“As a both a new father and as our Executive Director, David Bray writes on the affirmative impacts that can result from adopting an empathetic “bridging” mindset across different groups. A potential unintended consequence of the Internet is the combination of 24/7 news, social media, and the ability of individuals to publish online whatever they want (which Read More
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Making a Difference in Local Communities
People Centred Internet (PCI) would like to highlight the efforts of Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, who is providing motivational programs and chess lessons to help thousands of kids stay out of trouble and lead successful lives, as the organisation puts it, “one move at a time”. Here are a few videos spotlighting the work that Orrin Read More
How Government Can Adapt to ‘Exponential Times’
People Centred Internet (PCI), Executive Director, Dr. David Bray, recently spoke at a public service conference in Australia on the need for positive #ChangeAgents. Below is an excerpt with a link to a longer article about that talk; the full article is available here. ________________________ […Excerpt…] Futurists like Bray strongly believe profound social and economic Read More
People-Centered Internet and Foreign Affairs LIVE: Public Sector CIOs and their Evolving Role
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg7ugsfoV5w&w=560&h=315] At a recent event co-sponsored by Foreign Affairs Magazine and the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center, Council on Foreign Relations member, Dr. David Bray, Executive Director of People Centered Internet (PCI), gave a closing keynote on a program focused on Public Sector Chief Information Officers and their evolving role, challenges, and opportunities, in Read More
IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor: 23 May 2018
Valuable coverage of significant current policy activities happening around the world in the sphere of Internet technology is provided courtesy of IEEE. 23 May 2018 summary – IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor – is available here. Read more summaries here. ________________________ If you liked this article, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for Read More
IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor: 16 May 2018
Valuable coverage of significant current policy activities happening around the world in the sphere of Internet technology is provided courtesy of IEEE. 16 May 2018 summary – IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor – is available here. Read more summaries here. ________________________ If you liked this article, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for Read More
IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor: 9 May 2018
Valuable coverage of significant current policy activities happening around the world in the sphere of Internet technology is provided courtesy of IEEE. 9 May 2018 summary – IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor – is available here. Read more summaries here. ________________________ If you liked this article, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for Read More
IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor: 2 May 2018
Valuable coverage of significant current policy activities happening around the world in the sphere of Internet technology is provided courtesy of IEEE. 2 May 2018 summary – IEEE Global Internet Policy Monitor – is available here. Read more summaries here. ________________________ If you liked this article, you can follow us on Twitter and Facebook for Read More
How We All Can Be Positive #ChangeAgents
Our world is changing rapidly and there is no textbook guide to indicate where the next decade will take us. In order to encourage a better future and a more People-Centered Internet, we must be willing to encourage people to want to be positive #ChangeAgents willing to strive to make a positive difference however they Read More
WiRED International Connects Underserved Communities to Health Education
By Sameer Verma, Ph.D. Professor, San Francisco State University and Board Member, WiRED International, with Allison Kozicharow, Board Member, WiRED International ________________________ “I met Professor Gary Selnow at San Francisco State University over 18 years ago. I met him almost as soon as I joined the faculty. I worked with him on projects that were Read More