The Open Governance Body

https://unite.openworlds.info/Open-Media-Network/openwebgovernancebody A project outline for the OGB Project description The Open Governance Body (#OGB) project is a set of software tools that encode a governance model structured on traditional grassroots activism. Further, the OGB – for which the code base is named – is a decentralized and democratic system for “governance” of any collective/community consisting … Continue reading The Open Governance Body

MakingHistory

The Witches Cauldron #MakingHistory you can find the project dev site here (if its online) https://unite.openworlds.info/Open-Media-Network/MakingHistory The open activist archive is a data “commons” based on the #4opens and motivated by the #PGA hallmarks. We are aiming to create a data soup of metadata enriched digital items hosted on redundant federated network of hosts/servers around … Continue reading MakingHistory

A Critique of “fluffy” Leftist and Progressive #AI Paths

In our conversations on #AI there is a copyright trap, pushed in the #mainstreaming, the #fashionista conversation around protecting producers and cultural industries are growing hysterical. Some policymakers and activists are pushing for shielding creators from the very real threats posed by these new technologies. However, in their haste to act, leftist and progressive crew … Continue reading A Critique of “fluffy” Leftist and Progressive #AI Paths

The Hydrogen Path is #techchurn

Hydrogen is heralded by our conservative crew as a miracle fuel, offering a clean and carbon-free source of energy. By combining hydrogen with atmospheric oxygen, we produce water and energy, a blinded “perfect” solution for fantasy energy needs. However, hydrogen has drawbacks that make its large-scale adoption a #geekproblem dysfunctional fantasy. Challenges with Hydrogen: Hydrogen … Continue reading The Hydrogen Path is #techchurn

The Importance of Words and Ideology

Words shape our thoughts, and common understandings of these words are essential for any coherent and effective communication. Ideologies form the basis of all thinking, whether unspoken and #mainstreaming or articulated and still minority. The challenge is to #KISS transition minority ideologies to the mainstreaming paths. There is a plan: Using Common Hashtags and Syndication … Continue reading The Importance of Words and Ideology

The Solution: Embrace the #4opens

We can’t keep repeating the same #TechShit over and over again. #TechCurn is a dead end.The #OMN is the only positive path I know forward. #Mainstreaming #fashernistas are dangerously consumptive. Our alt #fashernistas are utterly pointless. We need to disrupt social norms and make #4opens fashionable to salvage any value from these people and pull … Continue reading The Solution: Embrace the #4opens

Working with neo hippies for 20 years, they are now #mainstreaming

The #mainstreaming does not create culture, this is almost always from the alternative, but they do consume culture, and shape it to their agenda. It’s not that weird to see billionaires sitting in luxurious ayahuasca ceremonies (facilitated by #neocolonial white guys) to do “personal development” instead of funding the actual regenerative movement that we all … Continue reading Working with neo hippies for 20 years, they are now #mainstreaming

Serendipity and #Hashtags

Hashtags are ubiquitous online, at best they categorize content to find and join conversations on topics. The problem with current #fashernista hashtag usage is they reinforce individualism over collective action. This is an issue of #neoliberal “common sense” and the domination of #dotcons, prioritizing profit rather than change and challenge. Serendipity is about the occurrence … Continue reading Serendipity and #Hashtags

Would Socialism Work?

There are meany, messy paths, but let’s look at ideas. Whenever #socialism is discussed, there’s a flurry of objections, claiming it’s unworkable and impractical. Many of these objections stem from misconceptions or simple falsehoods. One common misconception is that socialism lacks the capacity for #innovation. Let’s walk this path to see what we find. Socioeconomic … Continue reading Would Socialism Work?

Why We Need the Open Media Network (#OMN)

The Challenge of Mainstream Media #Mainstreaming media is dominated by establishment interests that have perfected the art of propaganda. This media landscape is highly effective at brainwashing the public, making it difficult to foster a social and political change and challenge. Without altering this media ecology, progressive movements stand little chance against the overwhelming influence … Continue reading Why We Need the Open Media Network (#OMN)

A European Future

Changing the European Union (#EU) to be more competent and progressive on social and tech issues requires concerted effort and engagement from all the stakeholders, including activists, citizens, civil society organizations (#NGO), policymakers, and Eurocrats. I outline some #fluffy strategies for driving change within the EU: Overall, changing the EU to be more competent and … Continue reading A European Future