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Going Public

Posted on March 19th by Shae Davidson.
Inspired by the same interface and knowledge-sharing model as Wikipedia, Wikileaks plans to provide an uncensorable, anonymous forum for sharing information about corrupt or immoral actions in the public realm.  Wikileaks will make leaked ...
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Wikipedia Walkabout

Posted on February 22nd by Shae Davidson.
Two websites give Wikipedia users a more immediate, spatial connection to data.  Placeopedia allows visitors to connect articles to locales, creating searchable maps linked to the original texts.  To create ...
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Genealogy of Influence

Posted on August 30th by Shae Davidson.
Mike Love's Genealogy of Influence visualizes the relationships between artists, authors, and philosophers in a shifting web.  Arrows show the flow of influence and inspiration; lines indicate a relationship between intellectual peers.  ...
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Sustainability Wiki

Posted on August 23rd by Shae Davidson.
Appropedia, a sustainable development wiki, offers participants a chance to share everything from theoretical information about technology, poverty, and the environment to detailed plans for home improvement and art projects. ...
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Clusterball: A new view of Wikipedia

Posted on June 28th by Forrest Diamond.
Chris Harrison designed an illuminating visualization of three levels within Wikipedia and their interconnections. His design starts with one large circle, the center of which holds the parent topic. Secondary ...