The political sensorium

M. Dade-Robertson, Nick Taylor, J. Marshall, P. Olivier

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    Abstract

    In this position paper we outline some of the key themes and background research which may help form a better understanding of the relationship between technology and political activity. The paper is written in an attempt to articulate a better understanding of the relationship between political processes, urban environments and situated technologies. The paper is written from a UK perspective, although the ideas have a broader relevance for relatively developed western democracies. To this end we analyse the political and digital divides which are present in western society focusing on local politics in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK as a case study. Following a brief description of the problem domain we briefly give an outline of an ongoing project Viewpoint which has created a mobile voting system which we are currently deploying in various locations in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMAB '12 Proceedings of the 4th Media Architecture Biennale Conference
    Subtitle of host publicationParticipation
    EditorsMartin Brynskov, Peter Dalsgaard, Ava Fatah gen Schieck
    Place of PublicationNew York
    PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
    Pages47-50
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781450317924
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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