Wikifying the Presidency

here is the event you do not want to miss: Wiki White House
Can Obama Use Technology to Transform Government? (Jan 9th, 12-1.30, ET).

Technology evangelists believe that Barack Obama has the potential to fundamentally alter communication between the presidency and the people. Wikis in the White House? Online public comments on legislation? A real-time two-way conversation between citizens and their elected officials?

For better or worse, however, nothing is as easy as it might seem. Federal regulations, First Amendment issues, and just plain common sense are going to slow — and potentially stagnate — technological innovation in Washington.

While you are waiting for the webcast to start, you might also want to check out last month’s: Public Diplomacy 2.0

or:A National Broadband Strategy Call to Action

About Philipp

Philipp Müller works in the IT industry and is academic dean of the SMBS. Author of "Machiavelli.net". Proud father of three amazing children. The views expressed in this blog are his own.

09. January 2009 by Philipp
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