I just found this interesting article about how Obama would integrate technology into his administration. There are a bunch of interesting nuggets, but the thing that I found most interesting was this statement:
an Obama administration would [make good use of the Internet], even turning to wikis to discuss topics like privacy.I understand the principle of a wiki, but could somebody explain to me how a wiki is supposed to bring more clarity into government?
I am skeptical, but the theory is that Obama would appoint a cabinet-level position whose job it is to make government more open. A Wiki is essentially a combination discussion board and place for people to post information. A wiki placed on WhiteHouse.Gov could be used to encourage discussion and dissemination of information about new bills, regulations, world news, etc. It could be used to provide a more direct conduit of information between the president and the American people.
YanıtlaSilOf course, I doubt Obama is really going to do this, because a Wiki could easily be used against his administration by making it a place for leaks and/or criticisms. But you never know.