Breaking the circling of #mainstreaming and liberal trolling

Liberal trolls are deeply embedded in the “common sense” of #deathcult (neoliberalism), they derive their identity and value from upholding these norms. When confronted with thinking that challenges assumptions, their sense of self-worth feels threatened. This leads to defensive behaviours like #blocking, that create echo chambers that alienate broader, constructive conversations. The result is a … Continue reading Breaking the circling of #mainstreaming and liberal trolling →

A compass for the #openweb

In a world spiralling deeper into “post-truth,” we’re bombarded by complexity, much of it fuelled by #techchurn and the hollow distractions of #fashernist culture. To cut through noise, we need clarity, that starts with defining basic terms. From the #KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) path, for a tech-focused lens: This division isn’t only simple dogmatic … Continue reading A compass for the #openweb →

The Evolution of SocialHub

“the crew gathered around #SocialHub worked remarkably well for a while, organising good gathering, conferences and very useful outreach of #ActivityPub to the #EU that seeded much of the current #mainstreaming. But yes, it was always small and under utilised due to the strong forces of #stupidindividalisam that we need to balance. Ideas?“ From grassroots … Continue reading The Evolution of SocialHub →

The question, how do we bring more people into this space of stepping away and creating something better?

There is a deep frustration with #mainstreaming culture, with its strong pushing of the wrong people and prioritizing misguided actions. How can we “think better” beyond the traps of the current socio-political mess. If we can think better, we need paths that reject the foundations of the current #mainstreaming while building more collective, focused and … Continue reading The question, how do we bring more people into this space of stepping away and creating something better? →

Personality Politics

Liberal personality politics is a big distraction to the change and challenge that we need, it is disrupting progressive projects, especially in tech and social activism paths. This repeatedly derails efforts by prioritizing individual egos and interpersonal conflicts over collective goals. The path to mediating this needs resilient, open, and structured processes that balance the … Continue reading Personality Politics →

Let’s build tools that reflect human flourishing

One of the strong #blocking forces is #mainstreaming objectives being imposed on non-mainstream projects. This is a strong recurring issue in alternative tech spaces like the #openweb and #Fediverse. This happens because people perceive mainstreaming as “common sense,” mistaking it for adding value. Over time, this mess erodes the radical, decentralizing paths, feeding people back … Continue reading Let’s build tools that reflect human flourishing →

Federated Trust Networks: A Path

The future of grassroots and decentralized media lies in federated trust networks, not in the current, merely, replicating the centralized, broadcast-focused models of the #dotcons. There are problems with simply copying #dotcons as #FOSS that is replication without change, simply mimicking the #dotcons replicates their flaws, including centralized control and scalability issues that lead to … Continue reading Federated Trust Networks: A Path →

The Problem: Postmodernism, Hate, and #StupidIndividualism

The influence of postmodern thinking among #fashernistas—people more focused on appearances and trends than substance—has eroded the core purpose of activism: fostering positive social change rooted in love, solidarity, and mutual aid. Meanwhile, the rise of a new breed of right-wing “activists” using hate and fear to advance the agenda of neo-liberalism’s #deathcult highlights the … Continue reading The Problem: Postmodernism, Hate, and #StupidIndividualism →

Grassroots Radical Media: A #4opens Path

To revive radical grassroots media, we need to return to the basics, and that means embracing #FOSS, #opensource, and the #4opens. These aren’t just technical choices; they’re political ones. The 4 opens: open data, open standards, open process, and open licenses act as both a key and a lock. A key to unlock collaborative, transparent … Continue reading Grassroots Radical Media: A #4opens Path →

Why radical media embrace’s #FOSS and the #4opens

Grassroots radical media has always sought to challenge and reshape dominant narratives. To do this effectively, it must adhere to principles of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration. This is why #FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and the #4opens framework are foundational. They aren’t just technical choices, they’re philosophical commitments to building equitable and resilient systems. … Continue reading Why radical media embrace’s #FOSS and the #4opens →

Why ideas matter

The important tension in the current state of social change efforts: individualism vs. collectivism, vertical vs. horizontal structures, and the challenges of maintaining fragile consensus. These dynamics have direct implications for how we approach systemic problems like #climatechaos and the creation of alternatives through projects like the #OMN. On this subject, it’s important to understand … Continue reading Why ideas matter →

Moving forward, the path is undeniably messy

The challenge is in scaling alternative grassroots projects like #OMN while retaining their radical, transformative potential. As these projects sprout, they hit two major barriers: Paths we need to mediate these challenges: Moving forward, the path is undeniably messy, but the focus should be on growing horizontal power networks without compromising values. By committing to … Continue reading Moving forward, the path is undeniably messy →