Collaboration

So…..what does a micro-controller have to do with social justice again?

Nothing really. Well, not by itself anyways. Remember that in addition to trying to understand how computers work, one of the purposes of this class is to look at technology through a socially driven lens. Computing ties very well into this theme because of their immense scalability. Years ago computers were just used for military purposes. Now, they are embedded into almost every aspect of our lives. Computing has also brought people from all over the world to foster both virtual and physical communities of collaboration, innovation, and creative problem solving. Companies, innovators, and students like yourself are always combining skills to create great, life-changing projects.

So, while there is no direct path we can follow that will tell us how to use Raspberry Pi’s for social justice purposes, we must pave the way. Keep in mind this important equation: Cheap Resources + Creativity + Collaboration = Social Innovation.