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A stream of things going in and out of the brain of Doug Belshaw

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    Jan 24, 2022 ∞

    Spatial Finance

    Using real-time satellite imagery to ensure that people are building (or not-building) what they say they’re going to.

    ‘Spatial finance’ is the integration of geospatial data and analysis into financial theory and practice. Earth observation and remote sensing combined with machine learning have the potential to transform the availability of information in our financial system. It will allow financial markets to better measure and manage climate-related risks, as well as a vast range of other factors that affect risk and return in different asset classes.
    Source: Spatial Finance Initiative - Greening Finance and Investment
    Sep 2, 2021 ∞

    Microcast #089 — Circumvention

    Overview

    In this microcast I discuss three articles loosely related to censorship and the circumvention thereof.

    Show notes

    • The Uncensored Library gives gamers "a safe haven for press freedom" (Dezeen)
    • Ethiopia to build local rival to Facebook and WhatsApp (Tech Central)
    • Kuo: iPhone 13 to support LEO satellite communication, allowing users to make phone calls and send texts without cell signal (9to5Mac)

    Image: Michael Dziedzic

    Background music: Shimmers by Synth Soundscapes (aka Mentat)

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