Question Box: Accessing the Internet’s Knowledge Offline
Reminiscent of the analog blogging that we wrote about earlier this year, we take inspiration from Open Mind’s Question Box project that attempts to make the internet’s information accessible to individuals in the developing world. Solar-powered intercoms are installed in villages, enabling anyone to connect with a live operator at the touch of the button. In essence, the service is designed to bring realtime answers to under served populations in way that is both understandable and relevant. The Question Box program is currently operating in parts of India and Uganda.
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Scott Lachut is PSFK’s Director of Consulting, working with a team of global researchers to provide leading companies with insights on the trends and innovation that are shaping the marketplace from both a consumer and business standpoint. His previous jobs resemble multiple chapters from Studs Terkel's "Working." Away from the computer his interests skew towards cooking and lawn games.
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| TOPICS: | Education, Web & Technology |
| TAGS: | analog internet, india, question box, uganda |
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