Click Here 92. Israel, Gaza and all the light you cannot see
Nov 7, 2023
Explore the use of technology in the Israel-Gaza conflict, including loss of communication. Learn about a grassroots campaign in Israel to identify missing individuals after attacks. Discover the challenges faced in gathering information about missing people in Israel. Hear the personal experiences of Ahmad, a teacher in Gaza, during the war. Discuss the impact of bombings and internet blackouts in Gaza. Get updates on recent breaches and ransomware attacks in the aviation industry.
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Atus Calderon’s Son Taken Hostage
- Atus Calderon experienced the October 7th attack near Gaza firsthand, losing contact with her son Eris who was taken hostage by Hamas. - She received a haunting video of him but avoids watching it to protect her emotions.
Karine Nahan’s Volunteer Identification Campaign
- Karine Nahan mobilized 1,500 volunteers to identify missing people after the attacks by crowdsourcing data and verifying faces with technology. - They innovated by using algorithms and even identifying people by unique clothing fabric to confirm identities.
Human-Tech Collaboration Crucial
- Human judgment combined with technology was crucial for identifying victims; machines alone were insufficient. - Diverse interdisciplinary teams accelerated breakthroughs like solving blurry photo identification.