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 →

Mediating the damage from #fashernistas

“The problem with most fashernistas is that they are completely untrustworthy. Yet, people trust them because they push #mainstreaming “common sense” this is the definition of evil, what to do? Ideas please?” The problem with most #fashernistas lies in their prioritizing of style, superficial appeal, and “common sense” #mainstreaming over substance and integrity. Their actions … Continue reading Mediating the damage from #fashernistas →

Thinking about news on the #fediverse

To tackle the challenges of #stupidindividualism and the #techshit it pushes on the #Fediverse, we need to keep focus on balance, collaboration, and meaningful process. Let’s look at one path away from this mess making, an example of the roadmap for #indymediaback and what do we mean by a #newswire. Looking at the current use … Continue reading Thinking about news on the #fediverse →

#nothingnew sets the stage for #somethingnew

The #nothingnew hashtag offers a straightforward and bold #KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) approach to rejecting the prevailing ideologies of the past 40 years: #neoliberalism and #postmodernism. These ideologies have shaped the current “common sense” to push individualism, relativism, and market-driven solutions, at the expense of collective action and systemic change we so urgently need. … Continue reading #nothingnew sets the stage for #somethingnew →

What is the “problem” with our geeks

The #geekproblem highlights a recurring issue within tech-driven movements, the overemphasis on control and complexity at the expense of accessibility, community, and collective goals. This “problem” arises from the intersection of tendencies toward hierarchy, a blind reverence for technology as inherently powerful (#deathcult worship), and the unchecked growth of technical complexity over the last few … Continue reading What is the “problem” with our geeks →

The #deathcult worshippers are head down in the current mess

The mainstream economic system, which underpins the current global mess, is facing a deep and escalating crisis. This isn’t just about isolated single issues, it’s rooted in fundamental contradictions within the path we are currently on. Understanding these dynamics helps us see why our lives are shaped by austerity, inequality and endless war, leading to … Continue reading The #deathcult worshippers are head down in the current mess →

We need a positive path for tech

The Fediverse, decentralized social networking, path is fundamentally built on trust and collaboration. This emphasizes that interactions, platform developments, and community guidelines prioritize shared values and respect, rather than being dictated by centralized controls, fear paths and governance. Why trust matters, it’s distributed, the #Fediverse’s open protocol, #activitypub thrives because people and platforms choose to … Continue reading We need a positive path for tech →

The #fashernistas and #geekproblem interact to work in unintentional tandem

In part, the current challenges faced by the #openweb and grassroots reboot movements can be traced back to two cultural and structural problems: the influence of #fashernistas and the deeply ingrained #geekproblem. Both of these contribute to active blocking of meaningful change, hindering the progress needed for an openweb reboot. To walk this “native” landscape … Continue reading The #fashernistas and #geekproblem interact to work in unintentional tandem →

The need for #netiquette to mediate hostility on the #openweb

The blame, attack, and ban culture we’re seeing is not native to the #openweb. The principles that uphold the open web are built on the #4opens: open data, open source, open standards, and open process. These values encourage linking, transparency, and trust, qualities that are essential for constructive dialogue and a positive community atmosphere. Blocking … Continue reading The need for #netiquette to mediate hostility on the #openweb →

Capital will continue on its path, indifferent to the ruins it leaves

The current #mainstreaming paths are dependent on capitalist structures, when looking at this critically, it reveals itself as a #deathcult, with the embodiment of unrestrained growth and consumption that runs counter to meaningful solution to #climatechange. While billionaires and corporatens may entertain the illusion of future-proofing their wealth and safety, the reality is more perilous … Continue reading Capital will continue on its path, indifferent to the ruins it leaves →

Shifting the #mainstreaming to the #openweb

We need to try and make the inrushing #mainstreaming agenda more functional in the #openweb reboot, how do we do this? One way is to strengthen community governance with native decentralized decision-making frameworks that involve more voices from the grassroots, like the #OGB project. This is self empowering, as tools based on federated models (like … Continue reading Shifting the #mainstreaming to the #openweb →