Can Big Data and Sensors Make Cities Smarter and Safer?

To the Point

Can Big Data and Sensors Make Cities Smarter and Safer?

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Published on Dec 22, 2015, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:52:33

Episode Description

"Smart Cities" are designed to scale up "The Internet of Things" to better manage local transportation, energy, healthcare, water delivery and waste disposal. Can Big Data really improve the quality of life for residents and their neighbors?

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.