Deploying technology to serve the public interest.

The Community

Given that public interest technology aims to promote the public good, the field needs diverse community members who represent different walks of life. While there are many different roles we can play in our community to advance social good technology, I will focus on the following five:

The activist, public servant, educator, community organizer, and hacker.

the community of public interest technologists

Activists address injustice in our communities and seek broader social change. Those who work at the intersection of activism and tech are serving the greater public good.

Activist

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Public servants are responsible for representing the best interests of the public. Those who work at the intersection of public service and tech are showing us new ways of serving the greater public good.

Public Servant

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Educators share knowledge and guidance to prepare people to meet the challenges of today’s world. Those who work at the intersection of education are using their knowledge to serve the greater public good.

Educator

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Community organizers coordinate efforts to advance equity and justice in their communities. Those working at the intersection of community and tech are using activism to serve the greater public good.

Community Organizer

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Hackers use their deep knowledge of computer systems to tackle difficult problems. Those who work at the intersection of tech and justice are using their expertise to serve the greater public good.

Hacker

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Deploying technology to serve the public interest.