A Map of the World of Progressive Politics
The Progressive Studies Project has produced an awesome interactive map of the world of progressive politics. It is done with “The Brain” software where each “thought/idea” is linked to related thoughts. So, for instance, Barack Obama is linked to Obama Campaign 2008, Obama Campaign Literature, Trinity United Church of Christ, Harvard Law School Alumni, African-American Democrats, Progressive Community Organizers, etc. or the thought/idea Progressive Strategy Types is linked to Progressive Electoral Strategy, Green Party Strategy, Progressive Grand Strategy, Progressive Movement Strategy, etc. It is a work in progress, but should be amazingly helpful to see connections for those that are interested in how the progressive world works. The only down side is that the software has not yet enabled a search function, but that should come along soon.
March 25, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Thanks for posting this. That is a really cool concept. I’m actually going to use the 30-day trial software to learn more about it. Not that this is the same thing, but you’ll you’ll probably think these similar websites are interesting:
KartOO, a metasearch engine with visual display interfaces: http://www.kartoo.com
Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/
March 25, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I already know Wolfgang is going to LOVE those sites you posted. He really likes that sort of visual stuff. And he also is very much enamored with The Brain Software. He thinks it is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Hope you like it too. Hope you are well, E