The aim of open government is to take advantage of the know-how and entrepreneurial spirit of those outside government institutions to work together with those inside government to solve problems. Beth Simone Noveck advantageaimentrepreneurial Change image and share on social
Network technology has irrevocably changed campaigning and elections. It has the potential to transform governance and the workings of our democracy for the better. Beth Simone Noveck campaignchangedemocracy Change image and share on social
Democratic elections alone do not remedy the crisis of confidence in government. Moreover, there is no viable justification for a democratic system in which public participation is limited to voting. Beth Simone Noveck confidencecrisisdemocratic Change image and share on social
Starting early and getting girls on computers, tinkering and playing with technology, games and new tools, is extremely important for bridging the gender divide that exists now in computer science and in technology. Beth Simone Noveck bridgecomputerdivide share on social
I think the advice, regardless of gender, is always be open to conversations with people who do things differently than you do. If you're starting to work in tech, talk to the artists, talk to the lawyers, talk to the people who are interested in other things. Beth Simone Noveck adviceartistconversation share on social
The same technologies enabling us to work together at a distance are creating the expectation to do better at governing ourselves. Beth Simone Noveck createdistanceenable Change image and share on social
To me, technology was a means to an end to achieve the social justice goals, stronger democracy and more effective government that is the aim of what I do. Beth Simone Noveck achieveaimdemocracy Change image and share on social
In the 21st century, you have to use technology as one of the tools in the toolkit to bring about social change. Beth Simone Noveck 21stbringcentury Change image and share on social
