Alexander Holt Knihy

Exploring the complexities of identity and fulfillment, the story follows Ayden, a successful entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles, as he grapples with his past as a free-spirited surfer. Through a humorous yet profound journey, he navigates the blurred lines between his reality and perceptions, creating a mental album of memories that challenge his understanding of success and happiness. As he reflects on his life in four distinct phases, Ayden ultimately questions whether true fulfillment comes from living one's desired life or simply from the act of thinking about it.

The book explores the intersection of technology and democracy through California's Voter's Choice Act, which aims to enhance voter accessibility and turnout by allowing multi-day voting at various locations. It focuses on the development of a web GIS application designed to assist Los Angeles County officials in selecting optimal voting sites. The application provides analytical tools to evaluate potential locations based on their proximity to voters and businesses, demographic factors, and historical voter turnout, highlighting the evolving landscape of electoral participation.

Die Wahlbeteiligung stellt ein zentrales Problem in der modernen Demokratie dar, insbesondere im Kontext des Voter's Choice Act (VCA) in Kalifornien. Dieser Gesetzesentwurf ermöglicht es den Bürgern, über mehrere Tage und an selbstgewählten Orten zu wählen, wodurch neue Wahllokale an Bedeutung gewinnen. Eine Web-GIS-Anwendung wird entwickelt, um Wahlbeamten und Interessengruppen im Bezirk Los Angeles bei der Auswahl dieser Standorte zu unterstützen. Dabei werden Analysen zur Beziehung zwischen potenziellen Wahllokalen, Wählern, Altersdemographie und Wahlbeteiligung bereitgestellt.