The digital divide isn’t a visible problem to anyone, especially those who are well connected and well informed.  But, a lot of New Yorkers, and people around the world, have been left in the dark when it comes to technology, especially the internet – arguably the most important technology today.  The virtually ubiquitous use of the internet for communication, networking, jobs and information gathering, means those who don’t have access, are scared to learn, or are too uninformed to recognize its significance, are left out of society’s most valued aspects of life.  

This blog will document my investigation into the world of the digital divide from all angles: who is left out, who is too enveloped, who doesn’t care, who doesn’t need it, and who really does?  What could bridging this gap mean for society and individuals?  What are the solutions? I’ll be experimenting with multimedia to tell the story of the divide.