system architects needed - why developers should run for public office
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The explosive growth of interest around Gov 2.0 has uncovered a wealth of developers ready to change government from their laptops... but this is only the first step. To build an effective and open 21st century government developers must step up. Learn exactly why we need you to bring your intelligence, energy, clarity, and yes *mad coding skills* to public office.TRANSCRIPT
System Architects NeededSystem Architects NeededWhy developers should run for public office
Developers In the US
≈1.3 million
Developers In Public Office
≈Zero
This is not a developer.
“Politicians need to be able to balance positions, seek compromise, communicate effectively, be transparent but up to a point, not take sides too strongly while being passionate about certain topics on their constituents’ behalf.”
-Andrea Di Maio
“Developers need to be able to balance positions, seek compromise, communicate effectively, be transparent but up to a point, not take sides too strongly while being passionate about certain topics on their users’ behalf.”
Legislation isSource Code
energyeconomy
environment
Executives areDevelopers too
ƒ(x) = Ο(mfg) ?
PoliticiansPoliticians Politicians?
Thanks!Now go read Clay:
http://infovegan.com/2010/07/19/why-developers-should-run-for-congress
and ping me with questions: @baconner | [email protected]
and check out additional attributions and data: http://www.brianconner.com/ignite
and maybe even:
run for office or vote for a developer!