Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

Well, one thing people on this list can do is to raise hell about the Federal Government’s response to María and its completely Asinine approach to infrastructure restoration: “back to its state before the disaster!” Technology-wise that’s laughable Regards / Saludos / Grato Andrés Leopoldo

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

Yep. I completely agree with Jayne and Kate. Many in Silicon Valley often start with a solution in search of a problem, whereas Stanford Liberation Technology always preached start with a problem and then figure out a solution. If the solution requires tech, great. If not, don't use tech. But

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

On 2018-04-08 22:02, Kate Krauss wrote: > Generally speaking, the way to help people in distress is to ask them what > they need (rather than guessing or assuming, which often results in a tool > without a user base and a lot of people who desperately needed something > else). Just wanted to

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

PS: I overedited Step 1: Step 1 would be to look around on Twitter and Facebook to see who is working on solar power, individuals and companies *i**n Puerto Rico*, and contact them to listen to their needs. On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 1:02 AM, Kate Krauss wrote: > Hi Yosem, > >

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

Hi Yosem, Good questions-- Generally speaking, the way to help people in distress is to ask them what they need (rather than guessing or assuming, which often results in a tool without a user base and a lot of people who desperately needed something else). Asking people what they need can be

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

At this point I seriously question if the time is ripe for this. The territorial government is in receivership and cannot make payments on roughly $69 billion in debt. Getting it on a stable footing first would create a more favorable environment in which to make technological solutions

Re: [liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

1. Provide cheap durable mobiles to farmers and blue-color workers —> allows these communities to stay connected and know the market for the goods they provide without the involvement of the middle-man 2. Conduct short, concise workshops/ podcasts easily accessible on Radio for all involved in

[liberationtech] Help Puerto Rico use tech for social good

Dear friends and colleagues, - How should the Puerto Rican government use technology to improve quality of life and socioeconomic development, especially in the poorest and most vulnerable communities? I would appreciate your emailing me as soon as possible one-sentence proposed actions