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On February 14, 2011, I had the opportunity to speak before a Canadian parliamentary committee on the topic of open data | On February 14, 2011, I had the opportunity to speak before a Canadian parliamentary committee on the topic of open data. I've copied the notes [[Visible Government parliament presentation|here]]. | ||
It was an interesting experience. I think some of the MPs are genuinely engaged on the topic. Unfortunately, the House collapsed shortly after this event, and there was no real follow-up. | It was an interesting experience. I think some of the MPs are genuinely engaged on the topic. Unfortunately, the House collapsed shortly after this event, and there was no real follow-up. | ||
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Idealistic, yes, but with share-alike, we can work on creating that practical and better world. Without it, it's ultimately the same old, a new layer will form over the old layer and everyone in those layers with true access and ability will be squatters vying for more power as part of the pyramid scheme, working as much to create proprietary secrets as they do for real improvements. But I guess they gotta eat, right? | Idealistic, yes, but with share-alike, we can work on creating that practical and better world. Without it, it's ultimately the same old, a new layer will form over the old layer and everyone in those layers with true access and ability will be squatters vying for more power as part of the pyramid scheme, working as much to create proprietary secrets as they do for real improvements. But I guess they gotta eat, right? | ||
{{Blikied|Sep 17, 2011}} | {{Blikied|Sep 17, 2011}} | ||