who else they can track so easily. Creepy!
Implications - At the end of the day, however, this Downtown Los Angeles Homeless Map is still a pretty impressive technological achievement. It's impressive to see how the minds behind it have managed to chart such a vulnerable population amidst an area as densely populated as downtown Los Angeles. It does beg the question, however, about who else they can track so easily. Creepy!
Trend Themes
1. Mapping Homelessness - The trend of using heat maps to track homeless populations presents opportunities for innovative solutions in addressing homelessness.
2. Data Visualization - The trend of visualizing homeless data through heat maps opens up possibilities for creating interactive platforms to engage and inform stakeholders.
3. Ethical Concerns - The trend of using advanced technology to monitor vulnerable populations raises ethical questions and calls for responsible innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Social Services - The social services industry can leverage heat mapping technology to better allocate resources and provide targeted assistance to homeless individuals and communities.
2. Urban Planning - The urban planning industry can utilize heat maps of the homeless population to inform policy decisions and design more inclusive and supportive cities.
3. Data Analytics - The data analytics industry can explore innovative ways to analyze and interpret homeless data visualized through heat maps, leading to data-driven insights and interventions.
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