"I noticed an interesting trend: Inventive scientists and tinkerers were using consumer technologies to not only help people get into fascinating hobbies but connect them seamlessly with genuine scientific research. As luck would have it, one such project, called Haikubox, spoke directly to my family’s love of birds."
This quote comes from a recent article in the online magazine Freethink entitled "How tech is turning science into a hobby." The author focuses on how technology is simultaneously advancing scientific understanding and helping consumers pursue their hobbies.
The article notes other creative ways that community science is being integrated into hobbies and how regular folks are making the world a better place just by doing something they enjoy.