[Geo4All] [OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of Non-Violence (Kavita Mitkari)

Thu Oct 5 03:41:38 PDT 2023

This sort-of-spicy conversation caught my attention.  I usually don’t love
off-topic posts, so I wondered, is it really off topic, and if so, how much?

I’m a computational scientist.  A domain scientist uses GIS to study their
field, and I help domain scientists with things like coding and use of GIS
software applications.  In order to do that effectively, I have to have (or
gain) basic knowledge of their field.  I looked at Suchith’s links in the
signature, and it does look like this is very relevant to his domain
science.

In XSEDE ECSS (consulting wing of the previous contract for NSF computing
resources) there was something they called ‘NIP’, or ‘Novel and Innovative
Projects’.  That means people using advanced computing for nontraditional
fields.  It was very useful to have an awareness of these fields, so I can
provide better support, and also look for ways for outreach and inclusion
of nontraditional HPC users.

A quick Google search turned up a ton of religion and violence related GIS
applications.  Here is a short list:

GIS and the geography of religion
https://www.gislounge.com/gis-geography-religion/

Tracking racial violence
https://library.wustl.edu/news/faculty-project-uses-gis-to-explore-history-of-racial-violence/

Mapping violence against indigenous women and girls
https://acme-journal.org/index.php/acme/article/view/1962

Incidence of violence risk tracking in Pakistan
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=80521

For any type of organization or service provider, I think it is helpful to
know who is using your products/services, and even more helpful to know who
*isn’t* using your products/services so you can go out and try to include
them.

I guess if I sent out something about exciting new NASA ocean color
products, it might not be obvious why it could be relevant to the group.
Or maybe it is not relevant, I don’t know.  But NASA is having lots of
grant opportunities to incorporate that satellite data into GIS
products…seems like something everyone would like to know, right?!?

Science aside, I do like learning about ‘International Day of…[anything]’,
especially something established by the UN.  In Cary, North Carolina, our
unique cultural contribution to the world is the Pimento Cheese Festival:
https://downtowncarync.org/say-pimento-cheese-2/

Cheers,
Lisa

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>    1. Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of Non-Violence
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Kavita Mitkari <mitkari.kavita at gmail.com>
> To: SERGIO ACOSTAYLARA <sergio.acostaylara at mtop.gub.uy>
> Cc: Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand at nottingham.ac.uk>, Steven Feldman <
> shfeldman at gmail.com>, GeoForAll <GeoForAll at lists.osgeo.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2023 21:07:39 +0530
> Subject: Re: [Geo4All] [OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of
> Non-Violence
> Dear Steven,
>
> With all due respect, I would like to throw some light. Mahatma Gandhi was
> not just a person, he is a thought, a thought that is the need of the World
> to maintain peace. His ideology is the solution to the World's problems be
> it war, international relations, etc.
>
> I agree that there might be differences on Mahatma Gandhi's ideology.
> However, it is not just his birthday; it is recognised by the UN as the
> International Day of Non-Violence. The sole aim of this day is to
> disseminate the message of non-violence, including through *education*
> and *public awareness. *Thus, it is quite relevant.
>
> PS: We can always agree to disagree, which is fine.
>
> --
> Thanks & Kind Regards,
> Kavita V. Mitkari
> PhD Research Scholar
> Department of Computer Science and Engineering
> Punjab Engineering College (Deemed To Be University)
> Chandigarh
> India
>
>
>
> On Tue, 3 Oct, 2023, 7:08 pm SERGIO ACOSTAYLARA via GeoForAll, <
> geoforall at lists.osgeo.org> wrote:
>
>> Steven,
>>
>> Sorry for intervening but I think that type of "reproach" should be done
>> privately. I know Suchith and I am sure that he does it with the best
>> intentions. At least your comment sounded a little out of touch to me.
>> Let's try to maintain a good communication environment.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>> Sergio Acosta y Lara
>> Departamento de Geomática
>> Dirección Nacional de Topografía
>> Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas
>> URUGUAY
>> (598)29157933 ints. 20329
>> http://geoportal.mtop.gub.uy/
>> ------------------------------
>> *De:* Discuss <discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org> en nombre de Steven
>> Feldman via Discuss <discuss at lists.osgeo.org>
>> *Enviado:* lunes, 2 de octubre de 2023 16:22:59
>> *Para:* Suchith Anand
>> *Cc:* GeoForAll; discuss at lists.osgeo.org
>> *Asunto:* Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] The International Day of Non-Violence
>>
>> Suchith
>>
>>  I’m missing something.
>>
>> Can you explain how this is relevant to OSGeo? Today is also the birthday
>> of King Richard 3rd of England, Groucho Marx, Coco the Clown, Robert Henry
>> Lawrence Jr and many others but I don’t think any of them were open source
>> digital geographers.
>>
>> I understand why you might admire Gandhi but others may not agree. OSGeo
>> Discuss is not the place for these conversations imo, which is evidenced by
>> the lack of response that such posts receive
>>
>> Perhaps the GeoforAll list is a more relevant place?
>>
>> Regards
>> Steven
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On 2 Oct 2023, at 08:49, Suchith Anand <Suchith.Anand at nottingham.ac.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Dear colleagues
>>
>>
>> The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the
>> birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and
>> pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. According to United
>> Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271
>> <http://undocs.org/A/RES/61/271> of 15 June 2007, which established the
>> commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the
>> message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness".
>> The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of
>> non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, tolerance,
>> understanding and non-violence".
>>
>>
>> Details at https://www.un.org/en/observances/non-violence-day
>>
>>
>> I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
>> Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to
>> further the spirit of unity and compassion.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best wishes
>>
>>
>> Suchith
>>
>>
>>
>> Dr Suchith Anand
>>
>> Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist
>> | AI Ethics | AI Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data and AI Ethics |
>> Global Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate
>>
>>
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>>
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