1. Hacking - is not a crime, and the way to solve problems
Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and Steve Jobs were hackers. Hacking can embody both good and evil. Some hackers sit and think about how to steal information from computers, and others - develop innovative tools that change the world. Hacking - a search for new ways to solve problems.
2. Civil hackers - those whose concept is based on the action
Internet and democracy are based on the same values: cooperation, participation, entrepreneurship, empowerment opportunities. Even in the XXI century to create a tool of hacking, do not need to be a programmer. You just need to think differently.
3. To make changes, we need acts of participation
It is important to involve citizens in solving problems. On the basis of the principle of "Code of America" has created projects such as "Answers Honolulu" and "Answers Auckland": residents participated in "vraytatone" - a day for yourself to answer questions about the city life, which appears on the site. In the spirit of such projects are important opportunities and responsibilities.
4. Hacking solutions into the hands of the municipal authorities
City authorities (at least in America) welcome such approaches. Cities are constantly looking for innovative solutions to old problems, and when residents are involved in this process, the potential is realized much more active communities.
5. Hacking - an ecosystem participation of the XXI century
Citizens see that they can do something better, and do it. For example, in Mexico City has been allocated $ 9.3 million for the development of applications for legislators. This outraged townspeople, and they made a public contest with prizes in 9300 dollars, 10 thousand times cheaper. 10 days received 173 applications. Thus was born the organization "Code of Mexico."
