FIA

Mission

The Alliance will be a catalyst for transdisciplinary dialogue and research on evolving issues related to the role of information in our lives. By identifying shared challenges and encouraging innovative solutions, the Alliance seeks to facilitate a future in which information in all its forms can be an effective resource for everyone.

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Gov. O'Malley joins the Future of Information Alliance

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Priorities for the Future of Information

The evolving role of information in our lives creates challenges that must be tackled in a collaborative way if information in all its forms is to be an effective resource for everyone. The list here was developed with ideas from innovators, experts, cultural institutions, faculty, staff, and students. It is an agenda for the future of information. More details »

Privacy [Video]

How can private information be secure in a networked world?

Credibility [Video]

How can we identify accurate information and reliable sources?

InfoEquity [Video]

Can the digital divide be reduced to foster opportunity for all?

InfoLiteracy [Video]

How can knowledge about evolving resources be improved?

Culture [Video]

How can different cultures better understand each other?

Transparency [Video]

How can barriers to information about government be reduced?

Finances [Video]

What business models will support content creation and access?

Collaboration [Video]

How can research across disciplines help tackle the big issues?

InfoTransfer [Video]

How can expert information be translated for broad use?

Emergence [Video]

How can people use available tools together to aid humankind?


Last modified 2/13/12

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