vi segnalo questo articolo apparso sul numero di luglio di Wired USA http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/06/st_essay_datafireworks/ [...]The concern that open data may simply empower the empowered is not an argument against open data; it’s an argument against looking at open data as an end in itself. Massive data dumps and even friendly online government portals are insufficient. Ordinary people need to know what information is available, and they need the training to be conversant in it. And if people are to have anything more than theoretical access to the information, it needs to be easy and cheap to use. That means investing in the kinds of organizations doing outreach, advocacy, and education in the communities least familiar with the benefits of data transparency[...] -- Fabio Malagnino Blog&SenzaRete: http://www.fabiomalagnino.it Torino Digitale: http://www.torinodigitale.it follow me at http://twitter.com/invisigot Email me at fabio.malagnino@gmail.com G-Talk me on invisigot@gmail.com Skype me at invisigot74 Call me at +39.340.3642979