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Over the last year, one of the apps Code the Dream has been most proud to develop has been Upstate — a tool that allows users to get immediate updates about proposed new state laws in the issue areas they care about most. Yesterday Upstate founder Kelly Garvy and CTD developer Crystal Williams-Brown were on the evening news talking about the app and how they hope it can democratize access to information about important state law decisions.
Last week, our team hosted a community conversation about the ways we use #technology to connect with the world around us. Lots of great ideas and resources were shared amongst the participants. codethedream.org/tech-civic-e… Stay tuned for more!
@techhanh Thanks for joining us, Hanh! We will continue to explore topics around tech and civic engagement throughout August and September so stay tuned. 🤗
@BrianOurFriend A true digital native! pic.twitter.com/6AHiafWYpj
For our final question: Based on the ideas we’ve explored today, what ways do you plan to start (or continue) using technology to build a better future for everyone? How will you connect with your neighbors, your local businesses, and your local government? #CTDxTCE
Even with the ability to connect with people all across the world, digital communication still has its drawbacks, as described by @STurkle in her 2012 @TEDTalks entitled "Connected, but alone?" #CTDxTCE ted.com/talks/sherry_t…