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Written by: Xie Deqin
2020-11-09 06:00
Last update date: 2020-11-09 06:00
The new crown pneumonia has changed the lifestyle of everyone in just one year.
Whether it is daily work or keeping in touch with friends, everyone is increasingly relying on online communication.
It is precisely because this method is becoming more and more popular that Digital Social Innovation has gained the attention of the world.
The use of digital technology to establish a platform for the public to participate in and share information, thereby improving society and the environment, will become an increasingly popular phenomenon under the new normal.
Open data and citizen science integrate into the new normal
Liang Rongwu will attend the social enterprise private summit session "Spy on the new revelation of the epidemic", sharing how we can adapt to the new normal under the epidemic through open data and citizen science.
Now scientific research is no longer the patent of scientists, and the general public can also participate in it.
"Citizen Science" is a scientific activity carried out in a collaborative manner. It is planned by scientists and participated by the general public. For example, the environmental protection organization Greenpeace and about 40 citizens and volunteers participated in an "Own Air Test" operation in 2019. The scientific process and citizen participation deepen the public’s understanding of local air pollution (nitrogen dioxide).
The former assistant director of the Hong Kong Observatory, Leung Wing-wu, known as the first generation of "Mr. Weather," has been working at the Observatory for nearly 30 years. He has been providing scientific information to the public, allowing Hong Kong people to pay more attention to climate issues and world trends.
Coinciding with this year’s encounter with one of the largest epidemics in the history of mankind, it has brought a great test to mankind. General Liang Rong attended the “Spy on the New Revelation of the Epidemic” at the Social Enterprise Private Summit 2020 and shared how to use public data, citizen science and other figures. Social innovation improves the quality of life.
Open source programs make data transparent
Huang Haohua was inspired by the concept of Taiwan's "zero-hour government" and designed g0vhk Hong Kong's zero-hour government.
Civic Tech, which uses technology to promote public affairs or civic movements, has been popular in foreign countries for a while. For example, the British government advocated opening government information as early as 2007, emphasizing that the government needs to provide information to protect public interests and protect vulnerable communities; Nepal In the event of a major earthquake, the rescue team provided online maps of remote areas by linking more than 4,000 international and local mapmakers so that they could quickly report the geographic information of the disaster area.
Huang Haohua, the founder of Hong Kong's zero-hour government website, was inspired by the concept of Taiwan's "zero-hour government" and designed the g0vhk Hong Kong zero-hour government website.
Through Open Source Program and Crowd Sourcing, let the public know the information of legislators, including attendance rate, number of speeches, voting status, etc.
He hopes to use g0vhk to make data in different areas transparent, solve the problem of information non-circulation, expand citizens' right to know, and promote social progress.
Epidemic changes lifestyle
During the epidemic, working from home has become the new normal.
Many companies use meal delivery services to cheer up their employees and reduce stress.
The sales of Deliveroo's e-gift cards in Hong Kong have also increased significantly, so that employees can enjoy food while working from home.
Meetings no longer need to be face-to-face, and work is not necessarily carried out in the office. The new crown pneumonia has made different working models possible and has also redefined "work."
Ye Weiyan, head of Hong Kong's Deliveroo service department, will also be a guest speaker at the "Future Work Model" session of the Social Enterprise Private Summit 2020, sharing the new normal of the future workplace.
Ye Weiyan said that takeaway services have become part of the new daily life of the public, and restaurants and related companies have gradually changed their business models.
Digital technology will gradually be integrated into our personal, professional and social interfaces. One of the themes of the social enterprise private summit to be held from November 19 to 21, "Digital Social Creativity" will focus on how to use public data, citizen science and other digital tools , Provide solutions to social problems.
The three-day international seminar will be held online and open to the public for registration and participation free of charge.
The theme of this year's edition is "New Normal ‧ Cohesion." More than 70 local and international heavyweight guests were invited to discuss the economic and social development direction after the epidemic.
Those interested in digital innovation are welcome to participate and plan for the future.
Register now: https://bit.ly/340Lqk2
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