Hacks/Hackers Ottawa

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 blog at http://hackshackers.com

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September 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 37 Members attended
Hacks/Hackers Ottawa meetup
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

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May 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 42 Members attended
Let's unite hacks and hackers
They rated it 4.5010 (10 ratings)

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Great turnout, lots of energy in the room. Presentations were a big too long - more time to chat would be better.

—Richard Akerman

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I had a great time and wish I could have stayed longer. Super informative, though we have only glimpsed the tip of that iceberg. ...

—Lydia Peever

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"Sorry about the last minute cancellation - Minister Clement has been forced to cancel due to a scheduling conflict. We're working on our next meet up and will send out the word asap. Melanie...."

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