The opportunity of civic tech
Derek Eder
@derekeder
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What opportunities are enabled by civic tech?
You can make government information more accessible
myreps.datamade.us
SecondCityZoning.org
You can hold government accountable
thecircuit.cc
You can push for policy change
ChicagosMillionDollarBlocks.com
The responsibility of civic tech
Technology can also cause harm
Should I build this?
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Thank you!
Derek Eder
@derekeder