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Monday, December 1. 2008

Terrorists Use Geotechnology

Computerworld and others report that Google Earth, GPS and other tech devices were in use in the attacks in Mumbai. My only thought: We regular folks use these everyday to do our "work," so it's not surprising these folks do, too. Have we not wrapped our heads around the idea that data and technology can be used for good or evil? I guess not.

Posted by Adena Schutzberg at 07:34 | Comments (6) | Trackbacks (0)

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They apparently also wore running shoes, cargo pants, and polo shirts, carried backpacks, drove inflatable boats, and communicated by Blackberry or text messaging devices.
#1 Archie Belaney on 2008-12-01 10:29 (Reply)
Worryingly, they also knew how to call a taxi, and purchase a map in a shop, and ask a local for directions....
#2 David Hine (Link) on 2008-12-02 01:27 (Reply)
Judging the attire alone, that is so not the profile demographic for Microsoft and ESRI geospatial products.
#2.1 Daniel (Link) on 2008-12-02 02:57 (Reply)
What great responses! I think it is interesting that in our community we think of the technology we use in the same light as running shoes...just a tool of the trade. Unfortunately, those who don't understand could ultimately stifle innovation for fear of a tool they don't understand.
#3 Jacob Grob (Link) on 2008-12-02 08:17 (Reply)
What's next, banning fire and the wheel? I can just hear the next post... 'when technology is banned, only criminals will have technology'.
#4 Thom Proehl on 2008-12-02 13:18 (Reply)
More from NYTimes on tech used:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/09/world/asia/09mumbai.html

Thanks to Duane for link.
#5 Adena Schutzberg (Link) on 2008-12-09 11:39 (Reply)

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