Wifis.org is a start-up that aims to be a “contact form for your Wi-Fi network”. The new company, founded by Mathias Nitzsche, provides a free service that enables its users to be contacted by others through their wireless networks. How? People register a unique ID with the site (for instance wifis.org/example) and then rename their wireless network into that URL. People who spot your network can easily leave you a message by using the contact form on your personal page. Why would you use it? The company suggests that their service could appeal to “friendly neighbors might invite you to a beer, or ask if you want to share your Wi-Fi for a monthly payment”. What makes Wifis.org interesting is that it is a digital communication channel attached to place. Furthermore, it enables users to get contacted by others without revealing their personal details — the existence of a Wi-Fi network is enough to receive messages.
ooo geography. :)
Seems like a response to my musings from earlier.
Good news team.
Got an email from the department that there will be a special geography course offered next semester: Urban Agriculture!
I’m surprised for a number of reasons. First, why is this not an URBS course? Second, who is going to teach it? Third, how did this not get mentioned/whispered/rumoured about in the various urban agriculture groups/networks on campus?
Anyway. Not complaining. Just curious. And successfully registered!
In order to truly re-imagine your neighbourhood, you kind of have to get out and explore, no?
An economist sees property taxes
An urban planner sees density
A geographer sees a vertical neighborhood
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