Drift is being developed in order to enhance an individual's visual perception by providing near-real-time access to extra-sensory images from around the world. These images are being shared instantaneously and are available to view anywhere on Earth just moments after the original event. The volume and quality of images being created are increasing as rapidly as the lag-time between initial experience and worldwide availability is shrinking.
For the first time in history, we can access a massive distributed network of "eyes" (i.e. mobile devices with cameras) and see what people all over the world see, create, share and experience. In essence, our brains have suddenly acquired billions of new pairs of eyes – our vision has been liberated from the limitations of our physical presence in a specific location.
Drift facilitates access to recently shared images and presents them in a fluid, focused and easily digestible view. A Drift keyword search yields results that can be filtered by location. Use this view to gain analytic insight into current events and cultural trends like never before. Explore and become inspired by vistas which, only a decade ago, were reserved solely for the beholder.
I am seeking feedback on features and functionality you think would useful to add to Drift.
Please go and check out Drift at http://drift.io
Get a feel for it and let me know where you'd like it to drift to in the future. In addition to the discussion here, I can be reached via the email address or Twitter in my profile.
