How Homeless People Use Technology: A Photo Essay On Street Poverty And Consumer Gadgets
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Steven Tweedie
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Over the course of two weeks last year, we interviewed dozens of homeless people to find out what kind of consumer electronics they own - and more importantly, what they use them for.
From laptops and iPhones, to government-provided phones, it quickly became clear that many homeless people use gadgets to stay connected, search for jobs, and pursue their own creative interests.
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Note: All people shown have given their permission for us to take their picture, though some requested we not show their faces.
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