There is now an application in the UK that tells users what percentage of ABSOs currently reside in their area.
ABSOs or Antisocial Behaviour Orders are administered to people in the UK who have made life slightly more difficult for their neighbors by doing things like regularly playing loud music at 3 in the morning.
The Asborometer is based on postal codes and is free to download. Creator Jeff Gilfelt stated that "although its name is fun, it has a serious message." It has also been dubbed "the estate agent's worst nightmare" as it can tip off would-be house buyers about troublesome neighbourhoods.
The application has caused a bit of a stir in the UK with several media outlets already airing their opinions.
Unneighborly Phone Apps
Asborometer Detector Stirs Up Controversy
Trend Themes
1. Rise of ABSO Awareness - The Asborometer app highlights the increasing awareness of Antisocial Behaviour Orders and their impact on neighborhoods.
2. Location-based Social Conscience - The use of postal codes in the app showcases the trend of using location-based technology for social awareness and activism.
3. Data-driven House Hunting - The Asborometer app disrupts the real estate industry by providing potential buyers with information about troublesome neighborhoods.
Industry Implications
1. Tech and Innovation - The development of the Asborometer app demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation within the technology and innovation industry.
2. Real Estate - The Asborometer app presents a disruptive opportunity for the real estate industry by influencing buyers' decisions based on neighborhood data.
3. Social Impact - The Asborometer app highlights the social impact industry's potential to leverage technology for promoting awareness and positive change in communities.