“Democratized intelligence” is helping uncover the secretive world of North Korea, one of the world’s most hidden societies, thanks to economist Curtis Melvin. Through his blog, North Korean Economy Watch, Melvin has used the power of Google Earth and loads of tips from others to compile a citizens’ registry of important locations in North Korea. The listings range from the strategic (rocket-launch sites) to the political (prison camps) to the mere touristy (restaurants).