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Dandelion is a new concept for an interactive online tool that could catalyze the movement towards a more sustainable society and an economy of abundance. The tool combines elements of a search engine, an online encyclopedia, a user-driven content generator, as well as a social networking device.
As a visual Wikipedia, Dandelion allows users to navigate through a spatially-displayed network of information that makes intelligent connections based on keywords, usage patterns, and social networks, and enables higher rates of innovation globally.
Engaging communities
It also provides opportunities for interaction between different communities and social volumes through its spatially-embedded discussion groups and blogs. Perhaps most interestingly, it is also designed to connect specific problems or needs with potential solutions in response to direct queries.
Create New Development Links
The ultimate goal of this mode of informational display is to rapidly uncover new connections between concepts and people, and to highlight the common paths we are traveling in our efforts to innovate towards a sustainable future.
It is now commonly acknowledged that it is not a lack of technological capacity that prevents us from moving towards a more sustainable version of our society. Rather, it is the lack of organizational capacity, coordination, and build-up of critical societal mass.
Pathfinding
The complexity and enormous volume of information our society generates makes it difficult to intelligently filter data for relevance and value without an enormous time investment. |
