Public Micro-Networks
Local live discussion networks in places like airports, airplanes, universities, condominiums and neighborhoods , dedicated to finding solutions for major international problems. People could opt in to the networks when signing on through a pubic portal such as the Airport WiFi service page, or Boingo welcome screen or in-flight WiFi.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Adair
Website
Organization
El Fuego del Sol
Country
United States
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
El Fuego del Sol
Organization Website
Organization Phone
809-710-5381
Organization Address
Santana Bella, Higuey
Organization Country
Dominican Republic
Your idea
Name Your Project
Public Micro-Networks
What is your idea? What makes it innovative? Why is it important?
Local live discussion networks in places like airports, airplanes, universities, condominiums and neighborhoods , dedicated to finding solutions for major international problems. People could opt in to the networks when signing on through a pubic portal such as the Airport WiFi service page, or Boingo welcome screen or in-flight WiFi.
Will you launch your idea as a business or non-profit?
Business
Country your work focuses on
Haiti
What will be the impact of your idea?
Users would be encouraged to discuss the Current Challenge, (i.e., How can we improve education in Haiti?”). Users could start their own topics as well. The typed conversation could occur over all personal devices: cellulars, smart phones, laptops, etc. The PMN’s local nature would be a convenient ice-breaker to connect with others in your physical proximity who might share interests which would otherwise go undiscovered. Crucial international problem-solving networking connections could be made that could be continued through other means. Hours of mental solution-seeking capacity are wasted on every public transportation voyage. “Why be bored when you can help save the world?” could be the system’s slogans. The PMN service would be compatible with social networking services: twitter, youtube and facebook. PMN would be ad-supported and thus financially sustainable while working toward solutions for global problems. Users could submit challenges to be featured on all PMNs as the Current Challenge.
Who will help you develop your idea? Why are you the one to make this happen?
Our 5 years of international social and ecological project development history in the Dominican Republic and Haiti at El Fuego del Sol have provided unique insight into what Challenges might be the most inviting for local participation and focus. We also have extensive contacts in the world of information technology who could quickly provide the software and hardware requirements to get started. This is an idea whose time has come. Network technology providers as well as social networking sites would quickly see the benefit to this concept and would likely be some of our first sponsors for the PMN release. The inviting look and feel of the service would connect with users whether or not they chose to opt in on that particular day or voyage.
How much will it cost to launch your idea? (This can be an estimate)
US$25,000 would be sufficient to promote the idea and obtain the required technology partners and sponsors. The actual implementation costs would be covered by the larger partners. The lease expensive method to introduce the concept would be as an app for a single platform such as iPhone/iTunes. From there it could be rolled out to other user platforms.
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 | 125 weeks agoKevin Adair said: It's wild that you mentioned a game app, because I was putting the finishing touches on another entry into this competition that was ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoKevin Adair said: Chris, it's clear that we are on the same page. I would love a game format. Let me check out those sites that you mention, and get right ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoa. b said: As a species, equipped with the Internet, we have the omnipresent ability to run the world through collective efforts. Now, all we need ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoChris Seper said: I think you have hit on a great concept to harness the knowledge that goes through airports, etc. I wonder if your goal should be to ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoKevin Adair said: One more thought that I had is that PMNs will also allow for listening. I have had amazing conversations on planes where I was the ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoKevin Adair said: There are a lot of problems out there, but I have a more optimistic perspective. I see us actually very close to some major global ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoa. b said: Aloha kevin, Media-Participation; great idea for a NEW "fun theory"... as we've been wandering around very interesting discussions; ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoKevin Adair said: Hi Susan, Thanks for your thoughts. I think that you have our exact concept in mind. PMN is the abbreviation for Public ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoSusan Brannon said: Can I ask what a PMN is? Are you hoping that positive changes will occur from the discussions? That others who participate will come ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 126 weeks agoKevin Adair said: The concept of media has expanded to mean any way that people communicate on a broad basis. In a wonderful sense we are all reporters in ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
