ushahidi on data
via tweet [https://x.com/gquaggiotto/status/1809511780932014467]:
notes/quotes from site page by Angela Oduor Lungati Sep 11, 2023 [https://www.ushahidi.com/about/blog/stepping-boldly-into-the-future-ushahidi-as-a-data-company/]:
We cannot achieve meaningful and long-lasting change without knowledge based on inclusive and truthful data..t
rather.. cannot achieve legit change (hari rat park law) w/o connection based on self-talk as data (aka: itch-in-8b-souls 1st thing everyday)
how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us.. ie: whatever for a year.. a legit sabbatical ish transition
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental expo labeling).. to facil a legit global detox leap.. for (blank)’s sake.. and we’re missing it
ie: imagine if we listened to the itch-in-8b-souls (self-talk as data]) 1st thing everyday & used that data to connect us (tech as it could be.. ai as augmenting interconnectedness)
a means to undo our hierarchical listening to self/others/nature so we can org around legit needs
Despite the unprecedented possibilities presented by data for decision-making,..t certain challenges persist and continue to evolve. For data to truly drive meaningful transformation, they must be addressed.
thinking data is for decision making is part of what’s perpetuating same song
While technology has provided platforms for individuals to share their experiences and perspectives, not all voices receive equal attention. Many marginalized voices continue to be drowned out, resulting in a skewed representation of reality..t This neglect of citizen voices hampers inclusivity and leads to policies and decisions that fail to address different communities’ unique challenges.
actually … no legit voices to date.. none of us are free.. again.. need means to undo that hierarchical listening as global detox leap
Now is the time to simultaneously increase the depth and breadth of understanding of citizen-generated data and democratize access to intelligence.
rather.. the time to change data (try self-talk as data via idiosyncratic jargon ness and nonjudgmental expo labeling) to augment our interconnectedness
As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly significant role in data analysis,..t we think there is an opportunity to contribute representative datasets for training AI models, ensuring marginalized and vulnerable groups are accurately represented.
we need ai/tech w/o judgment.. not about analysis ness.. about itch-in-the-soul.. facil-ing who’s together in a space
We’d love to talk to you if you would like to co-create this future with us. We’re keen to learn as we refine our strategy moving forward. Reach out to us via comms@ushahidi.com
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