Hacks/Hackers Edinburgh

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial. This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures. Please also check out our site at http://hackshackers.com, along with our question-and-answer site at http://help.hackshackers.com. Help us build the future of media!

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March 21, 2012 · 7:00 PM
March meetup - Scraper talk | Free drink if you bring a hack :)
10 Hacks & Hackers | 4.502

Another meetup of the nascent HH meetup in Edinburgh. We are still on the prowl for more hacks to come along so this months theme is... web scrapers. Scrapers are a core... Learn more
January 19, 2012 · 7:00 PM
Thursday the 19th from 7PM at Holyrood 9a
8 Hacks & Hackers | 5.001

Hi, I'm a journalist at the Scotsman newspaper who has just set up our new Datablog. Would like to meet hacks/hackers with similar data/stats background who want to... Learn more

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Per Fischer joined
May 5

"Danish journalist living in Edinburgh for 11 years. Works mostly with corporate communications and PR, and as a freelance translator and boardgame journalist."
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Tony Barrett joined
January 10

"Bloomberg editor"
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Peter Burnett commented on Collborative Online Thinktanks
November 2

"I hope this fits the group remit, thanks everybody, and let me know if you think this could be a goer."

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Peter Burnett commented on March meetup - Scraper talk | Free drink if you bring a hack :)
November 2

"Sorry I missed this meet as I've been exploring a few scrapers lately. Hope you have a meeting soon."

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Peter Burnett joined
November 2

"I enjoy a good hack, and I like a good story. I am a book writer who used to write for the newspaper. Now I do web dev, mediawiki hacks, novel writing, and explore freedom of info on the net. Nice to meet you!"
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Simon Rihan joined
October 9

"My dog"
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Andre joined
October 7

"I break code for breakfast!"
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Balgardner Consulting joined
September 30

"In the beginning..."
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Jeremy Webb joined
September 26

"Working in digital strategy, interested in data acquisition, manipulation and visualisation for useful purposes. This sort of thing: http://webbactivemedia.net/marketing-blog/296-valuable-visualisation-of-launchrock-data.html"