Building Community Wireless Networks: Empowering Local Connectivity

Building Community Wireless Networks: Empowering Local Connectivity

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The video explores the development of wireless networks in business areas, focusing on Adam Burns' initiative to map radio waves for community use. It highlights the potential of 802.11 B as a cost-free internet alternative and the efforts of Free to Air and affiliated websites to promote non-commercial internet options. Ambient TV, a group of artists, uses wireless networks for collaborative projects, emphasizing community as central to their work. The video also discusses the social implications of wireless technology, suggesting that small community networks could lead to a larger global movement.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What technology is Adam Burns using to map radio waves?

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How does Adam Burns believe community wireless networks will impact the World Wide Web?

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What are some methods of communication used by artists in the Ambient TV project?

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What social implications do the people behind the movement associate with this technology?

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What is the purpose of the maps provided by the movement?

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