Open Data and Community Response

The video discusses the open data movement, highlighting its global impact and the benefits of sharing data online. It presents case studies from the UK and US, showcasing how data can be used to create maps, influence legal decisions, and improve public services. The video also explores government data initiatives and community-generated data projects, such as Open Street Map, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in data sharing. The speaker concludes with a call to action, encouraging continued efforts in making data accessible and useful for everyone.

What was the main message conveyed at TED regarding data?

• To share data on the web for innovative uses

• To delete unnecessary data

• To keep data private and secure

• To sell data to the highest bidder

What was the outcome of the data mash-up involving bicycle accidents in the UK?

• A new law was passed

• A map was created to show affected routes

• Bicycles were banned in certain areas

• A new type of bicycle was invented

What did the map created by a lawyer in Zanesville, Ohio, reveal?

• The locations of all schools

• A correlation between race and water access

• The best routes for cycling

• The distribution of public parks

What is the purpose of the site 'Where Does My Money Go'?

• To invest in stocks

• To compare government spending across regions

• To find the best deals online

• To track personal expenses

What was the significance of the competition between data.gov and data.gov.uk?

• It led to a decrease in data availability

• It encouraged more data to be shared

• It resulted in a merger of the two sites

• It caused a data breach

What is Open Street Map primarily used for?

• Creating private maps for businesses

• Developing video games

• Editing and improving public maps

• Selling maps to government agencies

How did the open-source community respond to the Haiti earthquake?

• By organizing a fundraising event

• By creating a real-time map for relief efforts

• By developing a new mapping software

• By sending physical maps to Haiti

What was the role of GeoEye in the Haiti earthquake response?

• They provided satellite imagery for mapping

• They funded the relief efforts

• They built new infrastructure

• They organized volunteer teams

What did the real-time map of Port-au-Prince show?

• Blocked roads and refugee camps

• Local businesses

• Tourist attractions

• Weather patterns

What was the speaker's final message to the audience?

• To invest in data companies

• To focus on personal data security

• To continue contributing to the open data movement

• To stop sharing data