The video on Human-based computation reminded me of Huckleberry Finn getting someone else to do his chores. Thinking outside the box is a creative way of getting things done; especially when you figure a way to do it that doesn't cost you anything. The gaming idea is a brilliant concept; 27 million people play games online and to be able to tap into that market and get free labor is good business.
For the game itself, I think a person could improve their brain functions as it makes you try to remember words to associate the images with. For students the game is a way to increase vocabulary, spelling, cognitive and critical thinking skills. In web development,a designer could get ideas for tags to promote more hits to their site.
Lableler?
ReplyDeleteCool idea on tags... it'd be great if i could get someone else to tag my 12,000 flickr pix!