Climate Change and Technology Enhanced Collaboration and Networking

David WortleyDirector of Serious Games Institute

Collaboration and Climate Change1. To work together,

especially in a joint intellectual effort.

2. To cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one's country.

Are we working together or co-operating treasonably ?

What is Collaboration ?

Collaboration is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together in an intersection of common goals

— for example, an intellectual endeavor[1] [2] that is creative in nature[3]—by sharing knowledge, learning and building consensus.

Most collaboration requires leadership, although the form of leadership can be social within a decentralized and egalitarian

group.[4]

In particular, teams that work collaboratively can obtain greater resources, recognition and reward when facing competition for

finite resources.[5]Collaboration is also present in opposing goals exhibiting the notion of adversarial collaboration, though this is

not a common case for using the term.

Virtual Collaboration Spaces

Collaboration spaces influence our actions and impact the world around us – the greater the reach, the more profound

the impact

Asynchronous vs Synchronous

Email, Wikis, Blogs, Facebook, Youtube ....

Instant messaging, audioconferencing, video conf,Web conferencing,Virtual 3D worlds

Asynchronous Technologies

Asynchronous Networking and CollaborationTime to prepare “the message”Time to prepare “the response”24 x 7 accessGlobal reachLimited feedback controlPrimarily a broadcast medium

Synchronous Technologies (2D)

Synchronous Technologies (3D)

Synchronous Networking and CollaborationDynamic interactionFaster decision making“Next best thing” to face to face Better meeting management tools than

face to face

Using Technology to Work Together for Climate ChangeSavings in travel Improved understanding of issuesCollective action

Daden Datascape

SHASPA Energy Management

Using Technology to Cooperate Treasonably for Climate Change Increased trade and consumption Incentives to travelGlobal communications bring disconnect

between cause and effect (power without responsibility)

Any Questions ?

Climate Change and Technology Enhanced Collaboration and Networking

David WortleyDirector of Serious Games Institute