An #openweb organic intellectual,technologist and part of the #OMN
On this blog, I am looking at the path of change challenge, with a focus on tech and activism leading to revolution. What meany people still do not understand is that this is the positive path to take. Though, as has been pointed out, “the issue is that time is running out for this path … Continue reading The stuff of disaster movies
What drives the rise of social justice movements and grassroots mobilization is simple: they begin locally. Movements grow from the lived experiences of people and communities directly affected by injustice – those with the motivation and need to bring about real change. To help these movements expand and connect, technology need to be built to … Continue reading What works?
A complex philosophical and cultural movement of the mid to late 20th century. At its core is a rejection of objective values and beliefs, scepticism towards the idea of absolute truth, and a distrust of grand narratives. Let’s have a brief look at this and Noam Chomsky view of why this movement is still pushing … Continue reading The mess we have made #mainstreaming postmodernism
This site is both a personal journal and a platform for broader discussions, this is a path that reflects a deep engagement in grassroots media, #4opens technology, and the mess we make with #neoliberalism and consumer culture. This tapestry of reflections, critiques, and ideas centred around technology, media, activism, and society is what you make … Continue reading This site is full of stories
The Imminent Collapse: The science is irrefutable: our civilization is on the brink of imminent, violent collapse due to environmental degradation and #climatechaos. Yet, the political establishment and #mainstreaming media is dominated by those who profit from this collapse, ensuring that the public remains, unfocused, uninformed and distracted by inanity and bile. This toxic combination … Continue reading A Mental Health Time-Bomb
I have come to think that care for people requires a high degree of resistance to the culture around us, simply because that culture is dedicated to values that have no concern for people. A tension in society: the disconnect between cultural values and genuine care for people. Actually caring for people requires a strong … Continue reading Caring in a culture that disregards human well-being requires resistance to dominant values
#Opensocialmedia is native to the #openweb it represents liberation, while #closedsocialmedia is centred around control for profit. The balance between these two forms is nuanced, and understanding the implications and paths of each requires consideration. It is not “common sense” so you need to think outside your current limited view please #KISS Open Social Media: … Continue reading Real Social Media is a Hard Balancing Act
Group thinking is human nature, as society grows, people naturally think and make decisions in the context of groups. This tendency has evolutionary roots, as it historically enhanced survival and cooperation. However, much of our current thinking, although not incorrect, is influenced by the prevailing #stupidindividualism mindset that is “common sense” in our messy world. … Continue reading People think in groups, this is natural
In the early 1980s, the Cold War tensions reached new heights, reviving fears of nuclear annihilation among the public. It was during this time, in a small village in southwest Wales, that a group of women decided to elevate their local protest to an international level. This story is about the creation of the Greenham … Continue reading A Story of Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things
This is a guide for more vertically inclined activists to work with more horizontal activism, for an active fluffy/spiky debate to become a part of communities of action. 1. Pursue an Education 2. Read Theory 3. Join an Organization 4. keep fit 5. Tone Down the Zeal 6. Left Unity Conclusion The journey of a … Continue reading What Should New Leftists Do?
Activist history is very often marred by sectarianism. This fragmentation means that the most contentious and least effective voices dominate the narrative, overshadowing the efforts of those who were diligently work on the ground to grow change and challenge. To tell the story of activist history accurately and fairly, we need to work to overcome … Continue reading Activist History: A Balanced Approach
The current state of our political systems, particularly the electoral process, raises fundamental questions about the nature of democracy and representation. The problem is the system is designed to maintain the supremacy of the powerful, perpetuating conflicts and minimizing real democratic engagement. Elections, rather than fostering democracy, exacerbate divisions and repeatedly fail to address critical … Continue reading By embracing projects like the #OGB people have a chance to shape decisions