Hack the Presidential Debate
- October 19, 2012 · 7:00 PM
Here’s a hackathon with a twist: A hack on a presidential debate *before* it’s held.
Analyze the debates, using whatever tools, data, or social media you want to use. We will make video/audio and transcripts available. Successful entries could be used by Boston.com or BostonGlobe.com, to analyze the fourth and final debate.
We are hacking before the fourth debate, so we’ll have raw material from the first three. Ideally the hacks can be implemented for the fourth and final debate.
Details: Material from the first three debates will be available before the hack starts. (The first three debates will be held: Oct. 3, Oct. 11, Oct. 16; all are from 9-10:30 p.m.)
Winners: Winners will be picked by a panel of judges.
Sponsors: The Boston Globe, the MIT Media Lab, & Hacks/Hackers Boston.
Who’s invited: Anyone who wants to hack
Where: The MIT Media Lab (E14-525), 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge, MA.
When: Friday, Oct 19 (7-11 pm) Saturday, Oct. 20 (9-5 pm)
Cost: Free, but need to RSVP on the Hacks/Hackers Boston site. http://meetupbos.hackshackers.com/
Refreshments: Of course! Pizza, coffee, soda. Not fancy, but there will be enough caffeine and calories for all. ;-)
Transportation/parking: Some on-street available (especially on Saturday); Kendall/MIT stop on the Red Line.
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Daigo Fujiwara
I was only able to attend part of the event, but it was a great idea well executed. A lot of enthusiastic participants showed up and that was great! Wish could have done more.
October 22
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Matt Carroll
Total blast working with so many talented, creative people. Thanks to everyone!
October 21
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Chris Amico
Did anybody happen to pick up an extra MacBook power cord? I think I might have left mine.
October 20
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Mehmood
Do Anybody will be from waltham? I would need a ride to attend this. Please let me know!
October 15
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