# TV-Projected Encyclopedias The Humane Reader Brings Wikipedia to Impoverished Areas By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-reader References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/humane-reader-contains-wikipedia/15883/) & [humaneinfo](http://humaneinfo.com/) Braddock Gaskill wants everyone to have access to [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stack-overflow-offline) via his Humane Reader. The Humane Reader is an [offline version of Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-learning-solution) that is projected through a television. The Internet is available almost everywhere we look, but that unfortunately isn't the reality in many developing nations. The Humane Reader would cost $20 if produced 10,000 units at a time. Check out the links to learn more about Braddock Gaskill's awesome [Internet initiative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-digischool). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Offline Knowledge Access:** The Humane Reader's offline version of Wikipedia provides access to knowledge in areas with limited internet connectivity, creating opportunities for offline education and research. - **Affordable Internet Solutions:** The Humane Reader's low-cost production model presents an opportunity for companies to develop affordable internet access solutions for underserved populations. - **Technology for Education:** The Humane Reader's use of television projection highlights the potential for technology to enhance educational opportunities in impoverished areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education Technology:** The Humane Reader's offline Wikipedia could disrupt the education technology industry by providing accessible offline resources for students and researchers. - **Telecommunications:** The Humane Reader's affordable internet solution model could disrupt the telecommunications industry by introducing new low-cost connectivity options for underserved areas. - **Nonprofit and Social Services:** The Humane Reader's initiative highlights the potential for nonprofits and social service organizations to harness technology to bridge the digital divide and promote knowledge accessibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Reading Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sol-reader.md) - [E-Ink Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader.md) - [Speech-to-Text Assistive Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literacy-pen.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [Immersive Reading Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcgonagle-reader.md) - [Pocket Smart Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipaper-reader.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Budget-Conscious Smart Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budgetconscious-smart-projector.md)