{"nodes":[{"node":{"annotation_id":"10","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Monday, February 2, 2015 - 17:30","entity_id":"4266","entity_type":"node","quote":"non-hierarchical","tag_id":"963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"23","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 12:56","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Notes transferred from the Lote4 hackpad. Anything you took from the session and would like to share with the community? Do add it below in a comment. \nDuring the summer, brave people at Edgeryders like\u00a0Lauren,\u00a0Hazem,\u00a0Bezdomny,\u00a0mariabyck, and others have collected many case studies of people and communities trying to steward assets for the common good. In this session,they reported on what they found and the people they met.\nLauren Lapidge:\u00a0I moved across Europe (mostly Southern: Italy, Turkey, Greece, the latter turning out to be the best) looking for people and groups doing stewardship projects. I tried to go through social networks of people we knew, but that did not go too well (except in Athens, where Jeff Andreoni's network worked really well).\u00a0However, I did talk to many people on the street and that way met unexpected stewards, like Constantinou (?), an Athens pensioner who noticed people were struggling finding even money for food. So he started spending all his pension on cooking equipment and ingredients, which he puts in his car and drives to the worst crisis-stricken neighbourhoods to do a sort of instant soup kitchen. It is only supported by donations. He has amazing social skills too, and enjoys a lot of respect. Athens was the most successful. \u00a0\nA lesson learned for the travel case study:\u00a0it should take more time in each city and better coordinate in advance; also, Lauren\u00a0feels it was difficult to navigate new spaces where she didn't speak the language.\u00a0\nRelevance for stewardship: Costantino a good steward because he saw a problem in the community (eg dumpster diving) and felt he needed to help - ended up spending his pension to feed people.\u00a0he saw a problem in the community tried to solve it.\u00a0The stewarding component is visible in that he provides for people, creating a sense of community.\u00a0is that human or stewarding? what is stewardship? it is not about defining stewardship.\nWhat are the take away points in Lauren's trip? Found out that there are only a few stewards but they are involved in many many projects. eg Jay Cousins. Ice Hubs: started as a fab lab but they decided it wasn't the best way to spend the money, so decided to get the community involved in skill exchange;\u00a0inter generational exchange (pensioneer hacker spaces).\u00a0\nStewards should be interchangeable, and documentation is a key part of that\u00a0 stewards that can move between different areas in working domain, like someone who can talk to government and talk to a small community projects, can speak the 2 different languages.\u00a0\nBen Vickers\nMentions an interesting project that sells votes on the web (\"bring capitalism and democracy together\")\u00a0http:\/\/www.vote-auction.net\/ I hosted a couple of meetups around stewardship in London and Stockholm. What emerged is that\u00a0stewardship is not necessarily resilience. Allotments are seen as a way to discover the values of stewardship. Some people say that stewardship is not a discrete activity, but an overarching philosophy around everything they do. Some people say that they don't necessarily steward one thing, but rather lend a hand to maintaining ecologies.\u00a0\nJordan Lane in Sweden understands well system thinking and applies it to small-scale scenario. He is an urban planner working for the public service in Stockholm. He describes himself as a \"urban shepherd\" (see:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/the-urban-shepherd-of-stockholm). This is quite literal: you can use sheep as zoning devices, moving them across the city for various purposes. For example, you can move your sheep to the city center when children go to school, so they slow down traffic and children learn about animal.\nThe chicken story was very meticulously planned to get people to interact with each other and depend more on each other. For example, hatch the chicken in somebody's bathtub, so that person has to shower in a neighbour's bathroom, and that creates a tie. He seems to work in an oblique way: not just go out, buy the chicken and build the hatch, but go by a much slower route, distributing the ownership of the process (and therefore stewardship itself) across different people.\u00a0\nKei Kreutler\u00a0\nOpenTech School using agile learning instead of having a teacher in front. Started in Berlin and now has five locations across the world, we know it from the unMonastery. They came up with a\u00a0hackership program. Pedagogically, they have a \"no keyboard rule\": the teacher can't touch the student's keyboard. All workshops are free and open to everyone, no matter their skills. Also have HackerShip program, a 3 month residency to work on people's projects - with mentors and volunteers.\u00a0The funding model is this: when people graduate from the hackership program they pledge to give 10% of their salary to the program for one year.\nJeff Andreoni\nThe Peliti project in Greece (learn more: https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/lote4-stewardship-case-studies\/peliti-seed-bank) stewards legacy seeds from all over the world. Many species are uniquely available in Greece, and that is how they became aware of the issue, but now they are stewarding indigenous species from anywhere in the world. They will give seeds to whoever wants them, so that anybody can become a steward of even just one or two species.\nMaria\u00a0Byck enjoyed the process of meeting different people, a\u00a0lot of people have different perception thoughts about stewardship. Discovered it was interesting for people to think of them as stewards.\u00a0In UK: system of allotment - lands owned by the state and people can pay small amounts for small parts of the land. In\u00a0smaller towns - populations losing their lands in the coal mining during the 80s.\u00a0People began stewarding gardening practices.\nStewarding the Great Lake Commons: 5 provinces, 6 states in the US bordering Canada. Idea that came from the first nations, the native American indians \"we take care of the water because it takes care of us\",\u00a0important concept which is related to the idea of \"EXCHANGE\"\u00a0\nJonathan Ruffer: is a very rich fund manager in London who calls himself\u00a0 \"a heavy-duty Christian\" and \"an old fart\". He bought a castle from the Church of England and is now buying also a lot of land off the church;\u00a0sees himself as a steward, he feels he's called to do this work\u00a0\nAmber Film and Video collective in Glasgow: they've been collecting stories around the working class and have a huge archive. When the people are documented, for them it's a validation of their work and being part of a bigger narrative.\u00a0Documentation as exchange, important for an artist\nPipe Factory in Glasgow: a residency and community art center. Huge volunteering efforts and self care as a critical issue of stewardship - people put off their lives.\nDifferent from working in a public sector and taking care of assets.\nSelf care is an issue in\u00a0stewardship. Stewards have a constant tendency to overextend themselves and get burned out or disillusioned.\u00a0 In Scotland there is legislation around letting communities own property (and in fact they have a \"right to buy\" land that goes up for sale). A similar scheme is now up in England (but in England almost no one uses it). The Scottish scheme is much older.\nNadia\u00a0El-Imam\nOn stewardship as an idea of exchange, of doing it for others vs doing it for others or my recognition; In order for it to happen there needs to be a feeling of right to take something - involves a transgression of rules eg Pisolino Libero, inhabiting the public space which in turn protected the neighborhood from drug dealers, recognize something as a common (example managing water) growing awareness, its not a given if you walk pass an underutilized building that someone would neccessary take care of it (state or whatever); lake of trust in the system .\u00a0\nA common problem in stewardship is that, once you start stewarding something, everybody expects you to do a lot more, \"you give the community a finger, they take your arm\".\nGrowing awareness that things are not necesarily well run - that someone is fixing that.\nRobin Chase\nIntersection repair is a US example that \"forces\" neighbors to interact.\nHazem Adel\nIn Egypt communities have a high degree of self-organization, and stewardship happens quite naturally. In the Muslim world there is a tradition of religious charity, so money is quite easily found. However, one person tends to be critical: if she leaves the community, that project will fail until someone else steps in.\nYoung architects in Egypt lead community efforts (no state intervention at all) to reorganize even the physical shape of the city. In Al-Mutamidiya, Cairo, the community built 4 ramps to the ring-road while the Mubarak government went down (https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/constructing-a-ring-road-exit-by-the-people-egypt). It was initially illegal, but then the police decided to sanction and now the four (highly professionally built) ramps are legal, there is even a small police station built under one of them.\u00a0\nCaroline Paulick-Thiel\nPrinzessinnengarten is a community-run agricultural project in the middle of Berlin. Knowledge transfer seems to be the main problem there, to make more working structures rather than more projects. Documentation is key.\u00a0\nNunzio on the way the Sassi were stewarded back in the days\nI was born in the Sassi, and was evicted as a child in the 1960s. I care about traditional pharmacology in the Sassi. This way of healing is based on the social structure of the Sassi, whose basic unit is\u00a0vicinato. That is: several dwellings overlooking a very small square with a well and a tub for washing clothes for common use. Commonalities arise around the scarcity of water (three public fountains for 17000 inhabitants in the Sassi, as late as 1930!). The need to share water is the basis of vicinato; then, vicinato becomes a social cell, building in a very cohesive micro-society. Families in the same vicinato help each other economically, but also by caring for each other's health. That's how we get into traditional medicine. Things that were exchanged: tools; herbs spices (parsley, garlic); food (tomatoes); ingredients (yeast). As all communities, vicinato had to manage conflicts. Those were mediated by elders, generally quite successfully. People lived in relative harmony, helped by a very strong sense of belonging.\u00a0 Women were central in the vicinato. They were \"ageless\"; much the same wrinkles at 25 or 70. Their needs were met by the vicinato (gossiping, emotional support, knowledge sharing). They were of course mothers, and families were very big in the Sassi; my family, with five children, was seen as not that big\". Women would rule the home-cave, where the bedroom, the kitchen and the stable were.&nbsp Medicine was administered by an older, charismatic woman, the comare (co-mother). Illness was understood both religiously and magically: you are ill, it's either divine punishment or evil eye. So healing was done via a maciaro (sorcerer) as much as a doctor. A typical treatment would include \"segni\" (three signs of cross on the forehead, the heart and the belly-button); later, the maciaro would become detached from the religious, and just stir herbal concoctions.\u00a0\nFurther readings related to the Case Study Adventure are in this group.\nYou might also be interested to read Maria's reflections on the Case Study Adventure here.","tag_id":"976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"24","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 08:58","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over the centuries, nation states all over the world have developed or acquired control of assets of all kinds. The overarching logic behind their development and acquisition is generally to enable the provision of public services.\u00a0In recent decades this model has become overstretched: states have found themselves struggling to find the resources to keep those assets manned so that provision of such services could continue, and had to retreat from many non-core services. Consequently, many such assets lie unused; some are beginning to deteriorate. They are extremely varied in nature; many are buildings, gardens, parks. Others are utilities (networks) or even digital assets (data).","tag_id":"981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"25","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 08:59","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over the centuries, nation states all over the world have developed or acquired control of assets of all kinds. The overarching logic behind their development and acquisition is generally to enable the provision of public services.\u00a0In recent decades this model has become overstretched: states have found themselves struggling to find the resources to keep those assets manned so that provision of such services could continue, and had to retreat from many non-core services. Consequently, many such assets lie unused; some are beginning to deteriorate. They are extremely varied in nature; many are buildings, gardens, parks. Others are utilities (networks) or even digital assets (data).","tag_id":"982"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"26","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:01","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"In an effort to correct for this situation, some public assets have been turned over to the private sector. This move has had mixed results: many privatization programmes have suffered from unintended consequences \u2013 exhibit A being the creation of a powerful oligarch caste in Russia in a very short time. The general consensus seems to be that it might be interesting to explore new avenues.","tag_id":"983"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"27","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:02","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"Communities\u00a0have been singled out as candidates for taking care of some public assets, in particular those that can be used to provide services to the community itself. In at least one European country, the UK,\u00a0community owned\/managed assets\u00a0have become an important policy issue. For example, plans are emerging that could result in up to 500 public libraries being turned over to local communities, together with seed funding, allowing each local community to find a sustainable operation model for its library or see it die.\u00a0Locality, alone, has received over 6,500 enquiries from communities that are keen to acquire, develop and\/or manage land and buildings over the past 5 years","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"28","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:03","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"In at least one European country, the UK,\u00a0community owned\/managed assets\u00a0have become an important policy issue. For example, plans are emerging that could result in up to 500 public libraries being turned over to local communities, together with seed funding, allowing each local community to find a sustainable operation model for its library or see it die.\u00a0Locality, alone, has received over 6,500 enquiries from communities that are keen to acquire, develop and\/or manage land and buildings over the past 5 years.","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"29","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:04","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"Consequently, many such assets lie unused; some are beginning to deteriorate. They are extremely varied in nature; many are buildings, gardens, parks. Others are utilities (networks) or even digital assets (data).","tag_id":"986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"30","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:36","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Edgeryders community has accumulated significant experience in this area. Many of us have been experimenting with ways to communally manage diverse assets including: spaces like the unMonastery, digital mesh networks, geographic databases or software projects as public or common goods, oriented towards the community\u2019s well being. There is now evidence available to indicate that communities can indeed provide stewardship, re-using assets, exapting them for new uses, and preserving their functionality and beauty over time. However, issues of fairness arise around any reallocation of right-to-access that are not completely solved, and this makes policy making in this area potentially controversial.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"31","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:36","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Edgeryders community has accumulated significant experience in this area. Many of us have been experimenting with ways to communally manage diverse assets including: spaces like the unMonastery, digital mesh networks, geographic databases or software projects as public or common goods, oriented towards the community\u2019s well being. There is now evidence available to indicate that communities can indeed provide stewardship, re-using assets, exapting them for new uses, and preserving their functionality and beauty over time. However, issues of fairness arise around any reallocation of right-to-access that are not completely solved, and this makes policy making in this area potentially controversial.","tag_id":"987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"32","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:37","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"However, issues of fairness arise around any reallocation of right-to-access that are not completely solved, and this makes policy making in this area potentially controversial.","tag_id":"988"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"33","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 09:56","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"diverse assets including: spaces like the unMonastery, digital mesh networks, geographic databases or software projects as public or common goods, oriented towards the community\u2019s well being.","tag_id":"986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"34","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:01","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"We hereby convene an international gathering on the theme of transformational community stewardship. We believe the ability to come together to take care of assets in an unstable context is a key skill for surviving and thriving in the future. The gathering is meant as a locus to exchange information and practical knowledge on how we can put the stock of underutilized public assets to a better use.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"35","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:02","entity_id":"3593","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are already in deep conversation with many people and groups working on this matter \u2013 from key policy advisors in the UK, to cooperative consultancies in Spain, to hackers and squatters in Poland and intentional communities in Ireland and Greece.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"36","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:03","entity_id":"13887","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The Edge we Ryde explores survival strategy. \u00a0Its primary concern has always been social cohesion. \u00a0\nThe resources invested by ER to gather our brains imply a social contract that we are to provide access to our brains at their perkiest:","tag_id":"991"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"37","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:13","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"So LOTE4 is upon us, having launched publicly last week, we\u2019re ready to move forward towards the next steps. If you haven\u2019t already read over this years theme,this is a good place to start, once you\u2019ve got a sense of where we\u2019re heading with the theme, you might want to join a team or if you\u2019re feeling bold propose a session.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"38","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:14","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"In a community call the other week we discussed the idea of case studies, finding out about initiatives that match the objectives and theme that we\u2019re working towards. So far making call outs online we haven\u2019t managed to garner as many examples as we\u2019d like - so we thought the best route would be to go out and meet the projects and people face to face.\nAnd so, the Case Study Adventures begin. Starting next week myself and @Lauren will begin travelling Europe in order to experience the projects and initiatives that matter most to this years LOTE first hand but we need your help - where do we go? who should we speak to? what are the questions that we should be asking?","tag_id":"993"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"39","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:15","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"We want to engage projects that we think exemplify notions of Stewardship, whether they be concerned with stewarding physical, immaterial, digital assets or building new infrastructure. We\u2019d like to find the initiatives that are confronting the difficult questions head on, both newly started and those with a long history. Despite our work over the last couple of years within EdgeRyders and the unMonastery project we recognise that our perspectives are still limited by the networks we\u2019re most familiar with, we\u2019d like to take this opportunity to broaden our horizons.","tag_id":"994"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"40","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:16","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"Despite our work over the last couple of years within EdgeRyders and the unMonastery project we recognise that our perspectives are still limited by the networks we\u2019re most familiar with, we\u2019d like to take this opportunity to broaden our horizons.","tag_id":"995"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"41","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:17","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"So how is this going to work? To start, we\u2019ve set up  this spreadsheet that anyone can add to, to decide on the locations we\u2019ll be visiting and route we\u2019ll take between projects, obviously this can change on the fly but it\u2019d be good to have some structure. We\u2019d like you to contribute and share this as widely as possible, so we can find out about as many projects and individuals as possible.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"42","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:22","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"With each visit we plan to record a short interview, asking questions that are relevant to LOTE4 but also deeper questions that we\u2019re likely to face together over the next few decades, such as; What does Stewardship of the commons mean in this moment? \/ What are the fundamental lessons from the past that we can learn from now? \/ What is an example of a heroic act in this moment? \/ We\u2019re beginning to pull together questions for the interviews in this wiki, feel free to add yours.","tag_id":"996"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"43","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:22","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"Once we know where we\u2019re going and who we\u2019re meeting, we\u2019ll need some places to stay and eat - hospitality is always welcome, so if you know of interesting projects in your city and have a place to stay let us know in the comments of the spreadsheet or leave us a message on this thread.","tag_id":"997"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"44","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:23","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"Next there\u2019s the race to get everything online quickly, as we go, myself, Lauren and hopefully others who will join us on this adventure we be moving between locations rapidly, recording interviews with each encounter - uploading what we have at every possible moment. We\u2019re hoping that @SamM and @NicoBis will be pitching in to edit the content into something that makes sense - if you\u2019re reading this and have video editing skills feel free to help out (@mariabyck?)","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"45","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:23","entity_id":"3538","entity_type":"node","quote":"The core objectives of this adventure is to learn from existing initiatives, to spread the word and invite people to LOTE4, generate a debate around the concept of \u2018Stewardship\u2019 and see where serendipity takes us. If you want to get involved or help, you can:\n\nGo and interview people running projects, join the adventure, this can be in your own city or places you\u2019re already travelling to\nAdd to the list\nAdd questions\nOffer help in editing video\nOffer places to stay","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"46","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:24","entity_id":"12807","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Ben, thanks for the mention as this project looks incredibly interesting. Would it be possible for you to detail what part you would be looking for me to contribute.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"47","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:24","entity_id":"12810","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My hat is off to you. Let us know how we can support you. :-)\nAlso, if you let us know where you are in a timely way, we will try to mobilize people in the area...","tag_id":"997"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"48","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:25","entity_id":"12842","entity_type":"comment","quote":"and could visit places in Greece, Turkey and Northern England.","tag_id":"994"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"49","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:25","entity_id":"12926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Awesome plan guys! Love the idea! We should try to get also video material of your trip, so we can use it for a nice intro at LOTE4. For that we need to coordinate your travel plans I think. What I can do:\n\n\u00a0set up a group on platform (with the wikis containing interview questions and list of case studies posted in that group)\n\n\n- set up events in that group, and Edgeryders event on F, \u00a0for the happening in Berlin (and other ones you guys have already scheduled).","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"50","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:28","entity_id":"13018","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Lauren and myself are armed with: zoom q2hd\n                               \n                               \n                                In terms of Micro phones and interviews, highly portable lighting etc - do you have any advice, or do you think we'll be good with this? (i.e should we buy lapels etc). \"\n                               \n                              \n                               AUDIO\n                               hmm. a lapel would be ideal but the problem is the q2hd doesn't have an extra mic input.\u00a0\n                               If you want to have clean audio recorded separately, this is my low-budget 'on the road' setup which is surprisingly effective:\u00a0Zoom H1 recorder\u00a0+\u00a0Audio Technica ATR3350 lavalier microphone\n                               But that of course requires synchronising (press record on both devices, and start by saying 'Name of interviewer - take 1\" then CLAP once loudly. This makes it much easier to synch audio quickly by aligning the clearly visible claps in the waveform.\n                              \n                               If separate audio is too much hassle, then you can use the q2hd by itself, but GET CLOSE. Maybe not up-the-nostril close, but as close as you can get while still being a comfortable headshot. Record in a quiet place free from weird buzzes, construction noises and wind (i.e. not where I interviewed you at unmonastery!)\n                              \n                               STABILITY\n                               a wee little\u00a0mini tripod\u00a0\/\u00a0gorillapod\u00a0would be a useful investment, or a\u00a0monopod\u00a0if you plan to move around a lot.","tag_id":"998"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"51","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:29","entity_id":"13118","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's likely though that where there's an established network, like Berlin and London, it makes sense - so please share the schedule and alert friends.","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"52","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:29","entity_id":"13118","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So firstly, it seems setting up meets ups wasn't the best idea logistically - since the visits to cities have been so short and at a such a fast pace, it's added quite an overhead to planning that has yet to bare fruit. It's likely though that where there's an established network, like Berlin and London, it makes sense - so please share the schedule and alert friends.\n\nHaving made this observation, someone (I forget who) made a very clever suggestion, we should just be turning up at other people's Meet Ups that could be relevant to the issues at hand. This seems to be quite a reasonable tactic.","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"53","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:30","entity_id":"13118","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another observation is that August isn't the best month to try and meet up with people - especially in Italy.","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"54","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:30","entity_id":"13118","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for travel, @Lauren\u00a0has been city hopping at speed, we just had a short gchat and it seems she's met some interesting people - recorded a few interviews and acquired a long list of relevant projects to follow up on. I'll let her though fill in the details.\u00a0\n\nThis morning I had a very small meetup in Drop Coffee, Stockholm, what struck me though was that if you're asking the right questions with just one or two people it can still be hugely productive - perhaps more so than a big group speaking together. This morning I interviewed an expert in Urban Farming, which I'll have a full write up on before the end of the week.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"55","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:32","entity_id":"13123","entity_type":"comment","quote":"At the Spot the Future event in Tbilisi, I was inspired to think about organizing Edgeryders conferences a bit differently (using embedded community journalists who do the data collection on projects \u2013 see here). And now it hit me that you on this Case Study Adventures tour do something quite related already :-)","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"56","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:42","entity_id":"13123","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So if you have insights about how your method of project surveying could be integrated into the Edgeryders ethnography methodology, just let us know. The key question would be, how can offline surveying experiences like yours seamlessly feed into the \"horizon scanning\" that Edgeryders does usually via online engagement.","tag_id":"1003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"57","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:44","entity_id":"3604","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Case Study Adventures - in an effort to establish a better understanding and invite a broader community into the development of Living on the Edge several of us are travelling between different cities to meet with individuals and projects in order to compile case studies and interviews.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"58","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:45","entity_id":"3604","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Case Study Adventures - in an effort to establish a better understanding and invite a broader community into the development of Living on the Edge several of us are travelling between different cities to meet with individuals and projects in order to compile case studies and interviews. \n\nTogether we plan to visit over 20 cities between now and October, including; Rome, Milano, Vienna, Stockholm, Leipzig, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Nottingham, Istanbul, Athens, Bucharest, Cluj, Budapest and Venice. In many of these cities we\u2019re be hosting meetups, detailed on the schedule below.","tag_id":"993"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"59","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:46","entity_id":"3604","entity_type":"node","quote":"More to follow. Get involved and add yours to the list?\nIf you would like to get involved by joining the adventure, you can do so by equipping yourself with a video camera and going out to interview your local initiatives and the most inspiring stewards in your city - just create a meetup by adding to this wiki and creating an event on Facebook.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"60","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:47","entity_id":"3604","entity_type":"node","quote":"Alternatively you can support the existing initiative in a number of ways:\n\n\nIntroduce and connect us with existing projects on this list - we\u2019re particularly keen to hear of projects taking place in Prague, Vienna, Leipzig, Amsterdam, Nottingham and Istanbul. \n \n\nBe the Steward of your city, by helping to host, suggest a location and invite people to the meetups that are happening in your city.\n \n\nProvide accommodation for those travelling between cities - just comment on this wiki.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"61","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:47","entity_id":"3604","entity_type":"node","quote":"This series of city meetups will be followed by next step in our adventure, Stewardship Summits online, in which we\u2019ll be inviting specific groups together onto a hangout to discuss the key areas relating to stewardship. These will be taking place on 28th August, 11th September and 25th September - inviting participants internationally from our research and travel to discuss the core subjects of LOTE4.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"62","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"12948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Guys do you want me to help plan meetings with relevant projects?\u00a0\nI can also help host a workshop where we can do a full Lote4 presentation + open discussion with more people involved in stewardship initiatives.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"63","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"12953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But of course, we would need more info so that people can get involved. I realize this is going to be hard, so... should we just push the itinerary out after some beautification and add a contact info address and a call to action, like \"if you are in or near one of these cities, get in touch...\"\nFYI, a simple tweet saying \"hey, does anyone know anyone in Belarus\" got Vinay and me interesting contacts. Athens or Vienna should be a walk in the park by comparison.","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"64","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:49","entity_id":"12980","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Encountering some issues, combination of Interrail failing to send out ticket on time and everyone in Italy being on holiday - going to cut Italy out for August and spend extra time in places where there's a high concentration of people and projects (like Berlin and Athens). Lauren will update schedule this evening and we should be good to go with the Newsletter tomorrow. @Noemi","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"65","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:50","entity_id":"13000","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Alberto. Yes I agree let's push out the above itinerary (which is now updated) and add Meetup events as we go, and in relation to the responses we receive in the call to action. We can create a one FB event for tour dates and call for projects to get in touch and individual FB events for each Meetup.\u00a0@Bezdomny\u00a0will help coordinate Athens Meetup and get projects involved there.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"66","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:50","entity_id":"13000","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Bezdomny\u00a0will help coordinate Athens Meetup and get projects involved there.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"67","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:51","entity_id":"13002","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Natalia Skoczylas\u00a0will push it out to the Countonme mailing list, and from there it goes on to the Twitter\/Facebook accounts of everybody that subscribes to that list.","tag_id":"1004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"68","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:51","entity_id":"13016","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just waiting to confirm with @Lauren\u00a0a few dates and times on the schedule above. @Alberto\u00a0do you think the layout and information is okay? Will add links to locations tomorrow.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"69","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:52","entity_id":"13025","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also accommodation seems to be a bit of an issue, as we've chosen holiday month to do this a lot of people seem to be travelling.","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"70","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:52","entity_id":"13025","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If we can start identifying projects and individuals, making introductions etc that'd be good","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"71","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:52","entity_id":"12957","entity_type":"comment","quote":"any help with coordination in berlin , I can help arranging a meet up with some projects here ....among with other edgeryders from berlin also .","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"72","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:53","entity_id":"12994","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes please Hazem, that would be great. Will be in Berlin 19th-21st. Pencilled in 21st for a Meetup. How does this work for you and other Edgeryders @JamesL\u00a0@elf Pavlik\u00a0@SamMuirhead. Location- Agora Collective.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"73","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:53","entity_id":"12994","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes please Hazem, that would be great. Will be in Berlin 19th-21st. Pencilled in 21st for a Meetup. How does this work for you and other Edgeryders @JamesL\u00a0@elf Pavlik\u00a0@SamMuirhead","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"74","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:54","entity_id":"13128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"wow so you arrive today . did you manage to find hosts ? I think it's too late and you already managed to , but anyway I can host one person in my room .\n2nd thing about the venue . Did anyone contact AGORA or not ?\u00a0 because if not we have to be quick .\nthe other 2\u00a0 quick alternatives( that I can manage to contact)\u00a0 is the Baumhaus and the spreefeld .\nspreefeld is the place for 2 projects a cooperative co housing community and the teepee land but there is no internet and no proper lighting indoors for video shooting and not easily to get a projector .\nbased on ben's comment since you have 2 days , are you going to make just a meet up or some visits to some projects to get more interviews and infos ?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"75","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:54","entity_id":"13128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think it's too late and you already managed to , but anyway I can host one person in my room .\n2nd thing about the venue . Did anyone contact AGORA or not ?\u00a0 because if not we have to be quick .\nthe other 2\u00a0 quick alternatives( that I can manage to contact)\u00a0 is the Baumhaus and the spreefeld .\nspreefeld is the place for 2 projects a cooperative co housing community and the teepee land but there is no internet and no proper lighting indoors for video shooting and not easily to get a projector","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"76","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:55","entity_id":"12961","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes please Noemi. That would be great. Book us up!! \u00a0We cannot confirm exact dates yet but It will be around mid september so there is a little time.\nMaybe you could make a template for the workshop so other Edgeryders can pick it up elsewhere?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"77","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 10:55","entity_id":"12961","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think it is a good idea to establish a clear difference between the Meetup format and this workshop you are talking about. This could be a little confusing otherwise?","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"78","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:03","entity_id":"12962","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Good observation, thanks Lauren.\u00a0So what is the difference? I was under the impression you want to have an opportunity to meet people, and the more the better, because that's where you could choose whom to interview. For me, both the meetup and a workshop are a pretext for facilitated discussion on a topic, with a small difference that the workshop aims to produce something concrete.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"79","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:04","entity_id":"12962","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Care to elaborate on what is your preferred format and avoid confusions, as you say?\nI can start working with you end of August, and until I'll follow the posts in this group.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"80","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:06","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"In order to avoid getting trapped by semantic segregation or a flimsiness to the idea of \u2018Stewardship\u2019, in organising LOTE4 we act with clear and concrete examples when we discuss the topic in order to contextualise. For starters, we aim to collate initiatives that\u00a0will serve as both a reference point and an address book for inviting people into the conference.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"81","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:06","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"By sharing the knowledge we help each other be very well prepared to discuss stewardship and connect with others in the world whose models can serve as an inspiration. Fill in the dots below by simply Editing this collaborative wiki or leave a comment below.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"82","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:06","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"By sharing the knowledge we help each other be very well prepared to discuss stewardship and connect with others in the world whose models can serve as an inspiration.","tag_id":"1006"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"83","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:08","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. Heygate Estate, a public owned housing estate which was sold off to a private development firm at a loss but also at the cost of displacing many families - in the years that follow a community has sprung up around the estate to organise events and community garden but the property developers plan to demolish the building to build luxury flats continues.\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heygate_Estate","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"84","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:09","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Heygate Estate, a public owned housing estate which was sold off to a private development firm at a loss but also at the cost of displacing many families - in the years that follow a community has sprung up around the estate to organise events and community garden but the property developers plan to demolish the building to build luxury flats continues.\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heygate_Estate","tag_id":"1007"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"85","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:10","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"a public owned housing estate which was sold off to a private development firm at a loss but also at the cost of displacing many families - in the years that follow a community has sprung up around the estate to organise events and community garden but the property developers plan to demolish the building to build luxury flats continues.\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heygate_Estate","tag_id":"1008"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"86","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:11","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. Impossible Living, an online platform to map abandoned spaces http:\/\/www.impossibleliving.com\/","tag_id":"1009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"87","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:12","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. Impossible Living, an online platform to map abandoned spaces http:\/\/www.impossibleliving.com\/","tag_id":"1010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"88","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:12","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community land trust in New York\u00a0http:\/\/nyccli.org\/","tag_id":"1011"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"89","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:13","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Digital Stewards\u00a0http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/18\/digital-stewardship-and-your-community\/\u00a0\/http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/category\/digital-stewards\/\u00a0+ Guifi.net (Barcelona) - http:\/\/guifi.net\/\u00a0+ Ninux (Italy) - http:\/\/wiki.ninux.org\/\u00a0+ Athens Metropolitan Wireless Network (Greece) -\u00a0http:\/\/www.awmn.net\/content.php?s=318080f45b89a1e065cb0bed16a2a307 and\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RF-rL8Ecohs\u00a0+ Digital Merthyr -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitalmerthyr.org.uk\/\u00a0+ Digital Dales -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitaldales.com\/ + Digital Lyme -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitallyme.co.uk\/ + The Free Network Foundation -\u00a0https:\/\/thefnf.org\/","tag_id":"1012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"90","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:13","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Digital Stewards\u00a0http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/18\/digital-stewardship-and-your-community\/\u00a0\/http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/category\/digital-stewards\/\u00a0+ Guifi.net (Barcelona) - http:\/\/guifi.net\/\u00a0+ Ninux (Italy) - http:\/\/wiki.ninux.org\/\u00a0+ Athens Metropolitan Wireless Network (Greece) -\u00a0http:\/\/www.awmn.net\/content.php?s=318080f45b89a1e065cb0bed16a2a307 and\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RF-rL8Ecohs\u00a0+ Digital Merthyr -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitalmerthyr.org.uk\/\u00a0+ Digital Dales -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitaldales.com\/ + Digital Lyme -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitallyme.co.uk\/ + The Free Network Foundation -\u00a0https:\/\/thefnf.org\/","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"91","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:14","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prinzessinnengarten is situated in a densely populated neighborhood in Berlin and over the years it\u2019s seen thousands of volunteers caring for the space: growing organic produce, organising meals, using it as a playground, as a bookclub location, as a spot for spontaneous concerts etc. It brings community together and is now economically self-sustainable \u2013sells local produce in its own cafe. You can only imagine how valuable this is and the contribution it makes at so many levels: helps create jobs and regenerating a local economy, brings people together in social activities, it encourages civic participation, not just among youth, but also elders etc Last year the garden, public property, was going to be sold and privatized by the gov, but a citizen-led campaign which collected over 30000 signatures stopped that. It happened because people cared enough to make it happen. And then it made the Berlin Senate to announce promotion of urban gardening as part of a sustainable urban policy..\u00a0\u00a0prinzessinnengarten.net\/","tag_id":"1014"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"92","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:14","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prinzessinnengarten is situated in a densely populated neighborhood in Berlin and over the years it\u2019s seen thousands of volunteers caring for the space: growing organic produce, organising meals, using it as a playground, as a bookclub location, as a spot for spontaneous concerts etc. It brings community together and is now economically self-sustainable \u2013sells local produce in its own cafe. You can only imagine how valuable this is and the contribution it makes at so many levels: helps create jobs and regenerating a local economy, brings people together in social activities, it encourages civic participation, not just among youth, but also elders etc Last year the garden, public property, was going to be sold and privatized by the gov, but a citizen-led campaign which collected over 30000 signatures stopped that. It happened because people cared enough to make it happen. And then it made the Berlin Senate to announce promotion of urban gardening as part of a sustainable urban policy..\u00a0\u00a0prinzessinnengarten.net\/","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"93","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:15","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prinzessinnengarten is situated in a densely populated neighborhood in Berlin and over the years it\u2019s seen thousands of volunteers caring for the space: growing organic produce, organising meals, using it as a playground, as a bookclub location, as a spot for spontaneous concerts etc. It brings community together and is now economically self-sustainable \u2013sells local produce in its own cafe. You can only imagine how valuable this is and the contribution it makes at so many levels: helps create jobs and regenerating a local economy, brings people together in social activities, it encourages civic participation, not just among youth, but also elders etc Last year the garden, public property, was going to be sold and privatized by the gov, but a citizen-led campaign which collected over 30000 signatures stopped that. It happened because people cared enough to make it happen. And then it made the Berlin Senate to announce promotion of urban gardening as part of a sustainable urban policy..\u00a0\u00a0prinzessinnengarten.net\/","tag_id":"1015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"94","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:20","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":". Community-led Spaces (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of public open spaces:\u00a0http:\/\/www.locality.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-led-spaces_FINAL_Nov10.pdf","tag_id":"1016"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"95","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:20","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community-led Spaces (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of public open spaces:\u00a0http:\/\/www.locality.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-led-spaces_FINAL_Nov10.pdf","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"96","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:20","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Pillars of the Community (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of heritage assets:\u00a0https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/publications\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/","tag_id":"1017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"97","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:21","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Pillars of the Community (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of heritage assets:\u00a0https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/publications\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/","tag_id":"1018"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"98","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:22","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"7. Pillars of the Community (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of heritage assets:\u00a0https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/publications\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"99","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:22","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community Libraries: Learning from Experience (UK) - x10 case studies -\u00a0http:\/\/www.artscouncil.org.uk\/media\/uploads\/pdf\/Community_libaries_research_2013_case_studies.pdf","tag_id":"1019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"100","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:27","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community Libraries: Learning from Experience (UK) - x10 case studies -\u00a0http:\/\/www.artscouncil.org.uk\/media\/uploads\/pdf\/Community_libaries_research_2013_case_studies.pdf","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"101","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:28","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Civic Buildings: the Show Must Go On (UK) - Locality's guide to the community ownership and management of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings:\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/civic-buildings-show\/","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"102","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:28","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Civic Buildings: the Show Must Go On (UK) - Locality's guide to the community ownership and management of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings:\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/civic-buildings-show\/","tag_id":"1020"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"103","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:29","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Locality's guide to the community ownership and management of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings:\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/civic-buildings-show\/","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"104","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:29","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Swimming Pools (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/guidance-community-owned-managed-swimming-pools\/","tag_id":"1021"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"105","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:29","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Swimming Pools (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/guidance-community-owned-managed-swimming-pools\/","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"106","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:30","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Swimming Pools (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/guidance-community-owned-managed-swimming-pools\/","tag_id":"1022"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"107","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:35","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Sports (football) Facilities (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/fa-guide-asset-transfers\/","tag_id":"1022"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"108","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:36","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Sports (football) Facilities (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/fa-guide-asset-transfers\/","tag_id":"1023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"109","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:36","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"Heygate Estate, a public owned housing estate which was sold off to a private development firm at a loss but also at the cost of displacing many families - in the years that follow a community has sprung up around the estate to organise events and community garden but the property developers plan to demolish the building to build luxury flats continues.\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heygate_Estate\n2. Impossible Living, an online platform to map abandoned spaces http:\/\/www.impossibleliving.com\/\u00a0\n3. Community land trust in New York\u00a0http:\/\/nyccli.org\/\n4. Digital Stewards\u00a0http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/18\/digital-stewardship-and-your-community\/\u00a0\/http:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/category\/digital-stewards\/\u00a0+ Guifi.net (Barcelona) - http:\/\/guifi.net\/\u00a0+ Ninux (Italy) - http:\/\/wiki.ninux.org\/\u00a0+ Athens Metropolitan Wireless Network (Greece) -\u00a0http:\/\/www.awmn.net\/content.php?s=318080f45b89a1e065cb0bed16a2a307 and\u00a0http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RF-rL8Ecohs\u00a0+ Digital Merthyr -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitalmerthyr.org.uk\/\u00a0+ Digital Dales -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitaldales.com\/ + Digital Lyme -\u00a0http:\/\/www.digitallyme.co.uk\/ + The Free Network Foundation -\u00a0https:\/\/thefnf.org\/\n5. Prinzessinnengarten is situated in a densely populated neighborhood in Berlin and over the years it\u2019s seen thousands of volunteers caring for the space: growing organic produce, organising meals, using it as a playground, as a bookclub location, as a spot for spontaneous concerts etc. It brings community together and is now economically self-sustainable \u2013sells local produce in its own cafe. You can only imagine how valuable this is and the contribution it makes at so many levels: helps create jobs and regenerating a local economy, brings people together in social activities, it encourages civic participation, not just among youth, but also elders etc Last year the garden, public property, was going to be sold and privatized by the gov, but a citizen-led campaign which collected over 30000 signatures stopped that. It happened because people cared enough to make it happen. And then it made the Berlin Senate to announce promotion of urban gardening as part of a sustainable urban policy..\u00a0\u00a0prinzessinnengarten.net\/\n6. Community-led Spaces (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of public open spaces:\u00a0http:\/\/www.locality.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community-led-spaces_FINAL_Nov10.pdf \u00a0\n7. Pillars of the Community (UK): includes a number of case studies concerned with community stewardship of heritage assets:\u00a0https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/publications\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/pillars-of-the-community-the-transfer-of-local-authority-heritage-assets\/\n8. Community Libraries: Learning from Experience (UK) - x10 case studies -\u00a0http:\/\/www.artscouncil.org.uk\/media\/uploads\/pdf\/Community_libaries_research_2013_case_studies.pdf\n9. Civic Buildings: the Show Must Go On (UK) - Locality's guide to the community ownership and management of theatres, arts venues and civic buildings:\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/civic-buildings-show\/\n10. Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Swimming Pools (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/guidance-community-owned-managed-swimming-pools\/\n11. Guidance for Community Owned\/Managed Sports (football) Facilities (UK) -\u00a0http:\/\/locality.org.uk\/resources\/fa-guide-asset-transfers\/","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"110","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:37","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":". The Hastings Pier Charity -\u00a0http:\/\/www.hpcharity.co.uk\/","tag_id":"1024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"111","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:37","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. Casa Netural coworking space\u00a0benetural.com\/","tag_id":"1025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"112","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:38","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":". Casa Netural coworking space","tag_id":"1026"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"113","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:38","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"PopHub mapping empty spaces in Matera\u00a0benetural.com\/cos-e-pop-hub-basilicata\/","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"114","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:38","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"PopHub mapping empty spaces in Matera\u00a0benetural.com\/cos-e-pop-hub-basilicata\/","tag_id":"1027"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"115","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:39","entity_id":"3507","entity_type":"node","quote":"PopHub mapping empty spaces in Matera\u00a0benetural.com\/cos-e-pop-hub-basilicata\/","tag_id":"1010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"116","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:40","entity_id":"12736","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The centre of thetown is dominated by the spectacular organic shapes of the remains of this 13th-century mudbrick fortress. Built from a material known locally as kershef (large chunks of salt from the lake just outside town, mixed with rock and plastered in local clay), the labyrinth of huddled buildings was originally four or five storeys high and housed hundreds of people. For centuries, few outsiders were admitted inside \u2013 and even fewer came back out to tell the tale. But three days of rain in 1926 caused more damage than any invader had managed and, over the last decades, inhabitants moved to newer and more comfortable houses with running water and electricity. Now only a few buildings around the edges are occupied or used for storage, including the Old Mosque with its chimney-shaped minaret.\nRead more:\u00a0http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/egypt\/western-desert\/siwa-oasis\/sights\/military\/fortress-shali#ixzz38WZFK8QF\nBefore renovation:\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/235685343205843\/photos\/a.235707076537003.53002.235685343205843\/235711476536563\/?type=3&theater\nDuring and after renovation:\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/235685343205843\/photos\/a.235707076537003.53002.235685343205843\/235707489870295\/?type=3&theater\nThis fortress was neglected for decades till an Egyptian business man bought the entrance to the old city, restored it and turned it into a hotel. Other houses were bought by foreigners who could afford the price of the house and the renovation work. There are two type of contracts: a preliminary and a definitive. They have the preliminary contract which means that the government could take back the house after certain time. The original owners of the wrecked houses were able to buy a land, build modern houses, and cultivate vegetables and palm trees. The new owners restored the houses and preserved parts of the old fortress and for me it seemed to be like a win - win situation. I was able to see how the houses were before they were affected by the 3 days rain.","tag_id":"1028"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"117","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:41","entity_id":"12736","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"The centre of thetown is dominated by the spectacular organic shapes of the remains of this 13th-century mudbrick fortress. Built from a material known locally as kershef (large chunks of salt from the lake just outside town, mixed with rock and plastered in local clay), the labyrinth of huddled buildings was originally four or five storeys high and housed hundreds of people. For centuries, few outsiders were admitted inside \u2013 and even fewer came back out to tell the tale. But three days of rain in 1926 caused more damage than any invader had managed and, over the last decades, inhabitants moved to newer and more comfortable houses with running water and electricity. Now only a few buildings around the edges are occupied or used for storage, including the Old Mosque with its chimney-shaped minaret.\nRead more:\u00a0http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/egypt\/western-desert\/siwa-oasis\/sights\/military\/fortress-shali#ixzz38WZFK8QF\nBefore renovation:\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/235685343205843\/photos\/a.235707076537003.53002.235685343205843\/235711476536563\/?type=3&theater\nDuring and after renovation:\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/235685343205843\/photos\/a.235707076537003.53002.235685343205843\/235707489870295\/?type=3&theater\nThis fortress was neglected for decades till an Egyptian business man bought the entrance to the old city, restored it and turned it into a hotel. Other houses were bought by foreigners who could afford the price of the house and the renovation work. There are two type of contracts: a preliminary and a definitive. They have the preliminary contract which means that the government could take back the house after certain time. The original owners of the wrecked houses were able to buy a land, build modern houses, and cultivate vegetables and palm trees. The new owners restored the houses and preserved parts of the old fortress and for me it seemed to","tag_id":"1017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"118","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:41","entity_id":"12736","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This fortress was neglected for decades till an Egyptian business man bought the entrance to the old city, restored it and turned it into a hotel. Other houses were bought by foreigners who could afford the price of the house and the renovation work. There are two type of contracts: a preliminary and a definitive. They have the preliminary contract which means that the government could take back the house after certain time. The original owners of the wrecked houses were able to buy a land, build modern houses, and cultivate vegetables and palm trees. The new owners restored the houses and preserved parts of the old fortress and for me it seemed to be like a win - win situation. I was able to see how the houses were before they were affected by the 3 days rain.","tag_id":"1029"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"119","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:42","entity_id":"12745","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I was upset because we were selling our heritage to foreigners till I befriended one of them and was present when the original owners were tryong to sell here a window for thousabds of pounds. I asked and one of them explained. It all started with the Egyptian Businessman. I will post photos later.","tag_id":"983"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"120","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:43","entity_id":"12748","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what I find even more interesting in Siwa\u00a0 that the car road to Siwa was built in the early 1980s so NOW there are still people who witnessed how the oasis was before being connected to the \"city\" . one guy told me that he witnessed his father doing business -selling land - by the word of mouth without any papers.\nso till now even with Shali being \"dissolved\" but still lots of their own culture lives , still have their own local language besides arabic , still their have their own lifestyle , clothes.......etc\u00a0\u00a0 but living in concrete and stone buildings\nof course normally\u00a0 everything is changing with young people going to Alexandria\" or Cairo to study but there is lots to learn from there","tag_id":"1028"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"121","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:43","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Guys, from my experience one way to draw out more case studies is to present one in the form of an engaging blogpost and ask for tips for stories about more initiatives. I thought maybe a series called \"Meet the Edgeryders\"?\nIf someone can create the first one as an example this helps a lot. It makes it easier to ask people to contribute one piece each, about themselves and their work, or projects they know of. Why? When we add this as a task on Makerfox we need to include clear instructions as well as an example post.\nWe also need an editor to help keep the quality consistent and make them \"pop\". Another task for Makerfox is to be editor for the series.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"122","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:44","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. Nic at Vake Park, Tbilisi: If someone can help maybe others can help create refine my interview + of Nic from Vake Park into a great article and add a call for more projects to it?\u00a0 Why does it make sense for busy people to participate: some of the projects are then offered a slot in the Hackathon. They are also eligible for the Stewardship Award which aims to build recognition for the projects featured in case studies by peers and representatives of institutions as solid and credible initiatives.","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"123","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:44","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Nic at Vake Park, Tbilisi: If someone can help maybe others can help create refine my interview + of Nic from Vake Park into a great article and add a call for more projects to it?\u00a0 Why does it make sense for busy people to participate: some of the projects are then offered a slot in the Hackathon. They are also eligible for the Stewardship Award which aims to build recognition for the projects featured in case studies by peers and representatives of institutions as solid and credible initiatives.","tag_id":"1031"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"124","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:44","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2. Libraries, Urban parks, Alternative currencies and other examples from the Baltic Sea region: There are several stories that can serve as case studies in this writeup about the theme and amongst the posts in this group.","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"125","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:44","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"3. Hacking ring roads, Market activism, new kinds of intentional communities, pedestrian rights movements. Many examples have popped up in futurespotters. Hazem, Inge, Noemi and Sam know about these stories and where we can find the materials.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"126","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:45","entity_id":"12765","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On a side note: I think we should consider asking some of the participants of the final event in Tbilisi to do a repeat session at LOTE4. Check out the documentation from the event here: http:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/edgeryders-public-speaking-a-directory-of-talks-and-workshops-we-love).","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"127","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:45","entity_id":"12892","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I can work on refining the interview with Nik ( old one and the community call )and making an example of the blog post as a wiki tonight so that anyone can edit and finalize it .\nand most of the material of Futterspotters are documented in this wiki , but how to repackage the relevant ones\u00a0 , may be a nice visual article like future newspaper ?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"128","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:46","entity_id":"12892","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I can work on refining the interview with Nik ( old one and the community call )and making an example of the blog post as a wiki tonight so that anyone can edit and finalize it .\nand most of the material of Futterspotters are documented in this wiki , but how to repackage the relevant ones\u00a0 , may be a nice visual article like future newspaper ?","tag_id":"996"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"129","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:47","entity_id":"12890","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the link is in Arabic , but the story is about a community based development of the village (again based on Zakaa model ) done through 30 years transforming the village from extreme poverty and low level of education to having an Azhar university branch in the village and nearly no unemployment , starting with a just a small farm .","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"130","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:47","entity_id":"12890","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the link is in Arabic , but the story is about a community based development of the village (again based on Zakaa model ) done through 30 years transforming the village from extreme poverty and low level of education to having an Azhar university branch in the village and nearly no unemployment , starting with a just a small farm .\nThe story is a bit long in Arabic and it would be better\u00a0 than translating if someone can visit or get in contact with the people.\n@Abdo was the one who sent me the story a while ago , may be he knows a link .\n@amiridina @labanita ........ do u know any link with this village ?","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"131","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:48","entity_id":"12945","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The American University in Cairo purchased the Greek Campus from the Greek Community in 1964. It's located a half block from the main campus in Down Town near Tahrir Sq. Of the four main buildings in the Greek campus, the social science and continuing education were purchased and adapted for use by the university, while the main library and the Jameel building were purpose built. http:\/\/www1.aucegypt.edu\/aucmemories\/greek.html\nIn 2008, the AUC decided to to relocate in the suburb of New Cairo, as result of overcrowding and institutional fragmentation in its AUC Tahrir Square location.\nThe campus has been closed since after AUC relocated to New Cairo. In November 2013, AUC has signed a 10-year lease agreement with Tahrir Alley Technology Park (TATP), a Cairo-based company that intends to keep the Greek Campus name and operate it, with AUC retaining full ownership. the Greek Campus is now a home to Egypt\u2019s first technology park in downtown Cairo. They are renovating the place gradually and I really in love with the event and services offered in the space. http:\/\/www.thegreekcampus.com\/","tag_id":"1032"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"132","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:49","entity_id":"12945","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The American University in Cairo purchased the Greek Campus from the Greek Community in 1964. It's located a half block from the main campus in Down Town near Tahrir Sq. Of the four main buildings in the Greek campus, the social science and continuing education were purchased and adapted for use by the university, while the main library and the Jameel building were purpose built. http:\/\/www1.aucegypt.edu\/aucmemories\/greek.html\nIn 2008, the AUC decided to to relocate in the suburb of New Cairo, as result of overcrowding and institutional fragmentation in its AUC Tahrir Square location.\nThe campus has been closed since after AUC relocated to New Cairo. In November 2013, AUC has signed a 10-year lease agreement with Tahrir Alley Technology Park (TATP), a Cairo-based company that intends to keep the Greek Campus name and operate it, with AUC retaining full ownership. the Greek Campus is now a home to Egypt\u2019s first technology park in downtown Cairo. They are renovating the place gradually and I really in love with the event and services offered in the space. http:\/\/www.thegreekcampus.com\/","tag_id":"1029"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"133","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:50","entity_id":"12947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"this is an initiative to revitalize one of the most communist-looking neighborhoods in my hometown in Romania. It's not only about gardening together with elders, who were relocated in cities to live in blocks of flats during the communist forced urbanisation, it also involved creating a neighborhood festival with activities like: artistic performances, garage painting, child play and others.. The activities are organised by a group of contemporary art curators, artists and architects \u00a0who are mainly fundraising from private actors to get these things done.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"134","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:50","entity_id":"12947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"this is an initiative to revitalize one of the most communist-looking neighborhoods in my hometown in Romania. It's not only about gardening together with elders, who were relocated in cities to live in blocks of flats during the communist forced urbanisation, it also involved creating a neighborhood festival with activities like: artistic performances, garage painting, child play and others.. The activities are organised by a group of contemporary art curators, artists and architects \u00a0who are mainly fundraising from private actors to get these things done.","tag_id":"1015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"135","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:56","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"afahena El Ashraf, a small village in the city of Mit Ghamr, Dakahlia Governorate of Egypt, 120 km of Cairo, is the only village in Egypt to have a University. It has a branch of the Al-Azhar University that includes several university colleges. \n\u00a0\nThe village was poor with a population of less then of five thousand people, and less than five hundred agricultural acres. Till 1966, not a single person was at any stage of education, and the village have been known to export migrant workers to surrounding areas. Cars used to stop in a nearby village, and the drivers might have even not heard of the existence of the village. \n\u00a0\nIn 1982, nine youth from the village have decided to eradicate poverty. They started by collecting the Zakat (Charity religious duty) from the rich, as a first step to address poverty. Then decided to create a poultry farm with a capital of EGP 2000, and this was the beginning of the transformation. While writing the company's contract they decided to allocate 10% of the profit to be spent in the \u201cfaces of his goodness\u201d and called it the \"share the greatest partner,\" and when they found the profit was higher than they expected, the increased the percentage to 20% of the profit, until it reached 100% of the profits of ten farms (a sort of endowment). Over the years, beside the farms, number of factories were set \u2013 up to feed the cattle. They traded in agricultural products and exported citrus fruits, potatoes and onions to several countries outside Egypt. They established a bigger farm outside the village in a Tal El Kebeer, and the size of investments has reached 35 millions pounds, and three companies. \n\u00a0\nAn \u201cIslamic Center\u201d was founded to implement the charity \u201cZakat\u201d projects agreed upon through several committees: Committee for Education; Committee for agriculture; Committee for Youth; Committee for Health; Committee for the reconciliations and the Commission for Zakat. \n\u00a0\nIn few years, there has been four Azhar colleges: Sharia, education for boys, trade, and human studies for girls, students dorms, a nursery that accepts 350 children, a central hospital, a railway station and Central Communications, and Islamic complex services. The residents have established these projects by their own efforts, and without depending on the Government, in the framework of a series of annual projects that did not stop, but tended to increase after that they decided to engage in two major projects each year. They were able to eradicate poverty and extended their work in neighboring villages. \n\u00a0\nThe students are given free subscriptions to the railway, a free uniform, and two days before Ramadan flour and margarine containers are distributed for free on each of the village's houses, around 1000 houses including the mayors house.\n\u00a0\nStrategy for poverty eradication \nZakat Committee began to collect Zakat of the population according to their activity farmer gives of his crop, a trader gives goods, doctors in the village agreed to treat and follow \u2013 up specific cases of patients for free. They committee found that the poor tend to spend the money where given to them.m consequently and after sometimes this did not solve the problem of extreme poverty. They then decided to distribute 40 ewe on widows. The following year 20 buffalo calf for poor men. They let them men cultivate food for the calves, giving each men the right to use six carats of a land they had bought for the construction of educational facilities. They provided the unemployed youth with machines (carpentry, mechanics or blacksmith), and to older people kiosks or vehicles to sell home made food, they also helped with the health certificate (micro \u2013 loans). Girls who have not completed their education where trained on sewing beside managing the house and preparing sweets, and literacy classes. They then got a sewing machine, four cloths, four reels thread for free to begin work. As uniforms were distributed for free, girls could work from home to produce three thousands uniforms for the children of the village and the neighboring village. \n\u00a0\nCommission civil dispute resolution: \nNo issue of the village goes to the police, all is solved by the reconciliation committee. s established \n\u00a0\nCommission of Health:\nThey established a central hospital and in the process of establishing a health insurance hospital to serve people from surrounding villages as well. \n\u00a0\nAll the projects are based on the collective action of the various professions in the village. They build the buildings themselves with their tools and manufactured their furniture themselves to reduce the costs\n\u00a0\nBoom extends to the neighboring villages: \nMany homes has established an additional floor to rent chambers to expatriate students, which range of an average of 100 per room per month, the number of shops has also increased as a result of the movement of transport vehicles dealing with the factories, as well as the presence of student. And the action extended to neighboring villages.\u00a0\nHighlights from: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notes\/10150651167692446\/\nhttp:\/\/digital.ahram.org.eg\/articles.aspx?Serial=1142122&eid=2641","tag_id":"1033"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"136","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:58","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"An \u201cIslamic Center\u201d was founded to implement the charity \u201cZakat\u201d projects agreed upon through several committees: Committee for Education; Committee for agriculture; Committee for Youth; Committee for Health; Committee for the reconciliations and the Commission for Zakat. \n\u00a0\nIn few years, there has been four Azhar colleges: Sharia, education for boys, trade, and human studies for girls, students dorms, a nursery that accepts 350 children, a central hospital, a railway station and Central Communications, and Islamic complex services. The residents have established these projects by their own efforts, and without depending on the Government, in the framework of a series of annual projects that did not stop, but tended to increase after that they decided to engage in two major projects each year. They were able to eradicate poverty and extended their work in neighboring villages. \n\u00a0\nThe students are given free subscriptions to the railway, a free uniform, and two days before Ramadan flour and margarine containers are distributed for free on each of the village's houses, around 1000 houses including the mayors house.","tag_id":"1034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"137","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:58","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In 1982, nine youth from the village have decided to eradicate poverty. They started by collecting the Zakat (Charity religious duty) from the rich, as a first step to address poverty. Then decided to create a poultry farm with a capital of EGP 2000, and this was the beginning of the transformation. While writing the company's contract they decided to allocate 10% of the profit to be spent in the \u201cfaces of his goodness\u201d and called it the \"share the greatest partner,\" and when they found the profit was higher than they expected, the increased the percentage to 20% of the profit, until it reached 100% of the profits of ten farms (a sort of endowment). Over the years, beside the farms, number of factories were set \u2013 up to feed the cattle. They traded in agricultural products and exported citrus fruits, potatoes and onions to several countries outside Egypt. They established a bigger farm outside the village in a Tal El Kebeer, and the size of investments has reached 35 millions pounds, and three companies. \n\u00a0\nAn \u201cIslamic Center\u201d was founded to implement the charity \u201cZakat\u201d projects agreed upon through several committees: Committee for Education; Committee for agriculture; Committee for Youth; Committee for Health; Committee for the reconciliations and the Commission for Zakat. \n\u00a0\nIn few years, there has been four Azhar colleges: Sharia, education for boys, trade, and human studies for girls, students dorms, a nursery that accepts 350 children, a central hospital, a railway station and Central Communications, and Islamic complex services. The residents have established these projects by their own efforts, and without depending on the Government, in the framework of a series of annual projects that did not stop, but tended to increase after that they decided to engage in two major projects each year. They were able to eradicate poverty and extended their work in neighboring villages. \n\u00a0\nThe students are given free subscriptions to the railway, a free uniform, and two days before Ramadan flour and margarine containers are distributed for free on each of the village's houses, around 1000 houses including the mayors house.","tag_id":"1035"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"138","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:59","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In 1982, nine youth from the village have decided to eradicate poverty. They started by collecting the Zakat (Charity religious duty) from the rich, as a first step to address poverty. Then decided to create a poultry farm with a capital of EGP 2000, and this was the beginning of the transformation. While writing the company's contract they decided to allocate 10% of the profit to be spent in the \u201cfaces of his goodness\u201d and called it the \"share the greatest partner,\" and when they found the profit was higher than they expected, the increased the percentage to 20% of the profit, until it reached 100% of the profits of ten farms (a sort of endowment). Over the years, beside the farms, number of factories were set \u2013 up to feed the cattle. They traded in agricultural products and exported citrus fruits, potatoes and onions to several countries outside Egypt. They established a bigger farm outside the village in a Tal El Kebeer, and the size of investments has reached 35 millions pounds, and three companies. \n\u00a0\nAn \u201cIslamic Center\u201d was founded to implement the charity \u201cZakat\u201d projects agreed upon through several committees: Committee for Education; Committee for agriculture; Committee for Youth; Committee for Health; Committee for the reconciliations and the Commission for Zakat. \n\u00a0\nIn few years, there has been four Azhar colleges: Sharia, education for boys, trade, and human studies for girls, students dorms, a nursery that accepts 350 children, a central hospital, a railway station and Central Communications, and Islamic complex services. The residents have established these projects by their own efforts, and without depending on the Government, in the framework of a series of annual projects that did not stop, but tended to increase after that they decided to engage in two major projects each year. They were able to eradicate poverty and extended their work in neighboring villages. \n\u00a0\nThe students are given free subscriptions to the railway, a free uniform, and two days before Ramadan flour and margarine containers are distributed for free on each of the village's houses, around 1000 houses including the mayors house.\n\u00a0\nStrategy for poverty eradication \nZakat Committee began to collect Zakat of the population according to their activity farmer gives of his crop, a trader gives goods, doctors in the village agreed to treat and follow \u2013 up specific cases of patients for free. They committee found that the poor tend to spend the money where given to them.m consequently and after sometimes this did not solve the problem of extreme poverty. They then decided to distribute 40 ewe on widows. The following year 20 buffalo calf for poor men. They let them men cultivate food for the calves, giving each men the right to use six carats of a land they had bought for the construction of educational facilities. They provided the unemployed youth with machines (carpentry, mechanics or blacksmith), and to older people kiosks or vehicles to sell home made food, they also helped with the health certificate (micro \u2013 loans). Girls who have not completed their education where trained on sewing beside managing the house and preparing sweets, and literacy classes. They then got a sewing machine, four cloths, four reels thread for free to begin work. As uniforms were distributed for free, girls could work from home to produce three thousands uniforms for the children of the village and the neighboring village.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"139","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 11:59","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Zakat Committee began to collect Zakat of the population according to their activity farmer gives of his crop, a trader gives goods, doctors in the village agreed to treat and follow \u2013 up specific cases of patients for free. They committee found that the poor tend to spend the money where given to them.m consequently and after sometimes this did not solve the problem of extreme poverty. They then decided to distribute 40 ewe on widows. The following year 20 buffalo calf for poor men. They let them men cultivate food for the calves, giving each men the right to use six carats of a land they had bought for the construction of educational facilities. They provided the unemployed youth with machines (carpentry, mechanics or blacksmith), and to older people kiosks or vehicles to sell home made food, they also helped with the health certificate (micro \u2013 loans). Girls who have not completed their education where trained on sewing beside managing the house and preparing sweets, and literacy classes. They then got a sewing machine, four cloths, four reels thread for free to begin work. As uniforms were distributed for free, girls could work from home to produce three thousands uniforms for the children of the village and the neighboring village.","tag_id":"1036"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"140","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:00","entity_id":"12960","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Commission civil dispute resolution: \nNo issue of the village goes to the police, all is solved by the reconciliation committee. s established \n\u00a0\nCommission of Health:\nThey established a central hospital and in the process of establishing a health insurance hospital to serve people from surrounding villages as well. \n\u00a0\nAll the projects are based on the collective action of the various professions in the village. They build the buildings themselves with their tools and manufactured their furniture themselves to reduce the costs\n\u00a0\nBoom extends to the neighboring villages: \nMany homes has established an additional floor to rent chambers to expatriate students, which range of an average of 100 per room per month, the number of shops has also increased as a result of the movement of transport vehicles dealing with the factories, as well as the presence of student. And the action extended to neighboring villages.\u00a0\nHighlights from: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notes\/10150651167692446\/\nhttp:\/\/digital.ahram.org.eg\/articles.aspx?Serial=1142122&eid=2641\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nEgypt, village with no unemploymentcase study tafahenaInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    No search results.\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"141","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:00","entity_id":"13102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I tried to contact the founder or the catalyst for the community stewardship in Tafahna but he is currently very ill and is travelling between Cairo and London for treatment.\nSo, I tried to contact the PR or spokesman from the NGO but he said they are currently very busy and would not be ready for an interview before September :S","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"142","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:02","entity_id":"13103","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I first learned about Tafahna from a professor of Urban Planning during a workshop about cooperative. And the story was a bit different than what I read. They did not want to send there daughter to neighborhooding village for education. They started to pay P.T. 25 on monthly basis saved at the grosser shop (supply card \u0639\u0644\u064a \u0628\u0637\u0627\u0642\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0645\u0648\u064a\u0646) then someone from the NGO in Cairo knew about what they are trying to do so they endowed a land for the purpose of building a school. They built the school, the hospital, etc and then the government would send teachers and doctors. While googling Tafahna I saw news about violence - remember all the universities is Azhari - and there cheikh who is most probably the man who is traveling to the UK was banned from giving public speeches. Google Tafahena and try to find out more. September is in few days. I would love to join you as well as the Cooperative movement leader.","tag_id":"1033"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"143","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:03","entity_id":"13103","entity_type":"comment","quote":"While googling Tafahna I saw news about violence - remember all the universities is Azhari - and there cheikh who is most probably the man who is traveling to the UK was banned from giving public speeches. Google Tafahena and try to find out more. September is in few days. I would love to join you as well as the Cooperative movement leader.","tag_id":"1037"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"144","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:03","entity_id":"13104","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Was it self-propelled? Was it helped by government investment? What is the organization model? Is there a sort of command center? Oamax speaks of a NGO, but Dina's translation (thanks!) does not mention any. It is quite frustrating not to be able to read in Arabic!","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"145","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:04","entity_id":"13105","entity_type":"comment","quote":"They exported fruits and vegetables this is very lucrative. They established a bigger farm outside the village in a Tal El Kebeer, and the size of investments had reached 35 millions pounds according to the article. \u00a0\nThe article itself is not well written. We will understand if someone interviewed them. I have a last case from the community where we are trying to work :) An urban garden on the top hill of mokattam in the earthquake buildings..","tag_id":"1039"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"146","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:06","entity_id":"3776","entity_type":"node","quote":"From elsewhere\n\n Dictionary: \"the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care\"\n Wikipedia: \"Stewardship\u00a0is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources\"\n In Christianity: as a way of thinking about the environment and social justice, -- e.g. \u00a0http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/beliefs-and-teachings\/what-we-believe\/stewardship\/\n \u00a0\"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace\" (1 Pt 4:10).\n What identifies a steward? Safeguarding material and human resources and using them responsibly are one answer; so is generous giving of time, talent, and treasure.\u00a0 But being a Christian steward means more. As Christian stewards, we receive God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"147","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:06","entity_id":"3776","entity_type":"node","quote":"From within Edgeryders:\n\n \"Stewardship is the act of taking care, preserving, maintaining. We mean it in the sense that communities \u2013 starting with us \u2013 need to become better at being stewards of public goods\"\n \"the ability to come together to take care of assets in an unstable context\"\n https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/scattered-fields-notes-from-london-s-stewardship-meetup\n \n  \"Stewardship manifests as the gardening of an ecology. In so much that it is not curation or archiving. Stewardship can only relate to that which is active - it acknowledges and works towards the preservation and growth of use value, exclusively. \"\n  \"work against the sense of just working for today\"\n  \"act as carrier of the learnings of what we develop around Stewardship to communities who...could benefit\"\n  \"creating conditions for real support and mutual aid\" [including mental health]\n  \"\u201cresponsibility of stewards to ensure something doesn\u2019t get fucked up by externalities\"","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"148","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:11","entity_id":"3776","entity_type":"node","quote":"king it down\n\nDealing with public goods\nPreserving\nProtecting\nMaintaining\nSupport and mutual aid","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"149","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:12","entity_id":"13552","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would just add a word on agency: in the Edgeryders\/LOTE4 take the protagonists are communities. It is them who deal with public goods. And then there is a catch: in the experience of many of us, it is easy to lean too heavily on communities and their more generous members (open source projects, anyone?), involuntarily causing them to burn out. So, our version of stewardship is about communities taking care of public goods and communities.\u00a0This twist makes the mix sustainable.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"150","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:13","entity_id":"13552","entity_type":"comment","quote":". And then there is a catch: in the experience of many of us, it is easy to lean too heavily on communities and their more generous members (open source projects, anyone?), involuntarily causing them to burn out. So, our version of stewardship is about communities taking care of public goods and communities.\u00a0This twist makes the mix sustainable.","tag_id":"1041"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"151","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:14","entity_id":"13596","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am writing up a session for LOTE4 to categorise different forms of Stewardship. I hope to have a session proposal online in the next couple of days. Would be great to have any contributions and ideas.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"152","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:14","entity_id":"13599","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ould work , we need also the same agenda for both meeting we can add this breakdown of stewardship and have a discussion about it in order to see different definitions\/perspectives on the stewardship from different projects .","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"153","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:14","entity_id":"13606","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Are you sure about categories @Lauren?\u00a0Does it not run the risk of being a pedantic exercise? I would propose instead you try and do an overview, based on the super-fantastic list of projects. Even better: why do you not do a Case Study Adventures session, telling the audience about what people are doing all over the world? This is gold!","tag_id":"993"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"154","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 12:15","entity_id":"13634","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Similar to @Alberto, I think given the short amount of time left to Lote it's worth considering what aspects each can take further and develop into a conference session, and prepare thorough documents as yours as a reading list for that session - linking to this page for example. This way people attending know exactly what to prepare or read ahead, rather than navigating the whole Stewardship topic on edgeryders.eu which is already pilling up :)","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"155","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:47","entity_id":"13927","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Edgeryders meets offline once a year: this year it will be in Italy:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/welcome-to-lote4","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"156","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:48","entity_id":"13922","entity_type":"comment","quote":", I found your article extremely interesting. I am genuinely asking if you believe such an experiment can last without the God element and if you are tempted to recognise that it is the missing piece in all your valuable thoughts (and therefore consider a leap of faith)","tag_id":"1042"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"157","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:49","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"A few months ago I gave a public talk\u00a0on the unMonastery. I made the point that Saint Benedict can rightfully be considered a social innovator of titanic stature, and that modern-day open source hackers and activists could do worse than letting themselves inspire from monastic life in their quest to improve our world and live in harmony with it and each other.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"158","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:49","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"I made the point that Saint Benedict can rightfully be considered a social innovator of titanic stature, and that modern-day open source hackers and activists could do worse than letting themselves inspire from monastic life in their quest to improve our world and live in harmony with it and each other.\u00a0\u00a0Someone showed a\u00a0video recording\u00a0of the talk to Nicola Alemanno, mayor of Nursia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0the birthplace of Benedict himself. He was intrigued, and offered me and an unMonasterian delegation to meet with Father Cassian Folsom OSB, the superior of Saint Benedict's monastery in town.","tag_id":"1044"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"159","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:50","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"No way I was going to pass on the opportunity. The six-months unMonastery prototype in Matera\u00a0has shown just how complex setting up and stewarding a healthy community is. Benedictine monks have been around for fifteen centuries, and have accumulated a lot of insight that it is not so accessible\u00a0for us saeculars. So, @Ben, @mariabyck\u00a0and I traveled to Umbria, in the heart of Italy's Appennines; accepted Father Cassian's invitation to assist to the monks'\u00a0Mass (celebrated in Latin, and chanted \u2013 no spoken word at all,\u00a0like this); and then sat\u00a0with him and Nicola in an office in the\u00a0city hall for a solid two hours.","tag_id":"1045"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"160","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:51","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Benedictines hold\u00a0work to be a good thing in and of itself. By doing work, monks can dedicate their lives to a superior ideal while remaining psychologically balanced. Progress in their work is both figuratively and literally progress in their faith; and the concrete nature of\u00a0work helps monks keep their eyes on the ball. Notice that what's good is not so much the\u00a0result of doing work as its\u00a0act. The ultimate purpose of work is to produce cheerful, peaceful,\u00a0happy monks. So, it does not matter what the work actually does; what matters is how it is done.","tag_id":"1046"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"161","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:52","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most hackers, activists and social innovators and unMonasterians take solace in their work too. Like monks, unMonasterians believe their work is important, but only very few think it will single-handedly \"change the world\". Almost all projects within our reach are quite small. And yet, they\u00a0feel important. Even the smallest and least influential open source project\u00a0encodes a better world: the\u00a0sharing\u00a0of knowledge, generosity with one's time, the attempt to make the world ever so slightly better and more free.\u00a0Like monks, unMonasterians don't do work because they think it is all-important and world-changing: they do it because they like to, because it makes them into the people they want to be.","tag_id":"1046"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"162","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:53","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"And yet, they\u00a0feel important. Even the smallest and least influential open source project\u00a0encodes a better world: the\u00a0sharing\u00a0of knowledge, generosity with one's time, the attempt to make the world ever so slightly better and more free.\u00a0Like monks, unMonasterians don't do work because they think it is all-important and world-changing: they do it because they like to, because it makes them into the people they want to be.","tag_id":"1047"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"163","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:53","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"enedictine monks live together in semi-secluded communities. The reason for the detachment part is simple: they want\u00a0to\u00a0partially\u00a0remove themselves from society at large, because society continuously bombards its members\u00a0with stimuli that lead us away from God's work. But why a community?\u00a0In principle you could be a monk alone, an anchorite or hermit. But that turns out to be very hard, in fact impossible to most people (\u201cYour thoughts become your enemy. You could go mad\u201d, said gravely Father Cassian).","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"164","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:54","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"The solution offered by the Rule is, as so many things when Benedict is involved, peer-to-peer. Monks come together in communities, and each helps the other stay on track. Each monk is like a beacon for every other monk, broadcasting a continuous stream of information encoded in example: \"this is the right path, you are on track\", or \"here is how you could get even closer to our ultimate goal\". With appropriate seclusion, the monastic community\u00a0can guide each individual monk along the commonly chosen path, drowning out the noise of saecular society. Notice the architectural beauty of the solution: the community is not \"a thing\". It is an emergent property of monks living together according to the Rule, a well-structured ghost. And yet it works, as any monk will tell you.","tag_id":"1048"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"165","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:55","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"unMonasterians share with monks a yearning to belong to a community that has different values and a different logic from those of society at large. In the\u00a0calm of the unMonastery in Matera,\u00a0overworked hackers and highly strung activists found themselves surrounded by like-minded people and felt like they could finally breathe. Suddenly no one was asking why would you not take a corporate job, or what's so terribly wrong about proprietary software or data. Suddenly questioning fiat money or the right of government or corporations to implant backdoors on your computer or crunch your data through Big Data algorithms was normal.\u00a0The ever-present risk of burnout seemed to subside; work acquired more clarity. The doors of the house were always open, and many people came to visit (no seclusion in that sense), but some unMonasterians\u00a0did not like to leave the premises and tended to stay in a lot.","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"166","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:57","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"As an added benefit, living together in a community turns (some) drudgery into a source of pleasure. Just like in monasteries, at the unMonastery people took turns in cooking, washing up, and cleaning the space for the benefit of all. This turns out to be a great solution: when you are not on kitchen duty, life is good: you can move directly from your workspace to the dinner table, and a warm meal will be waiting. But when you are, life is also good: you have to set aside 2-3 hours (which is good, because it prevents you obsessing too much about work and burning out); typically you cook with another person, so you socialise and may even talk shop; and then you get an extra kick from giving your unBrethren a good meal. People will smile and thank you, and you will have made someone's life better. Giving away some control over your day results in your day being better; having a non-negotiable commitment to accepting structure in your life helps people stay balanced. This discovery would be a lot more impressive if Benedict had not encoded it in his Rule fifteen centuries ago. D'oh, I guess \u2013 though Father Cassian, charitably, did not actually say it .","tag_id":"1050"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"167","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:57","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"But when you are, life is also good: you have to set aside 2-3 hours (which is good, because it prevents you obsessing too much about work and burning out); typically you cook with another person, so you socialise and may even talk shop; and then you get an extra kick from giving your unBrethren a good meal. People will smile and thank you, and you will have made someone's life better. Giving away some control over your day results in your day being better; having a non-negotiable commitment to accepting structure in your life helps people stay balanced.","tag_id":"1051"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"168","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:58","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Benedictine monasteries run on the Benedict's Rule, which we interpret as a software protocol. The unMonastery has something performing the same function: we are calling it Protocol. We are not quite ready to write Protocol 1.0 yet: people are experimenting with simple rules (small R) you could write in few lines of code at a time (example: who does the work gets to make the related decisions). But we know it's coming. By the way, I have a hunch you could design tests for candidate rules using methods from computational biology \u2013 a weekend project I'll have to leave to less busy times.","tag_id":"1052"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"169","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:59","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"There seems to be a minimal threshold of radicalization below which a monastic community is simply not sustainable: societal pressure to conform overcomes the monks' will. The Nursia community, with its long days (starting at 3.45 or 4.00 am), its rigorously chanted nine prayers a day, its fasting practices (one meal a day for a great part of the year, and never more than two), is prospering: the monks are \"reasonably at peace\", and novices flock in.","tag_id":"1053"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"170","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:59","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Radicalize or die\nLike all great open source projects, the Rule has been forked countless times. Even now the order is running different versions in different monasteries, and abbotts compare notes as to which variants produce which changes. The monastery in Nursia has elected to go back to the original version, and enforce it in a particularly strict way. Father Cassian thinks that the modernization of the Church's ways introduced with the Second Vatican Council does not work well for the monastic movement","tag_id":"1052"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"171","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 13:59","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"The unMonastery has had no variants yet, and its sense of identity is frail at best. And yet, many of us would resonate with Father Cassian's plan \u00a0\u2013 certainly Ben, Maria and I did. The unMonastery can do social innovation, perhaps, but it should probably not get elbow deep into grant finance, or be saddled with too many deliverables. It should definitely\u00a0not attempt to follow the flavour of the day (\u201csmart city\u201d, \u201cstartups\u201d, \u201cbig data\u201d, \u201cscaling up\u201d, and the dreaded \u201cinnovation\u201d). It should probably take pride in its decentralist ideology, 200-years time horizon, geek culture and weird ways. No point being another vanilla co-working space. Certainly, the radical choice to look to monasticism rather than startup capitalism for inspiration has brought us in touch with unlikely, and\u00a0interesting, travelling companions.","tag_id":"1053"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"172","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:00","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Any profit you can make within these constraints is good, and you can use it to fund work that does not generate revenue.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"173","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:00","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Benedictine monasteries have always engaged in economic exchange with their host local communities, and there are provisions for such activities in the Rule. It works like this:\n\nMonks must price a little lower than saeculars \u2013 doing otherwise would be avarice, a sin.\nEverything monks do must be high quality. It is work, and work is dedicated to God and leads to Him.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"174","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:01","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Father Cassian is refreshingly unapologetic\u00a0about the entrepreneurial activity of the monastery he leads. \u201cWe make a profit, and that is good.\u201d The Nursia monks brew beer (do yourself a favour and check out their commercial and their blog) and run a gift shop. The beer is good. The gift shop refuses to sell cheap souvenirs, though it would be profitable.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"175","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:01","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Selling high quality stuff for below market price might not seem a promising business strategy, but historically monasteries have been economically successful. \u201cWe tend to get prosperous \u2013 shrugs Father Cassian \u2013 Because monks work hard.\u201d And according to Nicola, the monks chose to brew beer because no one else in Nursia is making it. This means they are not in direct competition with anyone in the local community.","tag_id":"1054"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"176","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:02","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Self-sufficiency remains a goal. And yet, the most obvious source of revenue for the unMonasterians in Matera \u2013 teaching English \u2013 was discarded in order to not disrupt the business of Materans who earn their living by doing just that.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"177","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:02","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe tend to get prosperous \u2013 shrugs Father Cassian \u2013 Because monks work hard.\u201d And according to Nicola, the monks chose to brew beer because no one else in Nursia is making it. This means they are not in direct competition with anyone in the local community.\u00a0\nThe unMonastery prototype was nowhere near as successful. But it did strive to engage the local community in Matera in a number of ways. Self-sufficiency remains a goal. And yet, the most obvious source of revenue for the unMonasterians in Matera \u2013 teaching English \u2013 was discarded in order to not disrupt the business of Materans who earn their living by doing just that.","tag_id":"1055"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"178","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:03","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Rule recommends for monks to eat what they grow with their own hands. It is not just a metaphor either: the monks in Nursia are building a farm. UnMonasterians have been looking out for scraps of land to turn into vegetable gardens and orchards; they try to upcycle and recycle and be as frugal as possible. The best path to sustainability is not revenue generation, but cost reduction.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"179","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:04","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"UnMonasterians have been looking out for scraps of land to turn into vegetable gardens and orchards; they try to upcycle and recycle and be as frugal as possible. The best path to sustainability is not revenue generation, but cost reduction","tag_id":"1056"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"180","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:04","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Benedictine monasteries are autonomous entities, but they do federate and coordinate into congregations. These supply certain important services: abbotts visit each other to check that the work being done stays on track (\u201cyou can think of it as quality control\u201d), and make themselves available to give counsel to their peers that are having a hard time and feel lonely. The unMonastery, too, was conceived to be a network of spaces; only the one in Matera has seen the light so far, but the founding group is trying hard to make it into many.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"181","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:08","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"To monks, the lynchpin of this architecture is the belief in, and love of, God. All they do is to praise and serve Him. Monastic life may seem like a desirable model to us saeculars, but Father Cassian does not think we could achieve it and maintain it in the long run. Life in the monastery, the closeness to the community, the pleasure taken in doing good work contribute towards stabilising the monk's life and helping him stay his course; but that life is still hard, and requires iron discipline. Religion underwrites all that extra effort with heavenly rewards. Take them away and individuals will waver and fail the Rule; without the Rule, the whole community will come undone.","tag_id":"1042"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"182","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:08","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"Life in the monastery, the closeness to the community, the pleasure taken in doing good work contribute towards stabilising the monk's life and helping him stay his course; but that life is still hard, and requires iron discipline. Religion underwrites all that extra effort with heavenly rewards. Take them away and individuals will waver and fail the Rule; without the Rule, the whole community will come undone.","tag_id":"1057"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"183","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:09","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cIf you have no God, what would you work for?\u201d asked Father Cassian. Each other, maybe; or the pleasure of stewardship, of leaving Planet Earth a better place than you have found it. Father Cassian does not think those answer will be enough in the long run. Ben candidly acknowledged it: \u201cNot having God is a problem\u201d.\nIt's not like unMonasterians have a choice. I doubt they can simply decide to believe in God. They will have to try, keeping their eyes on some higher goal that they think is worth dedicating their lives to, or simply go home. I think they will decide to try.","tag_id":"1058"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"184","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:10","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"unMonasterians are proud of their long-term outlook on things (\u201cwe are building an institution for the next 200 years\u201d). But Father Cassian and his brethren are standing on an intimidating 1500 years-long organisational memory. We simply cannot process the time scale at which monks think. Father Cassian regards the changes introduced in monastic life by the Second Vatican Council as an ongoing experiment, a sort of prototype; reverting to celebrating Mass in Latin in a mere 60 years is probably a Benedictine's idea of failing fast. Should someone come up with 200 years of solid data suggesting that a simple move would be extremely beneficial to the Order, the Abbott Primate would probably say something like \u201cNice analysis, Brother, let's give it another couple of centuries just to be sure it's not a temporary fluctuation.\u201d We are completely outmatched here!","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"185","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:10","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"This was a surprise: for all the open source logic of Benedict's Rule and the whole Benedictine movement, monks appear not to keep documentation of what they do. When the Nursia crew decided to start their brewery, they simply dispatched Brother Francis to a monastery in Belgium that makes good beer, and told him to come back a master brewer. I am not saying a wiki would have been a good substitute for that, but I am saying that shared up-to-date online documentation would be a nice resource for brethren trying to get the CO2 content or the fermentation speed just right.\nAfter the meeting, Ben mused that monks would be perfect contributors to open source projects: patient, dedicated, generous. Teaching the use of wikis and issue trackers is one of the few areas in which unMonasterians could give something back to Benedictines.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"186","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:11","entity_id":"3765","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Rnext video has made an impact. Several people have independently shown it to nuns and monks around the country. We have received several invitations besides the one in Nursia. At least one oblate has visited the unMonastery \u2013 he, too, left with a standing invitation. The Nursia meeting has been enlightening. Could we build a relationship with the monastic movement? We clearly have much to learn from such a relationship. But why would the Benedictines talk to us? What do we have to teach in exchange?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"187","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:12","entity_id":"15368","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just a simple thanks for this poetic and relevant bridge between digital culture and spiritual visions. Crossing (what appear as) extremes is the key.\nCould be interesting to develop it through others cultures\/philosophy\/religions, even if some people are probably working on it.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"188","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"about a community based development that is happening in her neighborhood in Marseille .","tag_id":"1061"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"189","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"A quick chat \/ Interview with Catherine \u2013 a french filmmaker who is currently working on a web documentary about the alternative projects around the spree in Berlin- about a community based development that is happening in her neighborhood in Marseille .","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"190","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:17","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"A quick chat \/ Interview with Catherine \u2013 a french filmmaker who is currently working on a web documentary about the alternative projects around the spree in Berlin- about a community based development that is happening in her neighborhood in Marseille .\n\u00a0\nThis collective Brouettes & Compagnie is working on a poor part of Marseille \u2013 as she was explaining that there are two parts of Marseille \u2013 getting things done in a very networked way \u2013 no institutional hierarchies \u2013 doing projects like urban gardening or Biblio-brouettes which is some sort of a mobile barter system for books as there is no public library in the neighborhood .\n\u00a0\nShe sees some differences between Berlin and Marseille saying that alternative projects in Mareseille aren't as much as Berlin but they are mostly out of a necessity especially in the poor places where there aren't much options .","tag_id":"1062"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"191","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:18","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"Biblio-brouettes which is some sort of a mobile barter system for books as there is no public library in the neighborhood .","tag_id":"1063"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"192","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:18","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"urban gardening","tag_id":"1015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"193","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:19","entity_id":"3937","entity_type":"node","quote":"urban gardening or Biblio-brouettes which is some sort of a mobile barter system for books as there is no public library in the neighborhood .\n\u00a0\nShe sees some differences between Berlin and Marseille saying that alternative projects in Mareseille aren't as much as Berlin but they are mostly out of a necessity especially in the poor places where there aren't much options .","tag_id":"1064"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"194","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:21","entity_id":"13700","entity_type":"comment","quote":"'youngesters' should envy! \u00a0He still guides tours around the city, and loves showing you around his garden. \u00a0Its story is quiet remarkable, and i hope that getting it out may link us up to someone who may have an idea on how we make the garden live on!","tag_id":"1015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"195","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:21","entity_id":"13700","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Its story is quiet remarkable, and i hope that getting it out may link us up to someone who may have an idea on how we make the garden live on!","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"196","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:31","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"[Stewardship story for a ticket to LOTE4]\u00a0\nI spent first 3 months of my maternity leave this summer in\u00a0Kolasin, a small, sleepy mountain city in the northern Montenegro.\u00a0 During that time,\u00a0LOTE4\u00a0was launched, which provided a nice nudge for me to take the little one in adventure.\u00a0\u00a0Our mission:\u00a0find a case of community stewardship in the area (and indirectly get a ticket to the event in October!).\u00a0 The result of this search is a story about one man and his love of nature that gave birth to Montenegro\u2019s first botanical garden.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"197","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:32","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"Daniel Vincek was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1926.\u00a0 At the university, he switched a major in marine biology to study trade because the communist Yugoslavia at the time needed more trade experts.\u00a0 The career in trade could not have been farther away from the great outdoors, but it got him traveling extensively throughout the former Socialist Federalist Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ).","tag_id":"1065"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"198","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:32","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"Eventually he retired in Kolasin, where he pursued his two loves- hiking and plants.\u00a0 Nestled among 4 mountain peaks (Bjelasive, Sinjajevine, Komovi, and Durmitor), the city sits on the crossroads of thousands of kilometers of hiking and trekking trails.\u00a0 It is also one of the global hotspots of biodiversity (Montenegro\u00a0 is in the top 10 countries with the highest biodiversity in the world).","tag_id":"1066"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"199","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:32","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"So Daniel\u2019s passion eventually grew into a botanical garden-\u00a0established in 1981,\u00a0literally on 646 square meters of Daniel\u2019s and Zora\u2019s (his wife) home.\u00a0 The garden features today over 400 different species out of which some 90% are medicinal herbs (he cautions me twice not to forget to mention that professor Vukic Pulevic of Montenegrin academy of sciences played a great role in making this happen).","tag_id":"1015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"200","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:33","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"Daniel Vincek was born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1926.\u00a0 At the university, he switched a major in marine biology to study trade because the communist Yugoslavia at the time needed more trade experts.\u00a0 The career in trade could not have been farther away from the great outdoors, but it got him traveling extensively throughout the former Socialist Federalist Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ).","tag_id":"1067"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"201","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:33","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hundreds of master\u2019s and PhD students\u00a0used the garden (and its extensive herbarium) as a source of field and scientific research.\u00a0 They\u2019ve used and contributed to a database that Daniel set up for monitoring individual plants\u2019 life cycles, form and their specific structural features.\u00a0 Many of the students give back- a group of them led by Danijela Steshevic from the Math Faculty in Podgorica designed a database for searching and sorting over 500 plant species for the garden.","tag_id":"1068"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"202","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:34","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"Each year, from May through August,\u00a0over 3,000 tourists visit the garden, many coming to Kolasin exclusively to meet with Daniel Vincek.\u00a0 This was the best part of the experience for me- listening to his many stories about plants -\u00a0 from the one that was used to poison Socrates (hemlock), to acanthus that inspired the Corinthian style of architecture.\u00a0 Daniel is a charming, master story-teller- you can see him\u00a0 in action\u00a0here\u00a0(though the video is in Montenegrin).","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"203","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:34","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"A group of\u00a0Japanese citizens visit Montenegro each year\u00a0to have Daniel take them on an tour to pick up seeds of a plant called Helleborus that by cross-fertilizing with the domestic types have produced an entirely new flower species in Japan.\u00a0 Globally, Helleborus grows only in Europe, and Montenegro features 4 different types of it.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"204","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:38","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"And it isn\u2019t for the lack of Daniel\u2019s ideas and initiatives that he has come to ask the question.\u00a0 He has sketched out a\u00a0network of hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails specifically running by places that feature unique medicinal plants.\u00a0 He\u2019d like a\u00a0garden to become a field\/remote-classroom for various Universities- in a way extending the basis for scientific research but\u00a0 as importantly ensuring that the garden lives on.\u00a0 Daniel and Zora (who is an agronomist herself) had an idea of\u00a0turning and branding Kolasin into the City of Flowers.\u00a0 And none of this is to mention the need to upkeep and maintain the garden as is today- which requires effort, and knowledge, and resources- all shouldered by Daniel and Zora!","tag_id":"1068"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"205","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:40","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"They\u2019ve spoken with the local authorities, local tourism organization, the Natural Museum, Nature Protection Institute, the Faculty of Science and Math- at one point or another, each has engaged with Daniel on a project or two but without a more sustained and long term view of how the garden fits within the regional or national science or tourism development picture.","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"206","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:40","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"So we go back to Daniel question, \u2018Once I die, I don\u2019t know what happens to the garden?\u2019","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"207","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:40","entity_id":"3792","entity_type":"node","quote":"However (and isn\u2019t there always an \u2018however\u2019), as Daniel puts it, \u2018Once I die, I don\u2019t know what happens to the garden.\u2019\u00a0 So here is a guy who has dedicated the last 30 years of his life tending to and maintaining the first botanical garden in the country strictly for the \u2018love of the game.\u2019 \u00a0The garden has served as the basis for scientific research and tourism development of the region and the country, and yet his biggest concern- what happens to it when he goes?","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"208","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:43","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can personal transport and a healthy environment co-exist? Why do the auto industry seem more interested in profits than in life? What if we could build a car company on principles of stewardship? Riversimple was started more than 10 years ago with these and other questions. We are now at the point where we are optimistic of having our first hydrogen powered cars on the roads in the UK by the end of next year.\nWe started by re-thinking the car and realised this wasn't enough - we need to re-think the auto industry. We then realised that this wasn't enough. We need to re-think the whole company legal framework, something that has barely changed (in the UK) since 1855.\nWhat we have now is a design for a car that will be the most aerodynamic and energy efficient commercial vehicle in the world. It will not be available for sale (since a sale of product model encourages obsolescence) but only for lease, on contracts from a few months to a few years. It has been designed by a team, led by the man who led the team designing the modern Fiat 500.\nWe also intend to make our technology available on-line, through the independent open source foundation we established called 40 Fires.\u00a0\nThe really exciting thing is that stewardship is embedded into the DNA of the company. The board are obliged by law to serve the purpose, which is \"to build and operate cars whilst systematically eliminating the environmental damage caused by personal transport.\" What's more the board are appointed by and report to, \"custodians\" who speak for different stakeholders - investors, customers, staff, suppliers, the community and the planet. Yes, we have appointed a spokesperson for Mother Earth, who has formal power within the organisation.\u00a0 As far as we know this is unique in the world.\nWe have raised and invested more than \u00a310m so far. Currently we are finishing a beta version of our car, which should be ready for public viewing in February 2015. We then need to raise more funding, to start a trial in the UK in the second half of next year.","tag_id":"1070"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"209","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:43","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can personal transport and a healthy environment co-exist? Why do the auto industry seem more interested in profits than in life? What if we could build a car company on principles of stewardship? Riversimple was started more than 10 years ago with these and other questions. We are now at the point where we are optimistic of having our first hydrogen powered cars on the roads in the UK by the end of next year.\nWe started by re-thinking the car and realised this wasn't enough - we need to re-think the auto industry. We then realised that this wasn't enough. We need to re-think the whole company legal framework, something that has barely changed (in the UK) since 1855.\nWhat we have now is a design for a car that will be the most aerodynamic and energy efficient commercial vehicle in the world. It will not be available for sale (since a sale of product model encourages obsolescence) but only for lease, on contracts from a few months to a few years. It has been designed by a team, led by the man who led the team designing the modern Fiat 500.\nWe also intend to make our technology available on-line, through the independent open source foundation we established called 40 Fires.\u00a0\nThe really exciting thing is that stewardship is embedded into the DNA of the company. The board are obliged by law to serve the purpose, which is \"to build and operate cars whilst systematically eliminating the environmental damage caused by personal transport.\" What's more the board are appointed by and report to, \"custodians\" who speak for different stakeholders - investors, customers, staff, suppliers, the community and the planet. Yes, we have appointed a spokesperson for Mother Earth, who has formal power within the organisation.\u00a0 As far as we know this is unique in the world.\nWe have raised and invested more than \u00a310m so far. Currently we are finishing a beta version of our car, which should be ready for public viewing in February 2015. We then need to raise more funding, to start a trial in the UK in the second half of next year.","tag_id":"1071"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"210","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:44","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"Riversimple was started more than 10 years ago with these and other questions. We are now at the point where we are optimistic of having our first hydrogen powered cars on the roads in the UK by the end of next year.","tag_id":"1072"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"211","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:45","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"What we have now is a design for a car that will be the most aerodynamic and energy efficient commercial vehicle in the world. It will not be available for sale (since a sale of product model encourages obsolescence) but only for lease, on contracts from a few months to a few years","tag_id":"1073"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"212","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:46","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"The really exciting thing is that stewardship is embedded into the DNA of the company. The board are obliged by law to serve the purpose, which is \"to build and operate cars whilst systematically eliminating the environmental damage caused by personal transport.\" What's more the board are appointed by and report to, \"custodians\" who speak for different stakeholders - investors, customers, staff, suppliers, the community and the planet. Yes, we have appointed a spokesperson for Mother Earth, who has formal power within the organisation.\u00a0 As far as we know this is unique in the world.","tag_id":"1074"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"213","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:46","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"We also intend to make our technology available on-line, through the independent open source foundation we established called 40 Fires.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"214","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:47","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"We have raised and invested more than \u00a310m so far. Currently we are finishing a beta version of our car, which should be ready for public viewing in February 2015. We then need to raise more funding, to start a trial in the UK in the second half of next year.","tag_id":"1076"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"215","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:47","entity_id":"3655","entity_type":"node","quote":"that stewardship is embedded into the DNA of the company. The board are obliged by law to serve the purpose, which is \"to build and operate cars whilst systematically eliminating the environmental damage caused by personal transport.\" What's more the board are appointed by and report to, \"custodians\" who speak for different stakeholders - investors, customers, staff, suppliers, the community and the planet. Yes, we have appointed a spokesperson for Mother Earth, who has formal power within the organisation.\u00a0 As far as we know this is unique in the world.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"216","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:47","entity_id":"13158","entity_type":"comment","quote":"about leasing the car instead of buying it , how much would that be , in order to compete with the mainstream car market . in other words how are you going to fit in the market ?\nanother thing do you consider introducing this to a car sharing program ?","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"217","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:48","entity_id":"13583","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for car sharing, we love car sharing but wouldn't offer it ourselves. There are plenty of companies very good at this and we would hope to work in partnership with them. We think our car will be ideal for car share companies.","tag_id":"1077"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"218","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:48","entity_id":"13583","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for the custodians, this is quite complex (it took us years to figure it out) although fairly simple once you understand it. Usually the board (who run the company) are appointed by investors. This means they tend to prioritise the interests of shareholders, which tend to be short-term and the opposite of stewardship. We want our board to balance interests - people and planet, organisation and community, short-term and long-term - and so we want the board to be appointed by people who represent a diversity of interests: customers, suppliers, the community, investors, the planet... How we do this legally is probably not important for your purposes, although if you are interested I can certainly tell you more.","tag_id":"1078"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"219","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:49","entity_id":"13583","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Hazem, thanks for your questions about our project. We don't know exactly the price of our vehicles yet - it will depend on multiple factors. But we aim to be competitive - so it shouldn't cost more to rent our car (on say a three year contract) than it would to own a conventional vehicle. Having said that, when we first enter the market our costs are likely to be higher than they will be later on so we might need to charge a premium.","tag_id":"1073"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"220","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:49","entity_id":"13169","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just wondering: what is the prediction you made on how many cars will be in use at one certain point? Also, are you already planning to go abroad with this project as well?","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"221","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:49","entity_id":"13258","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for our cars. we are not making grand plans at this stage - we are focused on finishing the vehicle, running a pilot and starting production, which will mean one factory building 5000 cars a year. Once we have done that successfully, we believe there is no limit to how far we can go. We imagine collaborating with entrepreneurs around the world with joint ventures and licenses and other forms of collaboration. We have had significant interest already from many countries - the trick is to keep our focus and prove the car and the business model work first before looking further afield.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"222","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:50","entity_id":"13631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am more of a bicycle man than a car man and am convinced that in the future we will have to de-emphasize car ownership and look at integrated transport more - car clubs, trams, etc. There are billions of people in emerging economies who are dreaming of cars. I hope that many of them can be persuaded that they don't really need a car at all. But if they are going to have one, I would rather it be lightweight, very energy efficient and open source than one from VW or Ford.\nAnd thanks for the link to the open source car. I had seen some attempts at this in the past but they always ran up against legal or technical or organisational obstacles. This looks like a significant step forward. I am convinced that this is an idea whose time has come.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"223","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:51","entity_id":"13258","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Our vision is of less cars overall on the roads, but they are used more than current cars. There is huge and growing demand in China, India, Indonesia and elsewhere for cars and this is a massive environmental and social problem if they all look like conventional vehicles - polluting, heavy, expensive.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"224","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:52","entity_id":"13602","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I can't imagine a sustainable, real community where a healthy core and its lesser involved aren't all practicing stewardship, in a way or another, and all bearing responsibility or defining roles. Expectation alignment, motivations (intrinsic, extrinsic), thought vs action, p2p caring and many other variables to add here..","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"225","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:53","entity_id":"13602","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm particularly interested in the stewarding new types of organisations and how to keep them relevant (in the case of Edgeryders and other similar network frameworks)..\nIt strikes me that we talk about structures needing to be x, y, z as if they were impersonal, but less about qualities of good stewards and how open the role is to interpretation..","tag_id":"1080"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"226","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"13602","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The suggested cure being to ensure continued modification of roles and positions are encoded into the organisational form from the start and at each point of it\u2019s evolution. \nPerhaps a working session in Matera could be developing a short guide for stewards in a community? based on the unMon and Edgeryders experience, but also with input like Sophia's.\u00a0Can't really put my finger on it as I find it hard navigating stewarship vocabulary, if that exists, but anyway.. thought I'd drop this here.","tag_id":"1081"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"227","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:05","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"After returning from Stockholm earlier in the week","tag_id":"1082"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"228","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:05","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"After returning from Stockholm earlier in the week, myself and Lauren had scheduled a weekend rendezvous at Royal Festival Hall in London, in the form of a meetup to discuss The Stewardship - sadly Lauren discovered it was more affordable to travel from Germany to Istanbul then returning to London.","tag_id":"1071"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"229","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:05","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"But despite only promoting the meetup days before, the gathering at the Royal Festival Hall on a bank holiday Sunday afternoon was larger than expected. In total around 12 people turned up, some very familiar faces and others we met for the first time. Among the EdgeRyder ranks were @ArthurD and @hexayurt.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"230","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:06","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"In response to What does Stewardship mean to you?, some interesting ideas and responses emerged - both myself and Lauren have encountered a lot of ambivalence and confusion in asking individuals to respond to it, so this conversation was refreshing for it\u2019s engagement and effort towards a working definition.\n\nMamading for me summarised this ambivalence succinctly when he said \u201cI don\u2019t ever think about Stewardship as a discrete concept in of itself, because it is too deeply ingrained in the philosophy of what I do\u201d.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"231","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:07","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nick Stewart\u2019s comment followed this \u201cStewardship for me aims to work against the sense of just working for today\u201d. Which was backed by Muhammad Jaffer\u2019s desire to act as carrier of the learnings of what we develop around Stewardship to communities we he believes could benefit. \n\nFurther punctuated by a sense of urgency expressed by Pamela, a generational proclamation that \u201cYou are the last chance at doing this better\u201d, a comment worthy of the Anthropocene epoch we find ourselves in. \n\nThis was followed by Sophia\u2019s introduction of her work in (\u201cminor\u201d) behavioural change, relating to Creative Labs - which located the work of Stewardship in the realm of mental health, as a taboo subject, but essential in working towards creating conditions for real support and mutual aid, the mind can be the only starting point for any real potential for deep change. \n\nAs expected by those of us familiar with his work, @hexayurt bought the heavier, geopolitical dimension to the table for the Stewardship debate, firstly by describing necessity of Stewardship as the \u201cresponsibility of stewards to ensure something doesn\u2019t get fucked up by externalities, through the creation of defence models outside of what currently exists\u201d, those externalities being; Patent Systems, Capital and the failings of \u201cThe State apparatus of stewardship\u201d. \u00a0\n\nGeneral consensus of those attending seemed to amass to; the state isn\u2019t interested in investing into the capacity needed to make stewardship of assets possible. [Which might be something that @CommonFutures would contest, although the imagery of salmon swimming up stream does come to mind.]","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"232","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:09","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"As expected by those of us familiar with his work, @hexayurt bought the heavier, geopolitical dimension to the table for the Stewardship debate, firstly by describing necessity of Stewardship as the \u201cresponsibility of stewards to ensure something doesn\u2019t get fucked up by externalities, through the creation of defence models outside of what currently exists\u201d, those externalities being; Patent Systems, Capital and the failings of \u201cThe State apparatus of stewardship\u201d.","tag_id":"982"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"233","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:10","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Which included; the assertion that any idea of stewardship should encompass a birds eye view of the biopolitical, an understanding of rare earths and other depleting resources, as a prerequisite of sound judgement. Reference to the \u2018Helsinki\u2019s Design Lab\u2019 paper on Legible Practices. Examples of pre-existing concepts of Stewardship in recent work of the past decade, specifically \u2018Power to Change\u2019, Learning Journeys, Communities of Practice and Open Space Technology.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"234","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:11","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Recounting various aspects of this experience, she summarised what provoked the community\u2019s breakdown:\n\n\nPrincipally it was found that the sale of skills and the practice (provoked by the desire to be sustainable) to third parties, that had been developed within the community led to a poisoning of the well.\n \n\nIt wasn\u2019t a simple antagonism that led to its collapse though, instead it was death through separation - as well as a loss of energy. \n \n\nWith a particular unit of the community focusing on the commercial aspects of operation, many of the charismatic core stopped turning up to meetings that weren\u2019t relevant to commercial activity. \n \n\nIncreasing the skill base which had developed ceased due to slowed onboarding of new members and reduced sharing of skills. \n \n\nAnd this was it\u2019s death, through separation.","tag_id":"1083"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"235","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:11","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sophia led the discussion, in recounting her experience of working through the development of a community who aimed to practice a new culture (specifically) - a group who started with shared objectives and ended in a split. \n\nRecounting various aspects of this experience, she summarised what provoked the community\u2019s breakdown:\n\n\nPrincipally it was found that the sale of skills and the practice (provoked by the desire to be sustainable) to third parties, that had been developed within the community led to a poisoning of the well.\n \n\nIt wasn\u2019t a simple antagonism that led to its collapse though, instead it was death through separation - as well as a loss of energy. \n \n\nWith a particular unit of the community focusing on the commercial aspects of operation, many of the charismatic core stopped turning up to meetings that weren\u2019t relevant to commercial activity. \n \n\nIncreasing the skill base which had developed ceased due to slowed onboarding of new members and reduced sharing of skills. \n \n\nAnd this was it\u2019s death, through separation.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"236","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:12","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Recounting various aspects of this experience, she summarised what provoked the community\u2019s breakdown:\n\n\nPrincipally it was found that the sale of skills and the practice (provoked by the desire to be sustainable) to third parties, that had been developed within the community led to a poisoning of the well.\n \n\nIt wasn\u2019t a simple antagonism that led to its collapse though, instead it was death through separation - as well as a loss of energy. \n \n\nWith a particular unit of the community focusing on the commercial aspects of operation, many of the charismatic core stopped turning up to meetings that weren\u2019t relevant to commercial activity. \n \n\nIncreasing the skill base which had developed ceased due to slowed onboarding of new members and reduced sharing of skills. \n \n\nAnd this was it\u2019s death, through separation.","tag_id":"1084"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"237","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:12","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hierarchy may not explicitly exist, but hierarchy of experience is still hierarchy.","tag_id":"1085"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"238","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:13","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"ounded off in discussion by the proclamation that any networked institution\/community should be capable of losing it\u2019s founders in exchange for emerging competent individuals. \n\n\u201cIs the organisation capable of pushing out the early founders in exchange for more competent, usually younger individuals?\u201d \n\nThe suggested cure being to ensure continued modification of roles and positions are encoded into the organisational form from the start and at each point of it\u2019s evolution.","tag_id":"1086"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"239","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:13","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Competence can not be divorced from the notion of Stewardship \n \n\nIs it possible to coach tactical incompetence? \n \n\nCommunities should strive towards \u2018semi-permeability\u2019 to ensure resilience over time. \n \n\nLegible organisational structures = Mousetraps for competence.","tag_id":"1080"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"240","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:14","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewardship manifests as the gardening of an ecology. In so much that it is not curation or archiving. Stewardship can only relate to that which is active - it acknowledges and works towards the preservation and growth of use value, exclusively.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"241","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:15","entity_id":"3737","entity_type":"node","quote":"I hope that I\u2019ve conveyed that in a way that can be understood clearly, any refinement or active move to elucidate it further is appreciated. Rebuttals are also welcome. \n\nIn the closing of the meetup, this definition suggested to us a powerful tactic for advancing our understanding. The critical question being: \n\n\u201cHow do you identify long term existing examples of things in the wild that have stewardship implicitly embedded in them?\u201d \u00a0\n\nNow in order to grasp the core of this question think about gardening allotments and begin looking around you for the ancestors of Stewardship, because it\u2019s likely there is a deep gulf of understanding between us and them.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"242","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:17","entity_id":"3753","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"A new world is being built by people working far outside the mainstream. Around the world there are people exploring the edge of our current society. Who are they? What are they working on?\"\nLondon has long been a part of that edge, as a hub of experimentation, social innovation, radical diversity and home to many of you. Although sometimes it can seem like our little island is a bit distant from the movements happening across the mainland. There's plenty going on in this city, and around it, and it's about time that our community became more than a loose connection of scenes and industries.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"243","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:18","entity_id":"3753","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"A new world is being built by people working far outside the mainstream. Around the world there are people exploring the edge of our current society. Who are they? What are they working on?\"\nLondon has long been a part of that edge, as a hub of experimentation, social innovation, radical diversity and home to many of you. Although sometimes it can seem like our little island is a bit distant from the movements happening across the mainland. There's plenty going on in this city, and around it, and it's about time that our community became more than a loose connection of scenes and industries.","tag_id":"1087"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"244","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:18","entity_id":"3753","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is your city, your gathering. Your opportunity to find collaborators. Your time to build.\nOne month before LOTE4: The Stewardship, let's find each other again, amid the multitude of networks and projects that pervade life at the edge.\nLet's see what conversations are urgent and important, and how we can help boost your efforts. What resources can our collective knowledge uncover and how can our joined insight connect initiatives?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"245","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:19","entity_id":"15223","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So what can I do?\nPrograming\nI am learning programing, Python to be more exact, and I learned som C long ago. If you have a project that need some coding, you are wellcome to send me those easy but boring parts of the project that you do not feel like doing yourself. You will be doing me a favour by doing so. You get some code and I get some experiece.\nMath\nTheoretical physics is mostly applied math, and I am good at it.\n\nI do not have any ideas for project my self. But I want to help make the world better. So I hope someone who reads this whill help me find the project where I fit in.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"246","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:19","entity_id":"15223","entity_type":"comment","quote":"At the moment, I am livig in Grenoble, France. I have to start writing my thesis soon, but over all I am in good time with my Ph.D. project, so I can afford spending time on other stuff too. After all, I am a student, I am paid to lern stuf, so I should be allowed to make time for anything that involvs learning.","tag_id":"1088"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"247","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:20","entity_id":"15225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Linda, welcome to Edgeryders, hopefully you will find your place somewhere, on the internet or not.\nI do not have any ideas for project my self. But I want to help make the world better.\u00a0\nThis is very candid, and it sums up much of the attitude around here. Also, you are probably the first theoretical physicist on Edgeryders, at least a declared one!\nThere are some tech tasks available although not sure they're a good fit based on what you write. Have you tried going through the projects, see if there's something you would like to get involved in? Some are more active than others, some have a more hands on approach, others are more like dedicated spaces for sharing things on specific topics.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"248","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:22","entity_id":"15259","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ere are two immediate use cases from an Edgeryders project that I'm involved in. It's called the Makerfox project, and it is a web platform. Started last year as a somehow Edgeryders-affiliated project that a small team including me is working on. In short, we're developing a better working economic exchange mechanism than money (more precisely, money in austerity-plagued Europe).\n\nFor Makerfox, we invented this thing we call \"network bartering\", which is very flexible bartering in graph shapes (see an example below: every participant gets as much as they give). To calculate the next valid barter deal, we use mixed integer linear programming as a mathematical optimization technique. For now this works ok (using a standard MILP solver library), but with more users, our algorithm has to be more efficient. I keep hearing that application specific MILP algorithms are often two orders of magnitude faster \u2026 so, you get the idea. Might be a bit much to fit in before a thesis though.","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"249","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:23","entity_id":"15259","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In short, we're developing a better working economic exchange mechanism than money (more precisely, money in austerity-plagued Europe).\n\nFor Makerfox, we invented this thing we call \"network bartering\", which is very flexible bartering in graph shapes (see an example below: every participant gets as much as they give). To calculate the next valid barter deal, we use mixed integer linear programming as a mathematical optimization technique. For now this works ok (using a standard MILP solver library), but with more users, our algorithm has to be more efficient. I keep hearing that application specific MILP algorithms are often two orders of magnitude faster \u2026 so, you get the idea. Might be a bit much to fit in before a thesis though.\nAlso, we so far have only very basic ideas about the economic performance of a network barter market \u2026 we could use some agent based simulation and statistical evaluation. A teammate who will work on this is a Python programmer as well, so this would be a good opportunity for Python skills.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"250","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:27","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"node","quote":"Of all the arguments against GMOs, the one that convinces me the most is that many GMOs, which do not reproduce, lose their ability to evolve and respond to new demands of the changing environment. If you have an environment that is changing very rapidly (as with Global Warming), then this is a recipe for disaster.","tag_id":"1091"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"251","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:28","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"node","quote":"agricultural heritage is under threat. Genetically modified plants which promise to \"end world hunger\" are doing just the opposite. Of all the arguments against GMOs, the one that convinces me the most is that many GMOs, which do not reproduce, lose their ability to evolve and respond to new demands of the changing environment. If you have an environment that is changing very rapidly (as with Global Warming), then this is a recipe for disaster.","tag_id":"1092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"252","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:28","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"node","quote":"These issues and more inspired the Peliti seed bank in Greece over 25 years ago. Peliti claims that 2\/3 of the indigenous cultivated species in Europe originated in Greece. The founder vowed to protect these species from genetic tampering, feeling a certain responsibility since so much agriculture came from this area.\nIn the past two decades, his seed swaps have attracted so much attention that a community sprung up around them. Now Peliti \"cells\" exist far beyond the city where it started. Local \"stewards\" organise seed swaps so that people can exchange locally and not have to travel hundreds of kilometres to Peliti.\nIn this way the management of some of Europe's most valuable agricultural heritage is being handled in a distributed community spanning many languages and countries. Seed \"banking by mail\" is also possible and I have received varieties by post while living in Britain.\nCommunity is ever expanding. This year, while visiting a friend in Thessaloniki who happened to be on the Peliti network, he had to step out to meet a stranger who came to get seeds. Vasilios explained the whole concept of seed banking and how it was this new member's responsibility to collect the seeds from his crop.\nI did the same in London. I ate 2\/3 of produce and let the rest go to seed to then give them away to someone else.","tag_id":"1093"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"253","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:29","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"node","quote":". Peliti claims that 2\/3 of the indigenous cultivated species in Europe originated in Greece. The founder vowed to protect these species from genetic tampering, feeling a certain responsibility since so much agriculture came from this area.\nIn the past two decades, his seed swaps have attracted so much attention that a community sprung up around them. Now Peliti \"cells\" exist far beyond the city where it started. Local \"stewards\" organise seed swaps so that people can exchange locally and not have to travel hundreds of kilometres to Peliti.\nIn this way the management of some of Europe's most valuable agricultural heritage is being handled in a distributed community spanning many languages and countries. Seed \"banking by mail\" is also possible and I have received varieties by post while living in Britain.\nCommunity is ever expanding. This year, while visiting a friend in Thessaloniki who happened to be on the Peliti network, he had to step out to meet a stranger who came to get seeds. Vasilios explained the whole concept of seed banking and how it was this new member's responsibility to collect the seeds from his crop.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"254","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:29","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"node","quote":"eliti claims that 2\/3 of the indigenous cultivated species in Europe originated in Greece. The founder vowed to protect these species from genetic tampering, feeling a certain responsibility since so much agriculture came from this area.\nIn the past two decades, his seed swaps have attracted so much attention that a community sprung up around them. Now Peliti \"cells\" exist far beyond the city where it started. Local \"stewards\" organise seed swaps so that people can exchange locally and not have to travel hundreds of kilometres to Peliti.\nIn this way the management of some of Europe's most valuable agricultural heritage is being handled in a distributed community spanning many languages and countries. Seed \"banking by mail\" is also possible and I have received varieties by post while living in Britain.","tag_id":"1094"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"255","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:30","entity_id":"14991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'd be curious to see what the approach is towards bringing in people unskilled not just in farming, but growing food at small scale, as in on your balcony. I remember an older discussion we had about growing your own food and @thejaymo just threw it in: Why isn't there an app for that?\u00a0\u00a0(or maybe two years later there is)\u00a0For people like myself, this topic seems important enough to sign petitions or follow the anti Monsanto debate or what not, but don't know how to get more involved in these movements - lack of both time & knowledge when there's something special drawing you in. What I see is that even local meetups in the city I'm in are for seed exchanges between agriculturists and don't have any learning component for the \"dum\" public.","tag_id":"1092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"256","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:32","entity_id":"14789","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems that the strategy is this: get hold of plenty of cheap square meters, then try out different things over time, throw away what does not work, iterate what does: kind of a natural selection. Private property of the building, I imagine, gives the project stability: as long as Campbell is in the picture, people in Islington Mill know that they can invest in their activities in the space without worrying that it will be wiped out by the next real estate speculatio","tag_id":"1095"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"257","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:33","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Islington Mill is a Victorian cotton mill in Salford (Greater Manchester). The building was purchased by Designer Bill Cambell in 2001 after renting a floor of the building as part of a collective. Over a number of years the building continued to be used as live\/work and became notorious for parties and gatherings. In 2007 Musician Mark and Artist Maurice Carlin became co-directors (alongside Bill) of Islington Mill Arts Club, the company founded to formalise programmes and manage all public facing events, exhibitions and residencies. Arts Club has overseen the growth of an organic and ever evolving programme and successfully raised 100k investment towards the refurbishment of the ground floor venue and gallery project space in 2010. This year they have been awarded major capital funding from the Arts Council England to realise their long term ambition of developing a 9 room residency and large scale, flexible, working and showing space within the building.","tag_id":"1096"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"258","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:36","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"lington Mill Arts Club, the company founded to formalise programmes and manage all public facing events, exhibitions and residencies. Arts Club has overseen the growth of an organic and ever evolving programme and successfully raised 100k investment towards the refurbishment of the ground floor venue and gallery project space in 2010. This year they have been awarded major capital funding from the Arts Council England to realise their long term ambition of developing a 9 room residency and large scale, flexible, working and showing space within the building.","tag_id":"1097"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"259","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:37","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Islington Mill is rented as studios to a mix of businesses and artists. Bill is the outright owner and rents the ground floor for peppercorn to the separate not-for profit entity 'Arts Club'. The ground floor includes venue, recording studios, gallery and courtyard. Bill is currently legally responsible and alongside co-director Maurice Carlin, a host to the temporary community who pass through.\u00a0The directors are currently researching new strategies and models of funding, finance and organisation that will enable the renovation and expansion of services and a distribution of asset and responsibility beyond the directors.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"260","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:37","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the current development of additional residency space, via funding applications and pitches, I have become fascinated with the process of articulating values in order to demonstrate worth and formalise the informal stewarding of the organisation. The community includes long terms studio holders alongside short-term b&b guests, residencies, and satellite Islington Mill associates such as myself, reflecting a fluid temporality of communities and individuals moving in and out. Those who are present define the activity- comparable to the strategy of open space technology. In 2012 the directors attempted run a more \u2018professionalised\u2019 organisation with a conventional staff structure and an open-call selected residency programme. This failed to work for them, hence a return and confidence in the fluid and self-selecting nature of their community.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"261","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:38","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"#temporarycustodians, is a term that evokes responsibility, guardianship, and care taking. As a legal function it speaks to 'holding without owning', a feature of the collaborative commons.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"262","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:38","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"I first encountered Islington Mill in 2007 through their library and quickly became involved in their peer-led art school. I have programmed projects over the years and am currently working with them on the #temporararycustodians R&D platform. This platform combines my interest in both Islington Mill as an asset and art works as assets, subject to a shift in the economy of ownership, towards independence (beyond state and market) and share economy.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"263","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:39","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"The share economy is often framed as an efficient and inevitable future,\u00a0one example being Jeremy Rifkin's\u00a0Zero Marginal Cost Society- firmly in a tradition of techno-utopianism. Then there are many\u00a0sceptics, who claim\u00a0\u201cthe sharing economy epitomizes the deployment of technology to intensify inequality, in this case by creating monopolies that aggregate and co-opt the effort and resources of many users, who are pitted against one another within the platforms\u201d (Share economy and self exploitation).","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"264","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:39","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Temporary ownership is an aspect of precarity. Does the future hold a two class system of those who own permanent, stable real estate value and those who do not, and operate according to nomadic circulatory? In what way is permanence and sustainability increasingly violent in this context? Can we share and hold property temporarily without being exploited by those with permanent assets? Bill, holds a permanent asset in Islington Mill and is facing the challenge of how Islington Mill might be established beyond his holding it open as a benevolent landlord.","tag_id":"1098"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"265","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:40","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Having worked with public art collections since 2011, the Victorian top-down philanthropic model of collecting artefacts for posterity, represents the slow moving institutional model in contrast to share economy based on temporal distribution of attention and ownership. The first commission for #temporarycustodians is Erica Scourti, So Like You. \u00a0The commissions consider the way in which artistic research might define an art collection, as opposed to the artwork necessarily being defined by an outmoded Victorian municipal model or art market. Alongside commissioning artworks I have also been looking at organisational share models for the development side of my work for Islington Mill, mostly in UK but some outside including Robin Hood Co-op,\u00a0V22 Collection,\u00a0Mayday Rooms,\u00a0The Ivy House\u00a0(example of \u2018Asset of Community Value\u2019),\u00a0And other stories\u00a0(example of Community Interest Company),\u00a0Picture Lending Library. Most of these are in the context of the culture industry, therefore I'm keen to learn about sharing of assets in other industries through Edgeryders and others. These examples \u00a0above are not ones that I promote without question, but they begin to describe a picture of the current share models in order to ask how we might improve on them in the development of Islington Mill.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"266","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:40","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over the past eighteen months Islington Mill have experimented with enabling transparency in their organisational development through projects WERQ and CONSTANT MEETING. As you will see on the Constant Meeting website the physical meetings that turned into more formal programming for the Liverpool Biennial 2014 took priority over the online conversation.","tag_id":"1099"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"268","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"WERQ reimagines ways of both presenting and rethinking organisational development by making the internal processes visible and communicable to those who may visit either Islington Mill physically (and witness \/ participate in the process via the gallery space) or online. In essence this is a developmental project challenging conventional norms of organisational development. The ethos is to place the people (audience, artist, participant) at the heart of the Mill and allow a window and public interventions onto ongoing conversations which have direct impact on the future process of the Mill.","tag_id":"1099"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"269","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is a place to experiment and do things, and test if people understand, agree and can help. An open-all-hours drop-in office installation in Islington Mill's gallery space, the plan was for Constant Meeting to form of on and offline meetings and conversations with people able to inspire, nurture, fund and support the future independence of Islington Mill, for example, our tenants could be incorporated as a type of expanded \u2018board\u2019 or committee to support future programming and functions.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"270","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"4065","entity_type":"node","quote":"Placing themselves in the gallery space on the ground floor of the building enabled tenants, stakeholders, partners, future investors, collaborators and the public to join our conversation and contribute to ongoing discussions. Constant Meeting is a longitudinal interactive and action research performance aimed at finding practical answers to the question: how do we stay independent?\u00a0 Ultimately the time consuming nature of these projects meant they were not fully realised.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"271","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:58","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"This week I participated in Achovoliga, an event in Gijon organised by @lasindias and attended by a diverse crowd ranging from people you will recognise from the internet as well as entrepreneurs, activists, ministers, bankers etc from across the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world.","tag_id":"1101"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"272","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:59","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"ive days of communicating across languages, contexts, historical references with Natalia, David, Carolita, Maria, Neal, Matt, Antonin, Alberto, Javi, Juanjo, Jean-Pierre and many others. The most rewarding part was the many conversations bringing together people involved in founding Las Indias, Shareable, Zero Waste, Ouishare, @Fil\u00e9_Aesir, Darwin Ecosystem and Edgeryders. Not only was it a much needed time for us to exchanging experiences and learning from one another\u2019s successes, and failures. It also gave us time explore where we could align work and activities to contribute to achieving goals of helping one another and the communities we care about to build interesting, meaningful and resilient lives.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"273","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:59","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"The hype machine is struggling to come to terms with the growing backlash against the large centralised actors like Airbnb and Uber. Forget the sharing economy, we are recommended, for different but same same. Unless they mature to the point of sharing resources and power with the very community members who generate value for the owners and investors, platforms like Airbnb or Uber can be seen as part of the problem.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"274","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 15:59","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"I learned that certain Latin American and Spanish cities are following a separate trajectory from the North American ones. Realising they could never compete with other cities if they follow the growth-driven model, they are exploring alternatives which may serve as more realistic models for cities around the world. In the competition for talent and creative energy focusing on increasing citizen happiness and quality of life is more promising than contrived efforts to grow Silicon Valleys in every city, region and town across the planet. The Valley is a particular place with a particular culture which was a hundred years in the making, as Neal puts it. Why are we not asking what is a hundred years in the making in our own cities and start there?\nAlso, there are signs that the combination of lousy infrastructure, unchecked speculation in the housing market, and lack of social cohesion between the tech community brogrammers and other inhabitants is putting the model under severe stress as others try to emulate it.\nThe city of Bogota is a good case study of the positive consequences of following a development model in which the city is framed as first and foremost a place for citizens to build good lives together, rather than a marketplace. And it seems to be generating promising results: over the past ten years Bogota has gone from one of the most dangerous cities in the world to one which offers its citizens a high quality of life. This is no coincidence. The city has a recent history of adopting policies lead by creative mayors that draw their ideas from histories, thinkers and ideological foundations different from those underpinning US-centric models.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"275","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:00","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cNew opportunities for sharing create new opportunities to enhance trust and rebuild social capital. But commercial sharing is also creating new spaces in which commercial interests can force workers into casual contracts, privatize public services and drive up land values and rents through gentrification. In these ways the emerging sharing economy can deepen both social and spatial inequalities and deliver injustice. City leaders need to support and emphasize communal models of sharing that build solidarity and spread trust. Sharing systems designed around equity and justice will naturally shift cultural values and norms towards trust and collaboration. This can deliver a further dividend, as increased trust increases social investment in public goods and the public realm\". Source: Smart Cities, should mean Sharing Cities","tag_id":"1077"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"276","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:00","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cNew opportunities for sharing create new opportunities to enhance trust and rebuild social capital. But commercial sharing is also creating new spaces in which commercial interests can force workers into casual contracts, privatize public services and drive up land values and rents through gentrification. In these ways the emerging sharing economy can deepen both social and spatial inequalities and deliver injustice. City leaders need to support and emphasize communal models of sharing that build solidarity and spread trust. Sharing systems designed around equity and justice will naturally shift cultural values and norms towards trust and collaboration. This can deliver a further dividend, as increased trust increases social investment in public goods and the public realm\". Source: Smart Cities, should mean Sharing Cities","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"277","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:01","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"When we started building LOTE4 it was based on an observation that networked communities are playing an important role in helping us all navigate social-ecological, economic and political crises:","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"278","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:01","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Stewardship manifests as the gardening of an ecology. In so much that it is not curation or archiving. Stewardship can only relate to that which is active - it acknowledges and works towards the preservation and growth of use value, exclusively. \"\n\"work against the sense of just working for today\"\n\"act as carrier of the learnings of what we develop around Stewardship to communities who...could benefit\"\n\"creating conditions for real support and mutual aid\" [including mental health]\"\n\u201cresponsibility of stewards to ensure something doesn\u2019t get fucked up by externalities\"","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"279","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:01","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the Edgeryders\/LOTE4 take the protagonists are communities. It is they who deal with public goods and services.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"280","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:01","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"However there is a catch: in the experience of many of us, it is easy to lean too heavily on communities and their more generous members (open source projects, anyone?), involuntarily causing them to burn out. Edgeryders is no exception. So, our version of stewardship is about communities taking care of public goods, services and community members themselves","tag_id":"1041"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"281","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:02","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"This twist makes the mix sustainable. And what underpins that is taking a good hard look at the economic and lifestyle choices we make. The reality is people are working under very precarious economic conditions with costs skyrocketing in some of the major cities and that is detrimental to our abiltiy to participate actively in community life: social as well as economic. After Gijon it is clear that community-run businesses that service the basic needs of inhabitants are a key ingredient in resilient cities and communities. One example to learn from is that of Seikatsu Club Consumer\u2019s Cooperative in Tokyo, Japan:","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"282","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:02","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cA network of buying clubs with over 300,000 members, the Seikatsu Club in Japanoriginated in 1965 as a way for families to get a bulk rate on milk. Over the last 50 years, it has expanded to include thousands of organic, non-GMO foods and environmentally-safe household products. In 1995, Seikatsu formed its first worker coop. It now has 600 of them, employing over 17,000 people in food distribution, food preparation, catering, recycling, childcare, education and more\". Source: 16 Worker Coops Redefining the Cooperative Movement.","tag_id":"1102"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"283","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:02","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cA network of buying clubs with over 300,000 members, the Seikatsu Club in Japanoriginated in 1965 as a way for families to get a bulk rate on milk. Over the last 50 years, it has expanded to include thousands of organic, non-GMO foods and environmentally-safe household products. In 1995, Seikatsu formed its first worker coop. It now has 600 of them, employing over 17,000 people in food distribution, food preparation, catering, recycling, childcare, education and more\". Source: 16 Worker Coops Redefining the Cooperative Movement.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"284","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:03","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"The way Seikatsu Club works is that neighborhood leaders get orders from their neighbours and then they bulk buy whatever they need. Seikatsu Club has over 1 Billion USD in turnover according to Neil Gorenflo, founder of Shareable, and are now buying their suppliers All this is serving their mission to get people to buy less (and higher quality) good and services as the collective economic clout is making the residents a political player in the city.\nHowever, cooperative models are not without their limitations.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"285","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:04","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"For one thing they can get very insular and hard to enter as new arrival, as they can have high boundaries between \"insiders\" and \"outsiders\". Also, while they have been around for a long time they are less well known that the Limited Company or Charity as an organisational form. The main challenge is potentially huge governance overhead which is not great when you are starting up with few resources time- or moneywise.","tag_id":"1103"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"286","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:04","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"Edgeryders differs in that we are a predominantly online community, emergent by design (people work on and discover things across themes and contexts) and mutual support network for people doing work in different parts of the world. Across borders, generations and ideological divides. There is a strong desire to ensure the economic benefits of what we build together are shared by the community members but with light governance overhead, self selected participation and work in loose networks. So far we have focused on information exchange, inter-project collaboration, and transnational cooperation: collective intelligence at work. With the unMonastery prototype we took tentative first steps towards building hybrid infrastructure to allow new kinds of social, economic and political relations to emerge in online-offline communities. We have learned a lot from it, but there are many things we would do very differently in the future if this is to be sustainable in the long run.","tag_id":"1104"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"287","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:05","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"Edgeryders differs in that we are a predominantly online community, emergent by design (people work on and discover things across themes and contexts) and mutual support network for people doing work in different parts of the world. Across borders, generations and ideological divides. There is a strong desire to ensure the economic benefits of what we build together are shared by the community members but with light governance overhead, self selected participation and work in loose networks","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"288","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:05","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"A coherent and evidence-backed strategy for responding to current social and economic crises and decomposition in Europe and beyond. In this strategy second and third tier cities are the key players offering real opportunities for the young and anyone looking to build richer, more interesting and meaningful lives together with others. Ideally in the places where we already live today, or would really like to. We can coordinate across platforms and networks through common hashtags. I really like the work Shareable is doing with Sharing Cities and would like to support it, so why not #sharingcities?\nThe work has already begun, check out this beautiful repository of Stewardship Case Studies built by Lauren, Maria, Jeff, Hazem, Donahu, Ben, Anna and hopefully you.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"289","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:05","entity_id":"3955","entity_type":"node","quote":"Introducing the model for discussion att #lote4 next week where those interested will explore a first sketch and set of activities to get the ball rolling on this. To get involved you can join us at the event in person, or write to nadia@edgeryders.eu to be included in the #CountOnMe mailing lis","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"290","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:06","entity_id":"14219","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What stays with me is that caring for physical assets -eg abandoned or unfunctional public spaces - needs participation and cooperation with both public authorities and related associations, and potentially large effort to align incentives.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"291","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:07","entity_id":"14219","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What stays with me is that caring for physical assets -eg abandoned or unfunctional public spaces - needs participation and cooperation with both public authorities and related associations, and potentially large effort to align incentives.","tag_id":"1105"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"292","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:07","entity_id":"14219","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Gennaro rightly understands stewardship as beyond managing an asset - but being self critical and taking responsibility to care for it. Dynamic action as opposed to static.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"293","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:07","entity_id":"3879","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hi all, as I promise I'm doing a little investigation around Basilicata's movement that are doing something about\u00a0stewardship the commons. There is several association in the zone of Valle del noce that are doing something with\u00a0abandoned buildings and I'm sure they are interested in meet us on #lote4. My interlocutor don't speak very good english so he prefer do interview in italian, but he said many interesting things. I hope that Gennaro and others join us for #lote4 so\u00a0we can know them better and give them advice on their project.","tag_id":"1106"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"294","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:12","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"Free Thinking Zone is a statement bookshop for contemporary art and thinking and at the same time an activist bookshop for liberty, social consensus and human rights. It started 2 years ago when Greece when the need for collaboration and a mutual understanding in the society was a main issue. And it still is. The level of tolerance on each others ideas and thoughts is very low. Free Thinking Zone aims at filling this social gap and this is exactly why it is located in a symbolic crossroad, the crossroad between Kolonaki square, where the wealthy people are hanging around and Exarcheia square where the most rebel and most intellectual part of the city leaves.","tag_id":"1107"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"295","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:12","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"Free Thinking Zone is a statement bookshop for contemporary art and thinking and at the same time an activist bookshop for liberty, social consensus and human rights. It started 2 years ago when Greece when the need for collaboration and a mutual understanding in the society was a main issue. And it still is. The level of tolerance on each others ideas and thoughts is very low. Free Thinking Zone aims at filling this social gap and this is exactly why it is located in a symbolic crossroad, the crossroad between Kolonaki square, where the wealthy people are hanging around and Exarcheia square where the most rebel and most intellectual part of the city leaves.","tag_id":"1108"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"296","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:12","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"statement bookshop for contemporary art and thinking and at the same time an activist bookshop for liberty, social consensus and human rights","tag_id":"1109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"297","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:13","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our aim is also to introduce new civilised rules in public dialogue, to promote fight against racism, discrimination, fear and violence, to promote the best, the most creative, the hard working and positive part of the town, through books! We also wish to enhance activism and personal responsibility on public life.","tag_id":"1110"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"298","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:13","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are trying to build a community of different people who wish Greece to step ahead. This is why the agenda of Free Thinking Zone events is set mainly from our community members, our customers who at the same time are voluntarily organising activities based on each one\u2019s specialisation.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"299","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:13","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"The most difficult challenge that we are still trying to overcome is to convince all those people to sit at the same side of the table and discuss their differences. We don\u2019t want to make them change their point of view. We just want them to accept the fact that no matter how disgusting I find your opinion; you need to have the right to phrase it without fear. We are still far from that and this is why we are not always successful.","tag_id":"1111"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"300","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:14","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"The second fight is to educate our public about the character of a statement\/activist bookshop. There is no such concept in Greece and therefore it is hard for people to understand why we speak openly on issues related to our agenda. There are still some opponents who refuse this right to us who launch threats and insults etc.","tag_id":"1112"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"301","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:14","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our biggest mistake is that we should have asked for more from our volunteers at the beginning in order to build the community concept faster.","tag_id":"1113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"302","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:14","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are many: NGOs focused on transparency, liberty, human rights, alternative living, environment, universities, projects like yours, Rethink Athens, Basic Income Movement and political think tanks among others.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"303","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:15","entity_id":"3823","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like Free Thinking Zone to become a city \u201cmonastery\u201d, a cooperative venue which enhances social creativity, personal initiatives and activism right at the heart of a civil society. A breakthrough, \u201ca pain in the back\u201d of governments and fans of systemic old politics. A multicultural, multi-religious oasis.","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"304","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:16","entity_id":"3809","entity_type":"node","quote":"Based behind the city hall in the centre of Vienna lies Metalab, an open space for technical and creative projects. Jointly run by its members and a board of directors who represent them; Metalab is an independent place where creative minds from all ages and a broad disciplines, from communication technology to new media, meet to share knowledge and realise innovative projects. The members organise regular free and publicly open events and workshops, often presenting new technologies, one example being \u2018Metaday\u2019 which takes place the first Friday of every month. It is entirely funded by member contributions and receives sponsorship from City of Vienna to purchase equipment, develop the space and larger projects.","tag_id":"1114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"305","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:16","entity_id":"3809","entity_type":"node","quote":"Metalab, an open space for technical and creative projects. Jointly run by its members and a board of directors who represent them; Metalab is an independent place where creative minds from all ages and a broad disciplines, from communication technology to new media, meet to share knowledge and realise innovative projects","tag_id":"1025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"306","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:17","entity_id":"3809","entity_type":"node","quote":"Based behind the city hall in the centre of Vienna lies Metalab, an open space for technical and creative projects. Jointly run by its members and a board of directors who represent them; Metalab is an independent place where creative minds from all ages and a broad disciplines, from communication technology to new media, meet to share knowledge and realise innovative projects. The members organise regular free and publicly open events and workshops, often presenting new technologies, one example being \u2018Metaday\u2019 which takes place the first Friday of every month. It is entirely funded by member contributions and receives sponsorship from City of Vienna to purchase equipment, develop the space and larger projects.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"307","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:18","entity_id":"3808","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory\u00a0emerged from group of females feeling vexed by male dominated technology and hackerspaces. Each of them convinced there was need for a more inclusive setting, an environment that its founders would feel comfortable making and that they could share with others. This hackerspace is preserved for females and trans people from all different backgrounds, ages and mindsets.","tag_id":"1115"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"308","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:18","entity_id":"3808","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory\u00a0emerged from group of females feeling vexed by male dominated technology and hackerspaces. Each of them convinced there was need for a more inclusive setting, an environment that its founders would feel comfortable making and that they could share with others. This hackerspace is preserved for females and trans people from all different backgrounds, ages and mindsets. A core team of five people support the rent and produce weekly events where participants share skills, exchange equipment and play with DIY electonics. They aim to demystify technology, make hacker-spaces more inclusive, promote a DIY culture as well as open source software and hardware. Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory is driving forward hacking as a way for the masses to articulate themselves and be more creative, all the time engaging more females, and hard to reach social groups.","tag_id":"1116"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"309","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:18","entity_id":"3808","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory\u00a0emerged from group of females feeling vexed by male dominated technology and hackerspaces. Each of them convinced there was need for a more inclusive setting, an environment that its founders would feel comfortable making and that they could share with others. This hackerspace is preserved for females and trans people from all different backgrounds, ages and mindsets. A core team of five people support the rent and produce weekly events where participants share skills, exchange equipment and play with DIY electonics. They aim to demystify technology, make hacker-spaces more inclusive, promote a DIY culture as well as open source software and hardware. Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory is driving forward hacking as a way for the masses to articulate themselves and be more creative, all the time engaging more females, and hard to reach social groups","tag_id":"1117"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"310","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:19","entity_id":"3808","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory\u00a0emerged from group of females feeling vexed by male dominated technology and hackerspaces. Each of them convinced there was need for a more inclusive setting, an environment that its founders would feel comfortable making and that they could share with others. This hackerspace is preserved for females and trans people from all different backgrounds, ages and mindsets. A core team of five people support the rent and produce weekly events where participants share skills, exchange equipment and play with DIY electonics. They aim to demystify technology, make hacker-spaces more inclusive, promote a DIY culture as well as open source software and hardware. Mz Baltazar\u2019s Laboratory is driving forward hacking as a way for the masses to articulate themselves and be more creative, all the time engaging more females, and hard to reach social groups.","tag_id":"1118"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"311","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:30","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since its creation in 1966, the Venice in Peril Fund has disbursed millions of pounds for the restoration of Venetian monuments, buildings and works of art.","tag_id":"1106"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"312","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:30","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since its creation in 1966, the Venice in Peril Fund has disbursed millions of pounds for the restoration of Venetian monuments, buildings and works of art. It continues to fund essential studies and publications into such issues facing the city such as protection from the waters; reduction of pollution emanating from the territories around the lagoon; tourism management and transport; finance; change of use of buildings; demographics and employment. The project also organises a wide range of events including lectures, debates, conferences, gala evenings, concerts and receptions all to educate, inspire and raise money for the vital work of the Fund..","tag_id":"1119"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"313","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:30","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"the Venice in Peril Fund has disbursed millions of pounds for the restoration of Venetian monuments, buildings and works of art. It continues to fund essential studies and publications into such issues facing the city such as protection from the waters; reduction of pollution emanating from the territories around the lagoon;","tag_id":"1105"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"314","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:31","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"ourism management and transport;","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"315","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:31","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"change of use of buildings","tag_id":"1105"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"316","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:31","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"demographics and employment","tag_id":"1120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"317","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:32","entity_id":"3806","entity_type":"node","quote":"The project also organises a wide range of events including lectures, debates, conferences, gala evenings, concerts and receptions all to educate, inspire and raise money for the vital work of the Fund..","tag_id":"1121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"318","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:33","entity_id":"3803","entity_type":"node","quote":"Spithari Project is a four person open community and a venture towards an eco community that use rational consensus for decision making. The project undertakes research work mainly on water, food and energy production, and housing in order to form a new model to meet the basic material needs of man in terms of sustainability, applying a rational use of natural resources. They are now energy efficient and currently focusing on food efficiency. The put a lot of value on solidarity, collaboration instead of competition, the communal ownership private property and freedom of conscience. They work towards releasing the \u2018pillars of life\u2019 (water, food, energy, shelter and love) from regimented institutions continually applying science and logic to their research rather than meaningless ideologies. Spithari disseminate knowledge of any gain in the course of their projects and actively promote the creation and expansion of a continuous network. They are one of the main organises of the Festival for Solidarity & Cooperative Economy which takes places annually in Athens on the 10,11,12th October.","tag_id":"1122"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"319","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:33","entity_id":"3803","entity_type":"node","quote":"Spithari Project is a four person open community and a venture towards an eco community that use rational consensus for decision making. The project undertakes research work mainly on water, food and energy production, and housing in order to form a new model to meet the basic material needs of man in terms of sustainability, applying a rational use of natural resources. They are now energy efficient and currently focusing on food efficiency. The put a lot of value on solidarity, collaboration instead of competition, the communal ownership private property and freedom of conscience. They work towards releasing the \u2018pillars of life\u2019 (water, food, energy, shelter and love) from regimented institutions continually applying science and logic to their research rather than meaningless ideologies. Spithari disseminate knowledge of any gain in the course of their projects and actively promote the creation and expansion of a continuous network. They are one of the main organises of the Festival for Solidarity & Cooperative Economy which takes places annually in Athens on the 10,11,12th October.","tag_id":"1107"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"320","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:34","entity_id":"3803","entity_type":"node","quote":"is a four person open community and a venture towards an eco community that use rational consensus for decision making. 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They work towards releasing the \u2018pillars of life\u2019 (water, food, energy, shelter and love) from regimented institutions continually applying science and logic to their research rather than meaningless ideologies. Spithari disseminate knowledge of any gain in the course of their projects and actively promote the creation and expansion of a continuous network. They are one of the main organises of the Festival for Solidarity & Cooperative Economy which takes places annually in Athens on the 10,11,12th October.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"322","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:34","entity_id":"3803","entity_type":"node","quote":"Spithari Project is a four person open community and a venture towards an eco community that use rational consensus for decision making. The project undertakes research work mainly on water, food and energy production, and housing in order to form a new model to meet the basic material needs of man in terms of sustainability, applying a rational use of natural resources. They are now energy efficient and currently focusing on food efficiency. The put a lot of value on solidarity, collaboration instead of competition, the communal ownership private property and freedom of conscience. They work towards releasing the \u2018pillars of life\u2019 (water, food, energy, shelter and love) from regimented institutions continually applying science and logic to their research rather than meaningless ideologies. Spithari disseminate knowledge of any gain in the course of their projects and actively promote the creation and expansion of a continuous network. 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This process has proved to be a very informative and effective way to find out what was happening in different cities particularily London, Berlin, and Athens.","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"324","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:37","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"After our short stay in Berlin and a successful Meetup at Agora Collective with @elf_Pavlik\u00a0@JamesL\u00a0@Dorotea\u00a0@Hazem\u00a0learners from The Hackership, founders of Punk Money and others, we held a spontaneous hangout to discuss some ideas further that were thrown around in this Meetup and during a visit Teepeeland, one of the case studies.","tag_id":"1123"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"325","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:37","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"We have been travelling from city to city, project to project during the case studies adventures encountering astounding people, intrigueing initiatives and coming face to face with our Edgeryder comrades. This procedure to anticipate and define what we understand to be Stewardship and to learn about the people driving creative and inventive infrastructures, digital assets and communities where the state is failing to provide has been supported by a succession of Meetups.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"326","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:38","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"Are the Stewardship questions suitable?\u00a0\nWe are finding with groups the concept of stewardship is leading to some confusion. Despite people operating within and around the concept of \u2019Stewardship\u2019 they do not identifying their effort as so.\u00a0\nDoes it work to use this term \u2018Stewardship\u2019 when the principal motive of the case studies is to construct and define its essence.\nHow much creativity does the interviewer have\nHow subjective should they be?","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"327","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:39","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"Setting a Format\nThere is a need for a format\nDoes wiki or a post fulfil the requirements of the Case Study Format?\nIn order to know how to format the Case studies we must understand the overarching purpose of the information gathered. For videos content, what medium are we using, will the videos be collated in two one longer extract or be kept as individual ten miunite videos that pose three questions. (Can you tell me a bit about your project? What does the term Stewardship mean to you and how does it relate to your project? What examples of other projects around the world whose focus is \u2018Stewardship\u201d?)\nCan we get groups and individuals to produce the videos themselves. This depend on required format\nuse existing video\/filmakers,\nGet permissions to use existing content rather than duplicate work.\n\u00a0\nWhat is the content? what do we need to know?\nA written interview and a video Interview if suitable","tag_id":"1124"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"328","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:39","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is the final outcome?\nMap of different projects and people\nPresentation of these case studies at LOTE4\nTo connet the people and projects we meet on the Case Study Adbenture byt inviting them to attend the hackathon or Invitations to people for the hackerthon and conference sessions","tag_id":"1125"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"329","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:39","entity_id":"3760","entity_type":"node","quote":"Case Study Meetups\nThere seems to be a desire the continue the case study ER meetups. This was also brought up in the London Meetup too.\nHow can we make them productive?\nSet agendas for meetups and use them as ways to contributing to LOTE4\nForm dispersed meetups with shared agendas that have potential to lead and build towards the idea of dispersed hackathon and\/or the continuation of work of projects after LOTE4 and build the the hackathon that we discussed with @JamesL\u00a0in Berlin\nAllow for a contribution of people who are not as active on the ER platform and recruit more Edgeryders.","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"330","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:47","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"In August I hosted a small meet up in Stockholm with @Ola and other EdgeRyders @Kei and @James on our way back from FuturePerfect festival (on the Island of Grinda) - I wanted to share in this post the work of someone who attended the meetup. His name is Jordan Lane, a modern day Urban Shepherd.","tag_id":"1082"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"331","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:48","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jordan\u2019s work starts small but is multilayered, multi-stakeholder, is subtle in implementation and takes a whole systems approach to its environment. And in it\u2019s current guise starts with Chickens. Describing his work under the banner of Urban Shepherding, it\u2019s core focus is the reintroduction of animals and agriculture back into the urban environment, at scale - as a means to influence urban development and improve social cohesion. The ambition being to establish new eco-systems in the working lives of a city\u2019s inhabitants -beyond theory- Jordan has been putting his ideas into action. \n\nIt\u2019s important to note before explaining this example of Urban Shepherding, that Jordan is an architect, working in the city\u2019s planning office and this is key to the work he\u2019s undertaking, because, in his own words \u201cwhen people can\u2019t see the whole system, they can do very unfortunate things, without even thinking\u201d.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"332","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:48","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jordan\u2019s work starts small but is multilayered, multi-stakeholder, is subtle in implementation and takes a whole systems approach to its environment. And in it\u2019s current guise starts with Chickens. Describing his work under the banner of Urban Shepherding, it\u2019s core focus is the reintroduction of animals and agriculture back into the urban environment, at scale - as a means to influence urban development and improve social cohesion. The ambition being to establish new eco-systems in the working lives of a city\u2019s inhabitants -beyond theory- Jordan has been putting his ideas into action. \n\nIt\u2019s important to note before explaining this example of Urban Shepherding, that Jordan is an architect, working in the city\u2019s planning office and this is key to the work he\u2019s undertaking, because, in his own words \u201cwhen people can\u2019t see the whole system, they can do very unfortunate things, without even thinking\u201d.","tag_id":"1039"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"333","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:49","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"So, it starts at his home in Gubb\u00e4ngen, a post-war suburb in the south of Stockholm. The area consists of 170 apartments spread out between 9 three storey brick houses. The structures were built in 1947 and had not undergone renovation in the last 60 years. In 2010 the landlord Stockholmshem - a state owned housing company - began an ambitious renovation project of all 170 apartments and the green space in between. Eager to take advantage of the planned disturbance, Jordan and a neighbour saw the opportunity to influence the spaces between the buildings. Using inevitable change as a channel of guided change, disturbance makes a good starting place. \n\n\nAt the back of Jordan\u2019s home, there\u2019s a garden, in the garden are two apple trees and for all intents and purposes, they were sick, ridden by a particular plague of moths that threatened the tree\u2019s wellbeing, ruining the fruits.","tag_id":"1067"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"334","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:49","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"apartments spread out between 9 three storey brick houses. The structures were built in 1947 and had not undergone renovation in the last 60 years. In 2010 the landlord Stockholmshem - a state owned housing company - began an ambitious renovation project of all 170 apartments and the green space in between. Eager to take advantage of the planned disturbance, Jordan and a neighbour saw the opportunity to influence the spaces between the buildings. Using inevitable change as a channel of guided change, disturbance makes a good starting place. \n\n\nAt the back of Jordan\u2019s home, there\u2019s a garden, in the garden are two apple trees and for all intents and purposes, they were sick, ridden by a particular plague of moths that threatened the tree\u2019s wellbeing, ruining the fruits. \n\n[Strategy point: In this instance the trees were sick, but an interesting point was highlighted, if you want to unify your neighbours in a city, a good route can be to create a benign common enemy to unite against - in this instance it was the moths, but it could equally be Knotweed on an abandoned patch near ones home or something more fictional ]\nIn the first steps Jordan proceeded to explain to his neighbours the threat the moths posed, who in turn grew concerned, creating the excuse for a solution, to introduce chickens to the garden, since these chickens could eradicate the moths and their larvae, and are much more animated, fluffy and child friendly than the other alternative - pesticide","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"335","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:50","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"The system could not be realised alone. A small group of 4 neighbours started meeting, discussing tactics of permission and placemaking. As all residents have equal right and access to the green space, it was important to frame the system inclusively and not make this a private project. Whilst one neighbour raised the week old chickens under a heat-lamp in her bathtub (which also meant that she had to shower in the bathrooms of other neighbours), other neighbours were invited to join the \u00a0weekend activity of building a chicken coop - borrowing tools from those who had them. \u00a0\n\u00a0\nThis was the first move to creating a sense of shared responsibility, a social pact and line of communication between neighbours. With the coop established and the chickens growing up, a necessity grew to reinforce the social pact, caring for the chickens. Jordan introduced a \u2018sunday morning chicken tea\u2019, a regular event where neighbours could come together to hang out and clean out the coop together.\nJordan deliberately resisted putting locks on the coop, instead attached a sign explaining how to handle the chickens and their diet, so kids from the local area could feed, play with and engage the chickens.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"336","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:50","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the chickens becoming a natural feature, there was some significant unexpected side effects, people and the local authorities noted there had been a reduction in crime in the area. As well as the depth of sharing and communalism having visibly grown, suddenly neighbours knew each others names. By proxy of the coop the need to build and improve it necessitated the need for a shared tool shed and led to establishing almost 50 square meters of growing space. \n\nSlowly the introduction of Sunday morning socials led to more spontaneous social events between neighbours such as BBQs. Overtime this sense of collective ownership has contributed to a feeling of desirability, of a friendly neighbourhood - which led to the landlord being supportive of these developments, which in turn enabled residents to ask for the landlord to pay for elements that would improve their homes and surroundings.\n\nIn order to bolster this work Jordan also joined a local association so to influence the urban planning of the area, encouraging the architects to change the shape of shared space and their plans in order to lay groundwork for attempts to reintroduce more habitat and social space.\nIn the neighbourhood the plans don\u2019t stop here, now the tree is cured, apples can be harvested, eggs can be shared - it\u2019s led to an enthusiasm to do more, a drive to create more produce, next on the agenda is bees. Jordan described a trajectory contingent on growing responsibility, once they\u2019ve got bees, goats will be next.","tag_id":"1126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"337","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:51","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the chickens becoming a natural feature, there was some significant unexpected side effects, people and the local authorities noted there had been a reduction in crime in the area. As well as the depth of sharing and communalism having visibly grown, suddenly neighbours knew each others names. By proxy of the coop the need to build and improve it necessitated the need for a shared tool shed and led to establishing almost 50 square meters of growing space. \n\nSlowly the introduction of Sunday morning socials led to more spontaneous social events between neighbours such as BBQs. Overtime this sense of collective ownership has contributed to a feeling of desirability, of a friendly neighbourhood - which led to the landlord being supportive of these developments, which in turn enabled residents to ask for the landlord to pay for elements that would improve their homes and surroundings.","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"338","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:51","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"Now this is a beautiful story, of a small action in a short time leading to a fundamental change not just in the nature of people\u2019s living environment but the sense of security and friendship in a neighbourhood. An example of how a subtle well considered action can deliver a measurable increase in quality of life without the states assistanc","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"339","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:52","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"But back to an important point I mentioned earlier; Jordan does work in the planning office of S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje municipality, is an architect and has specialised inplacemaking and urban regeneration. Evidently these things go together, as was highlighted to me when the example of how a single policy change in San Francisco, in the 1900s saw the disappearance of chickens from daily life. With the introduction of regulations that demanded a concrete floor be installed in order to keep chickens, this essentially priced individuals out of keeping chickens overnight. Coinciding seamlessly with the advent of industrial chicken farming.","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"340","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:52","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"The role of policy and the possibility for \u201ctweaking public space\u201d at larger scale is made visible through actions such as Jordan, the otherwise invisible regulatory framework that prevents us from building the sorts of conditions and environments that make sense to communities, is rendered malleable. Through his work in the planning office combined with outside projects, Jordan is able to identify tactical policy changes that have the potential to open up broad vistas of change. It\u2019s the kind of smart thinking that reminds me of the project by do-tank \u201cElemental\u201d in building wealth through the design of social housing, as well as Low2No Helsinki timber buildings policy.","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"341","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:53","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"This approach, but instead focused on utilising existing policy was further demonstrated in an example given of Bee Urban, who use the Corporate Responsibility Scheme to trigger the introduction and reintroduction of whole ecosystems over a longer timeframe. With corporations having to commit a certain amount of resources, Bee Urban saw an opportunity, and began offering services that adhered to the scheme in the form of rooftop bee colonies, once enough colonies had been established on the city\u2019s roofs, the need for pollinating gardens arose. So Bee Urban has begun providing pollinating gardens to the roof tops of other companies under the same scheme - establishing a sustainable income through the servicing of these sites, the company now has the scope to continue its colonisation and reintroduction of the natural habitat into the urban environment - through a similar iterative approach as Jordans.","tag_id":"1128"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"342","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:53","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jordan\u2019s work starts small but is multilayered, multi-stakeholder, is subtle in implementation and takes a whole systems approach to its environment. And in it\u2019s current guise starts with Chickens. Describing his work under the banner of Urban Shepherding, it\u2019s core focus is the reintroduction of animals and agriculture back into the urban environment, at scale - as a means to influence urban development and improve social cohesion. The ambition being to establish new eco-systems in the working lives of a city\u2019s inhabitants -beyond theory- Jordan has been putting his ideas into action. \n\nIt\u2019s important to note before explaining this example of Urban Shepherding, that Jordan is an architect, working in the city\u2019s planning office and this is key to the work he\u2019s undertaking, because, in his own words \u201cwhen people can\u2019t see the whole system, they can do very unfortunate things, without even thinking\u201d.\n\nSo, it starts at his home in Gubb\u00e4ngen, a post-war suburb in the south of Stockholm. The area consists of 170 apartments spread out between 9 three storey brick houses. The structures were built in 1947 and had not undergone renovation in the last 60 years. In 2010 the landlord Stockholmshem - a state owned housing company - began an ambitious renovation project of all 170 apartments and the green space in between. Eager to take advantage of the planned disturbance, Jordan and a neighbour saw the opportunity to influence the spaces between the buildings. Using inevitable change as a channel of guided change, disturbance makes a good starting place. \n\n\nAt the back of Jordan\u2019s home, there\u2019s a garden, in the garden are two apple trees and for all intents and purposes, they were sick, ridden by a particular plague of moths that threatened the tree\u2019s wellbeing, ruining the fruits. \n\n[Strategy point: In this instance the trees were sick, but an interesting point was highlighted, if you want to unify your neighbours in a city, a good route can be to create a benign common enemy to unite against - in this instance it was the moths, but it could equally be Knotweed on an abandoned patch near ones home or something more fictional ]\nIn the first steps Jordan proceeded to explain to his neighbours the threat the moths posed, who in turn grew concerned, creating the excuse for a solution, to introduce chickens to the garden, since these chickens could eradicate the moths and their larvae, and are much more animated, fluffy and child friendly than the other alternative - pesticide\n\nThe system could not be realised alone. A small group of 4 neighbours started meeting, discussing tactics of permission and placemaking. As all residents have equal right and access to the green space, it was important to frame the system inclusively and not make this a private project. Whilst one neighbour raised the week old chickens under a heat-lamp in her bathtub (which also meant that she had to shower in the bathrooms of other neighbours), other neighbours were invited to join the \u00a0weekend activity of building a chicken coop - borrowing tools from those who had them. \u00a0\n\u00a0\nThis was the first move to creating a sense of shared responsibility, a social pact and line of communication between neighbours. With the coop established and the chickens growing up, a necessity grew to reinforce the social pact, caring for the chickens. Jordan introduced a \u2018sunday morning chicken tea\u2019, a regular event where neighbours could come together to hang out and clean out the coop together.\nJordan deliberately resisted putting locks on the coop, instead attached a sign explaining how to handle the chickens and their diet, so kids from the local area could feed, play with and engage the chickens. \n\u00a0\nWith the chickens becoming a natural feature, there was some significant unexpected side effects, people and the local authorities noted there had been a reduction in crime in the area. As well as the depth of sharing and communalism having visibly grown, suddenly neighbours knew each others names. By proxy of the coop the need to build and improve it necessitated the need for a shared tool shed and led to establishing almost 50 square meters of growing space. \n\nSlowly the introduction of Sunday morning socials led to more spontaneous social events between neighbours such as BBQs. Overtime this sense of collective ownership has contributed to a feeling of desirability, of a friendly neighbourhood - which led to the landlord being supportive of these developments, which in turn enabled residents to ask for the landlord to pay for elements that would improve their homes and surroundings.\n\nIn order to bolster this work Jordan also joined a local association so to influence the urban planning of the area, encouraging the architects to change the shape of shared space and their plans in order to lay groundwork for attempts to reintroduce more habitat and social space.\nIn the neighbourhood the plans don\u2019t stop here, now the tree is cured, apples can be harvested, eggs can be shared - it\u2019s led to an enthusiasm to do more, a drive to create more produce, next on the agenda is bees. Jordan described a trajectory contingent on growing responsibility, once they\u2019ve got bees, goats will be next.","tag_id":"1129"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"343","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:54","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"There was more, Jordan had amazing insights and a truly holistic approach in his thinking, despite the modesty in his neighbourly chicken coop, in replication through policy and the sharing of knowledge the implications are exciting for future Urban Shepherds. And in conversation he portrayed compelling future visions of grazing routes for animals interwoven into the fabric of the city, with a cross section of citizenry playing their role in the care of the animals as they are moved from place to place, he declared the need for \u201call kitchens to be designed with the ability to house 2 chickens\u201d as a crucial building block to the growing need for us to readdress our relationship with animals and in the same breath emphasised the need to \u201craise the value for the chickenness of the chickens\u201d.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"344","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 16:54","entity_id":"3736","entity_type":"node","quote":"In reference to his work he highlighted many other projects and individuals working towards similar visions, for our future research, these include: \n\n\nR-URBAN\n \n\nLena Israelsson \n \n\nbeeurban.se \n \n\ngps sheep tracking \n \n\nStads Jord \n \n\nIncredible Edible \n \n\nJana Cultural Centre (Beras)\n \n\nPermies.com\n \n\nbackyardchickens\n \n\nRay Finlay\n \n\nHelsinki Design Lab\n \n\nElemental Chile (Do-tank)","tag_id":"1128"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"345","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:00","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some of you may remember work on public transport\u00a0@mstn\u00a0and I did in Matera. While we've put a lot of effort into it, we never properly finished that endeavor. Lately Marco had some time again to dedicate toward this work, and with small help from me and @Alberto\u00a0we managed to take it few steps further. As a result you can find first version of GTFS feed on matera open data portal. We also deployed prove of concept visualization of bus lines in Matera. Marco then submitted this work to the Contest Open-Matera and it received 2 out of 3 main prizes. This prize includes inconvenient ~1000 euro, which comes of no use for me and Marco also would prefer not to simply accept.","tag_id":"1010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"346","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:00","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some of you may remember work on public transport\u00a0@mstn\u00a0and I did in Matera. While we've put a lot of effort into it, we never properly finished that endeavor. Lately Marco had some time again to dedicate toward this work, and with small help from me and @Alberto\u00a0we managed to take it few steps further. As a result you can find first version of GTFS feed on matera open data portal. We also deployed prove of concept visualization of bus lines in Matera. Marco then submitted this work to the Contest Open-Matera and it received 2 out of 3 main prizes. This prize includes inconvenient ~1000 euro, which comes of no use for me and Marco also would prefer not to simply accept.","tag_id":"1130"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"347","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:02","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some of you may remember work on public transport\u00a0@mstn\u00a0and I did in Matera. While we've put a lot of effort into it, we never properly finished that endeavor. Lately Marco had some time again to dedicate toward this work, and with small help from me and @Alberto\u00a0we managed to take it few steps further. As a result you can find first version of GTFS feed on matera open data portal. We also deployed prove of concept visualization of bus lines in Matera. Marco then submitted this work to the Contest Open-Matera and it received 2 out of 3 main prizes. This prize includes inconvenient ~1000 euro, which comes of no use for me and Marco also would prefer not to simply accept.","tag_id":"1106"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"348","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:02","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"In last couple of weeks, we made two attempts to get together in same place and work for few days together on this project. Both time various circumstances contributed to not making it happen. On my side among other reasons, an extra effort and time consumed by hitchhiking my way to Trento, plus possible overhead of arranging food. Marco both times generously offered accommodation and workspace at the place he lives! IMO we both might have tendency to abuse our own generosity. Not only offering our time and talents for community work, but also taking all the effort on ourselves, to secure all the direct needs which our capacity to do the particular work depends on.\nYesterday we had short call and decided to propose co-organizing development sprint in Matera, possibly 1-2 weeks early in January. We hope that Open Data Matera community can keep euro they offered for the prices of mentioned Open-Matera Contest, and instead in unMonasterian spirit secure our accommodation, food, travel and working space :)","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"349","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:07","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"I don't work with concept of paying! One can enable\u00a0me to work on something, for example by securing food (a dependency of me having capacity to work on something). I offer my contributions for the very outcome of them and for social impact of that outcome, not to get food or something unrelated to the contribution itself.\"","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"350","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:07","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"Already one more person engaged in that work via github, and we hope that we can do this dev sprint together, at least 3 people. I see it in a way non-humanitarian to work alone on projects aiming for common benefit, especially when world population reaches 7bln people...\nWe will share more details of our agenda soon. One of the most interesting \u00a0for me\u00a0possibilities relates to replicability of all the work we've done so far. We develop toolkit which integrates with Open Street Map and which people can use in any other place. When it comes to Matera, after finishing our work on bus lines there, we can help people in other cities near by to get started with mapping public transport there. I hope it could take viral\u00a0approach and they would later help people from yet another city get up and running, that time without any further involvement from me or Marco (yay!) Miccolis agency itself\u00a0serves 16 cities in that region, we could also evaluate challenge of mapping connections between cities!","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"351","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:07","entity_id":"4168","entity_type":"node","quote":"Already one more person engaged in that work via github, and we hope that we can do this dev sprint together, at least 3 people. I see it in a way non-humanitarian to work alone on projects aiming for common benefit, especially when world population reaches 7bln people...\nWe will share more details of our agenda soon. One of the most interesting \u00a0for me\u00a0possibilities relates to replicability of all the work we've done so far. We develop toolkit which integrates with Open Street Map and which people can use in any other place. When it comes to Matera, after finishing our work on bus lines there, we can help people in other cities near by to get started with mapping public transport there. I hope it could take viral\u00a0approach and they would later help people from yet another city get up and running, that time without any further involvement from me or Marco (yay!) Miccolis agency itself\u00a0serves 16 cities in that region, we could also evaluate challenge of mapping connections between cities!\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commenttools: cooperationInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"352","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:08","entity_id":"15130","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My help was indeed very small: I am no developer. So I took on the most humble task, that of manually reformatting Miccolis's rather messy timetables (with more exceptions than rules, buses with the same numbers but doing different rounds etc.) into a cleanly formatted file, that the code could handle to predict but locations at any given time of the day. There is enough of the (un)Monk in me that I almost enjoy the mortification; and as an open data activist, I welcomed the chance of going head to head with the awful messiness of data in the real world.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"353","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:08","entity_id":"15130","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Since Elf and @mstn seem to agree that the money should be used to create more digital commons in the transport area, Edgeryders will be happy to help making that happen.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"354","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:08","entity_id":"15131","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"elf agrees that, while we still fail to remove money completely from our equation, we can create more digital commons by taking temporary compromise and using money in such way ...\"","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"355","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:09","entity_id":"15132","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Glad to see that your collaborative coding time will now happen in Matera (well, hopefully), and that your basic needs can be covered locally there. For the future, I am still open for the \"hacker care package\" idea that we briefly explored. One box to make a hackathon harmonious :P","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"356","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:10","entity_id":"15132","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thank you for presenting your work. I like the live map for Matera buses \u2026 maps are intuitive in general, and with the little buses moving in there it could even become a more intuitive way of navigation than Google Maps' etc. typical \"list of steps\" format. But I have no idea how so far \u2026\nFor inspirations: I looked at the Moovit app. You know it? They claim to cover 400 cities already, incl. Matera. There are some nice features like \"finding the least crowded line\", but unfortunately the platform is proprietary. So I, too, hope that your solution will go viral, and you be for them what OSM was for map data owners.","tag_id":"1131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"357","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:10","entity_id":"15156","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Your idea seems like a great opportunity for making an impact with open tech, and it would not be that much effort. Adding GPS hardware at least can be quite cheap. A proposal would be:\n\nPut an ordinary Android smartphone into the microbus. It can also simply be the driver's phone, or more reliably, a permanently installed phone with a permanent power supply.\nPut an app on the phone that logs GPS locations via a data connection. There are tons of these, some for tracking people, tracking ones phone and other purposes.\nGPS reception of a phone can be poor, esp. inside a car. To improve GPS reception and accuracy, use an external GPS receiver (\"GPS mouse\") that is externally mounted to the car. It should get a permanent power supply. Usually these connect via Bluetooth to the phone, and for that there are several apps: BlueGPS (open source) and Bluetooth GPS (freeware) for example. I tested the latter one with my receiver, works well.","tag_id":"1132"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"358","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:11","entity_id":"15257","entity_type":"comment","quote":"OT: I like elf's idea of \"enabling\". As Karl Marx said, traditional historical accounts of pre-capitalist societies are often Robinsonades (from Robinson Crusoe), namely \"fiction\". In the sense that they are projections of the present to the past. Smurfs villages where division of labor, equal exchanges and barter (instead of money) are given as natural. I think (but my only source are my grandmother's tales) the economy of a village in the Alps, for instance, was based on the concept of enabling as expressed by elf (as far I understood his words). And \"enabling\" was the source of a slow innovation (Stuart Kauffman uses a similar argument in biology), very different in nature by the explosive and disruptive innovation rate in capitalism.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"359","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:12","entity_id":"15452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. I'll ask someone (called Ida) to help us with finding a place for you to stay. Cheap or free.\n   2. I will ask for you to be able to use the unMonastery during the daytime (only the downstairs space). I am reasonably sure you can use the workspace there, and I hope the kitchen too. This will enable you to cook your own meals \u2013 I know Elf prefers it.\n   3. Ida could possibly also help with arranging hospitality for you in Potenza when you go over. Take heed: Miccolis does indeed serve Potenza, but only with city-to-city lines. Urban transport is managed by another company.\n   4. Piero will arrange something in Matera on Open Data Day.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"360","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:12","entity_id":"15452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"From latest Marco's email:\n\"\nIn passing, I gave my bank account to Piersoft. This money will be our\nbudget for the project.\n\"\nWe also had meeting during our participation in 31C3\u00a0where we discussed exchanges opportunities for people working in field of #OpenData \/ #CivicTech. I hope we can combine it with this activity and I already started asking\u00a0Stefan Kaufmann, one of the best experts in field of Open Public Transportation data that I know, if he could join our sprint in Matera even just for one week!\nOf course we will keep all the preparation details + logs of all involved financial and real world resources flows public online :)","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"361","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:16","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"Once upon a time there was a big field situated in the middle of the capital of Germany.","tag_id":"1123"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"362","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:16","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"and had served many purposes. Soldiers had been marching on it and some of the first trials on flying have been proceeding there. Grand football events took place, but people also just came there for leisure.\nFinally it became an airport which became famous all over the world when shortly after the war \u00a0it was the hub of the airlift to provide one half of the city during the blockade by the inimical state which was surrounding it.\nBut in 2008, the airport was closed and seemingly nothing happened there any more.\nBut the now free space was to become a place for recreational activities for the citizens. So the leftovers and the waste of the airport were removed.\nThen, in 2010, the new park was ceremoniously opened for the public.","tag_id":"985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"363","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:16","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"Finally it became an airport which became famous all over the world when shortly after the war \u00a0it was the hub of the airlift to provide one half of the city during the blockade by the inimical state which was surrounding it.\nBut in 2008, the airport was closed and seemingly nothing happened there any more.\nBut the now free space was to become a place for recreational activities for the citizens. So the leftovers and the waste of the airport were removed.\nThen, in 2010, the new park was ceremoniously opened for the public.","tag_id":"1133"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"364","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:17","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"When these plans were published, the people in the neighbourhood of the field looked at each other and asked:\u201eWould we like this?\u201c\u00a0\nMany answered this question with:\" No.\" and became active. They formed a commitee which petioned for a Referendum to stop all planning on the field.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"365","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:18","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"Though discussed controversely, because building new housing estates seemed to make sense, in the end the party of the \u201e100 % Tempelhofer Feld\u201c won the ballot. Now there is a law which makes it impossible for speculators in real estate to lay hand on the land.\nEverything else people were used to do there is allowed. They can jogg and kitesurf, party and play, care for their plants and just relax.\nThe Tempelhofer Feld remains to be a huge undisturbed piece of landscape in the middle of Germany's biggest city, thanks to group of people who took over responsibility and started counteraction.","tag_id":"1110"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"366","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:18","entity_id":"3763","entity_type":"node","quote":"Then, in 2010, the new park was ceremoniously opened for the public.\nNow joggers came and kite surfers, in winter people went cross-country skiing there, grillparties took place, children used it as playground and gardens were layed out, where people started to grow their own vegetables.\nAnd, even better, animals came back. Skylarks started to hatch at a quiet corner and falcons used it as a hunting area. Everything was good.","tag_id":"1134"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"367","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:19","entity_id":"3689","entity_type":"node","quote":"Last week I had the great opportunity to participate in the RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, London, and speak about unMonastery as a collaborative space. The day's sessions came together under the theme \"Spatialities of Co-Creation,\" showcasing ethnographic case studies and narratives of emergent spaces and their ability to reshape how we think about employment, global networks, and art practices.","tag_id":"1071"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"368","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:20","entity_id":"3689","entity_type":"node","quote":"Focusing on the origination of unMonastery and the Materan protoype, I gave an overview of projects like OpenTechSchool, CoderDojo, and Mapping the Commons - as well as the knowledge gained and mistakes made during the prototype - and highlighted the ability of partnerships, like the one between EdgeRyders and MT2019 establishing a Civic Innovation Network, to connect citizen-led initiatives.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"369","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:20","entity_id":"3689","entity_type":"node","quote":"I felt what emerged from the day's conversation is the necessity to rethink co-working spaces' objectives amidst global economic precarity. What skills do groups actually need to care for their communities during a time of underemployment and austerity?","tag_id":"1025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"370","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:20","entity_id":"3689","entity_type":"node","quote":"After the sessions, we all visited Furtherfield Commons. Furtherfield runs an online platform and gallery space as well as community program. Having been extremely inspired by founders Ruth Catlow and Marc Garrett's approach (\"A living - breathing - thriving networked neighbourhood - proud of free culture - claiming it with others ;)\"), I'm looking forward to speaking with them later this month as part of the #LOTE4 Case Studies series and collaborating next spring.","tag_id":"1135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"371","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:21","entity_id":"3689","entity_type":"node","quote":"After the sessions, we all visited Furtherfield Commons. Furtherfield runs an online platform and gallery space as well as community program. Having been extremely inspired by founders Ruth Catlow and Marc Garrett's approach (\"A living - breathing - thriving networked neighbourhood - proud of free culture - claiming it with others ;)\"), I'm looking forward to speaking with them later this month as part of the #LOTE4 Case Studies series and collaborating next spring.\nThe conference sessions' theme, organized by Penny Travlou, brought together a great selection of projects - from the P2P Value Network to case studies of co-working spaces in Milan and hackerspaces in Athens. I'd love to describe the projects in greater detail, but since we agreed our group is prime for further collaboration, I'll be sharing this post and inviting other presenters to share their work here.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcase study: furtherfield commonsInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    No search results.\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"372","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:27","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Big Ideas\/Concepts: Looking for excess capacity and ways to unlock it,\u00a0 market failure in the sharing economy, use of guard labour in keeping unused assets, forming radical cooperatives that use internet as platform, guaranteed minimum income, skepticism of economic theory: at environmental scale the use of money causes damaging psychological disconnect","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"373","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:28","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"forming radical cooperatives that use internet as platform","tag_id":"1053"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"374","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:28","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewardship ought to include keeping eye on legal loopholes which allow for profit actors to create artificial scarcity around community assets,","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"375","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:29","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":". Challenges\/ Obstacles: the balance between documentation so that the\u00a0wider community can work on tweaking and improving the process and documentation viewed as excessive.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"376","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:29","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"The theme of LOTE4 was The Stewardship, or the communal management of resources when government structures break down. That is, how do we keep the toilets flushing and the wi-fi working when public infrastructures (inevitably) fail?","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"377","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:29","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Monastery critique:\u00a0ambivalence of \u201canarchic\u201d or \u201cpunk\u201d program tied to governmental structures for support. As unMonk Ben Vickers puts it, that\u2019s precisely the goal: \u201cIt\u2019s been about seeking an understanding of how a network can interact with power.\u201d And given today\u2019s rampant inequality and increasing centralization of resources, finding strategies for collaboration with industry and government without being subsumed by profit-making models is indeed an urgent (and brave) task. But throughout LOTE4, it became clear that the flipside of that challenge is equally necessary to its success: how a network can interact with those\u00a0not\u00a0in power.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"378","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:30","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"ewardship as simply humanity:\u00a0seeing a problem in a community and trying to solve it by providing for people, creating a sense of solidarity.\n   Stewardship as exchange: I'm doing something for others rather than for myself.\u00a0\n   Hidden opportunities inside legal\/ social norms: sometimes it needs transgression of rules to produce change.\n   Obstacle: Keeping the projects going and non-dependent on key people or resources:\u00a0stewards should be interchangeable, and documentation is a key part of that. Slower routes (Stokholm chicken story) help distribute the ownership of the process.\n   Obstacle:\u00a0Self care. Stewards have a constant tendency to overextend themselves and get burned out or disillusioned.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"379","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:31","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewardship and policy. Lote4 post reflection. Big ideas\/ concepts: politics is inevitable in building community stewardship, we need to learn to interact with civil servants, especially local ones.\u00a0What can be done to plug gaps?\u00a0Contacting members of parliament can be frustrating. \"Still, it is my belief that a reasonable, constructive cause for the embetterment of our communities will merit the attention of publicly elected officials and the very least one can do is give a few different elected members of parliament the opportunity to know that they may be rejecting something good.\"","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"380","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:31","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"A conversation has emerged around access to and provision of healthcare and is part of a broader one we have been having around well-being in general. It is going towards care by open-tech wielded by hacking communities as well as building social-economic-technical infrastructures that support more well being. The conversation continues at #31c3: what is happening and how you can help.","tag_id":"1137"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"381","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:31","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the global social innovation scene ...at the moment we have a really difficult, pressing problem: the state, after centuries of building public assets (from road networks to hospitals, from libraries to mass literacy), seems unable to continue to steward many such assets, and is in retreat. Can citizens come together as communities, step into the breach?","tag_id":"982"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"382","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:33","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Proposals for individual commitments: More Edgeryders community members are needed to steward the collective knowledge, as well as the openness and diversity that are at the core of our work but may go unnoticed due to focus on getting things done.","tag_id":"1138"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"383","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:33","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"What's out there? Opportunity: building trust as a key to building community and inspiring people to commit. Plugging in gaps. Opportunity: enable community members to participate in decision making; build inclusive ways in -> transparency","tag_id":"1139"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"384","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:34","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Big ideas: ER community needs a grand plan and effective narratives: inner and outer. Challenges: the ability to listen as important as the ability to talk in a community \"LOTE was great because I felt there was exchange (listening as well as talking). And that created a basis for trust.\"","tag_id":"1059"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"385","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:34","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Windows of opportunity: stewardship interfaces with politics in one way or the other:\u00a0stewardship challenges models based on ownership. It opens up and enhances the use value of things rather than holding it captive.\u00a0Is leaving the government out a sustainable way to move forward? Contacting politicians\u00a0gives you documented support of your issue being important which is helpful for local authorities (teirdes).","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"386","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:34","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"Overlapping self interest: how do we steward the stewards and the long term, sustained, intensive effort? Communities versus platforms: How do we not compromise communities when the platform is centralized?","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"387","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:35","entity_id":"4013","entity_type":"node","quote":"dvice especially in communications:\u00a0\"Online platforms\u00a0are\u00a0a way to map out the resources that we have. The\u00a0idea is to how to have the communities work on disaster response without the state using online communities\" (Millie)\u00a0\"the enabling capacity is mesh networks and people who know how to run them: things like network servers in a box, solar powered or whatever. My advice is communication first; and make communication as independent as possible from any grid.\"\u00a0(Leo) \"AirBnB-like actors are actually in the way. They try to prevent \"spokes\" to connect to each other. When the disaster hits, they can not talk except by going through AirBnB.\" (Nadia)","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"388","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:36","entity_id":"3824","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over 20 Edgeryders have earned ourselves a ticket and about as many are confirmed to show up in Matera. Check out the MakerFox dashboard below, we aren\u2019t just earning tickets, we are becoming true online collaborators. Today this may come down to a simple task, tomorrow it can be lifting a project off the ground, together..","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"389","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:37","entity_id":"3824","entity_type":"node","quote":"A warm welcome on board to @danohu who generously offered to lead an Edgeryders website makeover & debugging track during the hackathon, to @Robert_TrashOut\u00a0& @Bj\u00f6rn_Ekblom\u00a0for stepping straight into the game and leading sessions, to @CommonFutures\u00a0and @azzurra\u00a0for being some of the most active voices during last week\u2019s twitterstorm, to @ElaMi5 who meticulously worked on getting her ticket during maternal leave, @pacheca for great design ideas as always.\u00a0Others like @Lauren, @emkay, @Dorotea\u00a0are doing work offline, organising Lote4 meetups across Europe and figuring out how they work best and how we can build common ground regarding numerous perspectives over stewardship. And yet other peeps are stepping forward and pitching new things they\u2019d like to do, like media coverage for the event. Welcome @elviapw & @Theresia, tickets are on their way!","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"390","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 17:37","entity_id":"3824","entity_type":"node","quote":"Join a team and offer to help with something in the runup to the event. Leave a comment on the team's page, otherwise we won't know what you are working on. If you hurry up, chances are by the time you complete the work there will be grants left.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"391","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:35","entity_id":"3709","entity_type":"node","quote":"concept of a TAZ (Temporary Autonomous Zone) as a means to dismantle the social, economic, and political barriers that impede the natural metamorphic growth of universal humanist potential. Workshop facilitators will provide several examples of exceptional TAZi from the past, including (but not limited to) pagan ritual celebrations from the Basilicata region and more contemporary occurrences","tag_id":"1141"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"392","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:35","entity_id":"3709","entity_type":"node","quote":"The TAZ is a critical tool for exposing the limitations of accepted perceptions of reality, while fostering a renewed consciousness of the existing vulnerabilities and inconsistencies within the current dominant paradigms. Participants of the workshop will come away with a better understanding of how making sense is nonsense, and how to create a temporal autonomous social node that has the ability to open new avenues of thought and praxis, while realizing the malleability of reality.","tag_id":"1141"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"393","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:36","entity_id":"3709","entity_type":"node","quote":"This workshop is for anyone who is looking for way to change their own minds and attitudes within a collective environment. This workshop will be useful for anyone who is looking to connect to communities they might not otherwise be aware of or have difficulty reaching.\nIdeally, the outcome of this brief workshop is to inspire participants to create their own TAZ while at LOTE4 or in the town of Matera.\nAll participants are recommended to read\u00a0Lilula-- workshop Zine  and THE TEMPORARY AUTONOMOUS ZONE by Hakim Bey before the workshop-and select their favorite lines or ideas from the text to present in the workshop.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"394","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:37","entity_id":"13335","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm currently reading\u00a0Crypto Anarchy, Cyberstates, and Pirate Utopias which might make for interesting research material, although it relates quite explicitly to the 1990s political struggle of cyberspace. It does though include Bey's TAZ text.\u00a0\n\nNot to be critical but I think it's important to account for or at least acknowledge some of the problems with Bey's analysis and the practicalities in implementing, Vinay's critique is useful in this respect. That said, in the last days of unMonastery I was blasting Immediatism across the cave.","tag_id":"1141"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"395","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:37","entity_id":"13335","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Fully realizing that any art \u201cmanifesto\u201d written today can only stink of the same bitter irony it seeks to oppose, we nevertheless declare without hesitation (without too much thought) the founding of a \u201cmovement,\u201d IMMEDIATISM. We feel free to do so because we intend to practice Immediatism in secret, in order to avoid any contamination of mediation. Publicly we\u2019ll continue our work in publishing, radio, printing, music, etc., but privately we will create something else, something to be shared freely but never consumed passively, something which can be discussed openly but never understood by the agents of alienation, something with no commercial potential yet valuable beyond price, something occult yet woven completely into the fabric of our everyday lives.\"","tag_id":"1142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"396","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:38","entity_id":"13533","entity_type":"comment","quote":"... @Eimhin, you are suggesting something not too different from the LOTE4-Makerfox idea: figure out a way that transactions can happen inside your event without going through national currency. We emphasize more the idea that people will \"pay in collaboration\", so LOTE4 tickets become the currency. The advantage is that, from the point of view of the formal economy, we get a lot of in-kind contributions, which have a much lower overhead than monetary ones.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"397","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:39","entity_id":"13535","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The model in that text is about creating temporary (though in this case permanent) autoonomous zones. Actual physical infrastructure, with land, domes, living quarters, and energy requirements, through harnessing the value generated by 6-8 thousand people coming together. This can be done through uniting owner communities, for example such as cultural networks like the EJA (the European Juggling Association), agro-ecological networks like the EPN (the European Permaculture Network) and\/or builder communties such as OSE (open source Ecology) and the Earthship community.","tag_id":"1141"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"398","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:39","entity_id":"13535","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The aim outlined is to create a shareholdership, a fully autonomous community that own their own network and infrastructure via the 'shares' \/ tickets bought at the event-entry-level. The function of the 'wallet' that comes with the share is to seed a contributary economy inside the event to account for \u00a0value creation at all levels. \u00a0\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentconcepts: TAZInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    8 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"399","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:41","entity_id":"3712","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewarding a community is\u00a0all about fostering rich, healthy webs of relationships among community members. Networks are a simple, intuitive way to describe the whole\u00a0web of relationship in a community at the same time. Is the network dense or sparse? Are some people much more connected than others? Are there \"islands\" completely disconnected from each other?\u00a0\nWe learn how to diagnose the health of a community based on its network representation, using a software called Edgesense. We will be doing a tutorial, so bring your own laptop or tablet. No installation is necessary, but you will need a reasonably up-to-date browser.","tag_id":"1143"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"400","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:42","entity_id":"3786","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well, with an increased interest of living in urban cities comes an even greater wish of escaping it. That's where tourism comes in! I want to talk about what people can do to offer rich amenities for those wishing to leave the cities. Whether it may be renting your place out as a second home or weekend cabin through organised unions, or starting a new business focused nature experiences. The demand is there and it will rise, how can we meet this?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"401","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:43","entity_id":"13597","entity_type":"comment","quote":"like what do u mean by \"rich amenities \" and how to sustain this as mostly tourism is seasonal based .and how not to urbanize the rural\nlots of questions like this pop up when talking about tourism and I am curious to know more about your approach ( especially I come from Egypt and there is not much eco -tourism and alternative ways of tourism even there are lots of potentials ....would be really happy to learn from other experiences )","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"402","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:44","entity_id":"13603","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Combining our experiences might answer many questions we all have regarding the subject, looking forward to that.\u00a0\nWhat an amenity is often related to properties, as in what makes the property extra desirable. This may be the case of an extra bed-room but also a nice backyard, though many people, like me, interpret it a bit wider. In this sense, amenities for us are the beautiful nature, animals and extra services that we offer on the farm. Most of these are things that you cannot experience in the cities.\u00a0\nSeasonality is also a matter of aspect. For us the high season is of course the summertime but just because winter sets in, people don't want to stop experiencing. It is just a matter of adjustment and fit the change of demand, for example laying down cross-country ski tracks or offer conferences and teambuilding.\nRegarding eco-tourism it is not only about leaving minimal footprints in the nature but also the learning experience. If the client can go home with a feeling of great experience that did not come of the cost of mother nature but also learnt from it, then in my opinion you are doing it right. Not only exploit what is there but also give something back!","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"403","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:44","entity_id":"13980","entity_type":"comment","quote":"40% of the Isles are now in community ownership and since that has happened, rural depopulation has reversed, local economies have grown, and young people are less likely to move to the cities. \u00a0A recent major study concluded that community ownership has been some 250% more 'successful' than land remaining in private ownership. \u00a0Tourism is obviously important - but community ownership (stewardship) is more important.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"404","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 18:44","entity_id":"13980","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In passing, given the theme of #LOTE4, I thought I'd flag up the experience of the Western Isles in Scotland.","tag_id":"1144"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"405","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:00","entity_id":"13990","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just had a conversation today with friends who have just had a baby. They joined a community supported agriculture scheme in Berlin. Part of the reason was that the baby's doctor had advised them to choose \"bio\" food especially while breastfeeding. The other part was that this scheme requires customers to do some volunteer work on the farm or on delivery etc a couple of times a year. And they really liked the idea of getting out of the city and being on a farm with the baby when she's older.","tag_id":"1039"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"406","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:01","entity_id":"13990","entity_type":"comment","quote":"They joined a community supported agriculture scheme in Berlin. Part of the reason was that the baby's doctor had advised them to choose \"bio\" food especially while breastfeeding. The other part was that this scheme requires customers to do some volunteer work on the farm or on delivery etc a couple of times a year. And they really liked the idea of getting out of the city and being on a farm with the baby when she's older.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"407","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:01","entity_id":"13990","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually, now I realise on reading your session proposal that the underlying theme of basically all our conversations the past few days was a combination wanting to escape the city but not feeling that you can for social or professional reasons...and how to re-engineer one's lifestyle rather than just taking \"vacations\" from it.\nOn a side note it would be interesting to hear a comparison of experiences setting up different kinds of rural tourism in different parts of the workd, For example, you may be interested in learning more about the long trek organised by @Andrea.paoletti and others in the same region where LOTE4 is located (5 days). Its really cool and they do a great job of bringing together lovely people around these neturalwalks.","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"408","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:02","entity_id":"14001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here's a bit of background:\u00a0https:\/\/www.opendemocracy.net\/ourkingdom\/david-cameron\/scotlands-community-land-ownership-story and\u00a0http:\/\/www.caledonia.org.uk\/socialland\/papers\/HIE-%20Community%20Land%20Ownership%20Leaflet.pdf\nMore specifically, here's a summary of a recent (2013) study looking at the performance of 12 community-owned 'estates' in western Scotland.\nhttp:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/FINAL-CLS-Economic-Data-Study-2-Page-Summary-140414-For-Relea...\nSee related ppt:\u00a0http:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/CLS_Economic_Impacts_Presentation-Amanda-Bryan-June-2014.pdf\nHere's a summary of the process:\u00a0http:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Eight_steps.pdf. \u00a0It doesn't cover the legislation but is good re community engagement process.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"409","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:02","entity_id":"14001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here's a bit of background:\u00a0https:\/\/www.opendemocracy.net\/ourkingdom\/david-cameron\/scotlands-community-land-ownership-story and\u00a0http:\/\/www.caledonia.org.uk\/socialland\/papers\/HIE-%20Community%20Land%20Ownership%20Leaflet.pdf\nMore specifically, here's a summary of a recent (2013) study looking at the performance of 12 community-owned 'estates' in western Scotland.\nhttp:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/FINAL-CLS-Economic-Data-Study-2-Page-Summary-140414-For-Relea...\nSee related ppt:\u00a0http:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/CLS_Economic_Impacts_Presentation-Amanda-Bryan-June-2014.pdf\nHere's a summary of the process:\u00a0http:\/\/www.communitylandscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Eight_steps.pdf. \u00a0It doesn't cover the legislation but is good re community engagement process.","tag_id":"1039"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"410","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:03","entity_id":"14221","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"After securing the land, some communities have moved to take control of their local energy needs; some are generating power for export, with the revenues, in part, being used to create local investment funds to help support future economic growth. Most community owners are providing land for new housing, renovating, or developing new housing themselves. Many are building work and community spaces, retailing, producing food, planting and managing forests and creating new forest tenancies, investing in the renovation of key local infrastructure, all as a basis for more locally determined economic progress.\"","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"411","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:04","entity_id":"14225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually next week I\u00b4ll be going to the Isle of Eigg, for a couple of days. (first trip to the Highlands)\nEigg is one of the Islands, not only community owned, but also 100% dependent on alternative energies only. :-)\u00a0Yes, very interesting topic.\nInteresting to realise that any electric appliance that produces heat, spends too much energy.. meaning it's a waste you can\u00b4t afford, for instance, hair drier! I like the idea. Sustainable actually is sustainable exactly because what you can do is limited. Simply that. Limits and options.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"412","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:04","entity_id":"14222","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Don't get too hung up on the Right to Buy legislation. \u00a0This sort of thing was happening well before the legislation was passed - the law usually (belatedly) follows practice and reflects reality rather than the other way around. \u00a0It's community ownership itself that unleashes the creativity and makes the real difference - that's what is important. \u00a0Sod the law!","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"413","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:05","entity_id":"14228","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But I know from experience that governance details matter. What does it even mean to communally own the land? We are partners in a company that owns the land? The local authority owns the land? The clan chieftain on behalf of the clan? The tribe's elders? What can the entity doing the owning do? Develop, for sure. Resell? Resell at a surplus? Does owning the land communally mean that people need to to village politics, like one meeting a week? One a month? Do people quarrel a lot, like in condominium meetings?","tag_id":"1126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"414","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:05","entity_id":"14230","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Indeed, the more that external 'restrictions' and 'rules' are applied by legislation, the less likely a project is to succeed (in our experience in the UK). \u00a0Incidentally, asset locks are essential to ensure community owned land and buildings are retained for community benefit in perpetuity and can never be sold for personal gain.","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"415","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:06","entity_id":"14408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Nick ran a session about his ideas to start some kind of rural skills visits to Romania.\u00a0 He has been there a few times and is impressed by the widespread use of small scale agriculture and the skills that people in rural areas possess.\u00a0 The western European trend of intensive highly mechanised monocrop production has not really taken hold in Romania yet and there are many skills in farming production and then processing that he felt would be very valuable for people from the UK to learn - where many of these skills are not used any more and knowledge has been lost.","tag_id":"1039"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"416","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:06","entity_id":"14408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"t some kind of rural skills visits to Romania.","tag_id":"1145"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"417","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:07","entity_id":"14408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I met Nick and others from Incredible Farm at The Oxford Real Farming Conference early this year.","tag_id":"1071"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"418","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:07","entity_id":"14411","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Darren, I know a movie director who does projects in some superremote traidtional villages where you learn traditional ways of cooking, preparing food, processing it, and so on. I could help you with that. And another girl, who also lives in some very small town in Romania, who surely knows the right people.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"419","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:08","entity_id":"14414","entity_type":"comment","quote":"yes, I can see why conservative Romanian agriculture would present itself as interesting to the west, however local producers and animal carers are increasingly under strain having to replace old ways with newer & cheaper means for production.. and for us consumers it is harder and harder to find organic produce in traditional markets where, when we were growing up, everything was organic without even the mention. That was the default state","tag_id":"1092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"420","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:08","entity_id":"14414","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@dazinism, I'd love to help in any way that I could, I remember a while ago I also sent @Matthias a list of contacts, I can dig it up and update it. In terms of personal connections which you seem to especially look for, myself I have about 3 or 4 contacts of producers and especially afficionados (ngo workers, food blogger) -those who will surely have more first hand connections and probably the only ones to speak English..\u00a0I'm also part of a community supported agriculture project as a consumer. Let me know!","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"421","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:08","entity_id":"14421","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I notice that @Alexandru Urdas brought up the idea of rural tourism before when talking about susatinable food production (in Romania)","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"422","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:09","entity_id":"14421","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is the text advertising the session at Oxford Real Farming Conference in January that Nick just forwarded to me.\u00a0 He also posted pictures of his trip to Romania on the incredible farm facebook page.\n\"Romania has had a heap of bad press recently, but in reality it is is quite the most wonderful country.\nRight here in Europe Romania has an intact ecologically sound farming system which has been sustained for 1000 years and is still capable of feeding its population.\nToday we are meeting here in Oxford to share the struggle of re creating sustainable farming, in\u00a0 Romania many people aspire to a \u201cmodern\u201d life.\nBut they also value strong community, clean food, meaningful work and nature, they know what they have is precious.\nThey hover on the brink.\nThey need Validation, encouragement to keep the best of old ways, to seek a harmonious compromise rather than abandon it all.\nWe can influence by showing how much we admire the sustainable farming skills by asking to be taught how to scythe a field and build a haystack, milk a sheep, drive a buffalo cart.","tag_id":"1092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"423","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:09","entity_id":"14421","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We can influence by showing how much we admire the sustainable farming skills by asking to be taught how to scythe a field and build a haystack, milk a sheep, drive a buffalo cart.\nWe can let the media know, build a story, have the conversations, tell how we feel about the consumer society, modern life and how we long for more connection with nature, our food and meaning.\nRomanians are hugely welcoming well educated thoughtful and kind, they want to talk to us, to exchange ideas and perceptions.\nWe could do something very good just by going there as a group, joining in the harvest learning, sharing talking.\"\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentassets: agricultural heritageInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"424","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:12","entity_id":"3787","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like to propose a workshop, presentations, sessions whatever it can take to involve your mind in problematic of illegal trash sites around the world. We are running project TrashOut in 70 countries around the world and we face several challenges right now!\nMy intention is to talk on one hand about our hard way of getting to where we are so it can give you folks some interesting hints. On the other hand I would like to reveal to you challenges we solve so maybe you can bring us interesting ideas.\nLet\u00b4s be concrete: Did you know that you can actually predetermine GDP, criminality levels and other national parameters looking only at trash site statistics? Or have you ever tought how to motivate tens-of-thousands of people to take action in cleaning activities? Let\u00b4s talk about it!","tag_id":"1146"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"425","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:12","entity_id":"3787","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like to propose a workshop, presentations, sessions whatever it can take to involve your mind in problematic of illegal trash sites around the world. We are running project TrashOut in 70 countries around the world and we face several challenges right now!\nMy intention is to talk on one hand about our hard way of getting to where we are so it can give you folks some interesting hints. On the other hand I would like to reveal to you challenges we solve so maybe you can bring us interesting ideas.\nLet\u00b4s be concrete: Did you know that you can actually predetermine GDP, criminality levels and other national parameters looking only at trash site statistics? Or have you ever tought how to motivate tens-of-thousands of people to take action in cleaning activities? Let\u00b4s talk about it","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"426","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:13","entity_id":"13593","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We meet illegal trash sites more often than we think.\nhttp:\/\/youtu.be\/GPSKsj1Z58Y?list=UUgPFoOuGiKc_RMckjU5WTsA\nBasically they appear on places where people dump the trash - and they should not. Usually it happens on \"publicly owned\" areas so no-one is directly responsible for cleaning these. More problems occur if there is for instance waste from construction works or electronics - which has to be handled under special treatments.\nWe have public database of trash sites around the world that you can search within at:\nwww.trashtout.me\nOr see my recent video with President of TrashOut where we talk about these\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=llFpRZ10xHg","tag_id":"1147"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"427","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:13","entity_id":"14009","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Re LDIW cleanup campaigns, definitely not 8 million in one day :-) The number has been calculated by counting the country cleanup activities since 2008, each of which brought out 5000 - 300 000 people on one action day, depending on the country. The top results are Slovenia with almost 300 000 (13-14% of the 2 million population), and Bulgaria with 320 000 (% is smaller). See statistics here. Note that there are couple of ~600 000 results, but those should be pre-existing campaigns that joined LDIW in the last minute, so technically these results were not fully achieved with LDIW methods and time frames.","tag_id":"1146"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"428","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Tuesday, February 17, 2015 - 22:14","entity_id":"14010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"... and TrashOut is actually LDIW's partner since perhaps last year (?). I'm not very up-to-date with recent comms because I've been engaged with other things since a couple of years and worked for LDIW only occasionally :-)","tag_id":"1148"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"429","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 06:28","entity_id":"3699","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the real world, sometimes our stewardship projects interact with funding agencies like foundations and public authorities. They tend to think about things using the metaphor of business: so, they often choose their partners on the basis of documents that are essentially business plans. However, projects like the unMonastery are not businesses, and they don't have business plans. So, we set out thinking about making instead a sustainability plan: something that plans over time and adds and subtracts values, like business plans; but it incorporates explicitly the stewardship value of we do,\u00a0unlike\u00a0business plans.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"430","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 06:29","entity_id":"3699","entity_type":"node","quote":"In principle, this should be understandable for a funder (for example, it allows them to compute their beloved ROI), while still doing justice to what we want to do. It takes the form of a set of \"unSpreadsheets\". You can find an incomplete prototype here, with mockup data relating to the unMonastery. It is incomplete because it only computes profit and loss, but not the financial (and unFinancial) values of the statement of financial positions. Here is a discussion of what we were trying to do with the prototype. We may try to go fully open, leaving Google Spreadsheets for EtherCalc.","tag_id":"1149"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"431","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 06:30","entity_id":"13314","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hearing what you are saying makes me think that, if you are going this route, then it might be useful to \u00a0think in the language of socio\/environmental impact investment (S\/EROI) rather than in terms of basic vulture Capitalist ROI. (though its only a slight improvement and the same fundamental logical order of self interest that is slowly and inevitably destroying the ecosystem and hastening the process of global systemic collapse - though that doesnt seem to bother the 'sharing\/collaborative economy crew') \u00a0\n\nThere are many metrically based tools for doing this job and with the digital skills of your members you should be able to figure this out for projects such as the unmonastery.\u00a0\n\nMeasuring the environmental impact of say renewable over fossil energy usage would be one point.\u00a0\nThen the social value calculation of health improvements, service provision, education and digital literacy for example, and so on.","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"432","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 06:30","entity_id":"13315","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the extension goes in a different direction. Essentially, the value gets stored as an asset, but based on direct measurement of the economic value of the flow of services originating from the stewarded asset. For example: if you can keep the lights on in the unMonastery, you can have people living in and saving X money of rent; you can organise 4 small conferences a year, and that will save you Y money of venue rental, etc. Additionally, you will avoid degradation of the building itself due to it being lived in, and that will save you Z money of maintenance and reparation and so on. X + Y + Z gets compounded over time and incorporated in the asset's value.\nWe make something that you enter X, Y and Z in, and it spews out a sustainability plan. Hopefully.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"433","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:08","entity_id":"13316","entity_type":"comment","quote":"if I have you right, you are looking at the model as a sustainability measure of the value invested being protected in the asset maintenance, rather than that generated by the services issueing therefrom to the community in which the 'asset' is situated.\u00a0\n\nThis view caters to the building owner, project funder (foundations or otherwise), or holding municipality, and does not, per se, factor in the community in the environ.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"434","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:09","entity_id":"13316","entity_type":"comment","quote":"if I have you right, you are looking at the model as a sustainability measure of the value invested being protected in the asset maintenance, rather than that generated by the services issueing therefrom to the community in which the 'asset' is situated.\u00a0\n\nThis view caters to the building owner, project funder (foundations or otherwise), or holding municipality, and does not, per se, factor in the community in the environ.\n\nWhen\u00a0the point is to generate value at community level, neccessitating integration, then another set of metrics apply. Leaving them out can harm the integration due to that not being factored in to the process from the outset. Also, by gaining proficiency in this kind of metric you widen the scope from which to draw resources, namely via social\/community investment bodies.\n\nStill, that said, it seems that you are looking in a \u00a0specifically different direction, and yet, even public authorities look for value generated for their commuities, and foundations most definitely look for the generative also, and so perhaps consider this, and not only protectorate measures.\u00a0\n\nPlaying it safe will, after all, get us nowhere.\u00a0\n\nMaybe you can clarify these points (and I'll be glad of the lesson) -","tag_id":"1150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"435","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:09","entity_id":"13316","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When you say: \u00a0\" 'the value' gets stored as an asset\" I wonder first if you mean 'the value' as that which is invested in setting up the model , which translates as a 'live to maintain and serve' model (not unbecoming of an unMonasterian, and given the context, a nice basis on which to build out ones own livlihood for the thereafter :)\n\nAnd, given the initial post's directive, might this not be called a 'stewardship sustainability plan' as a physical-asset-specific metric, upon which the more intangible and therefore harder-to-gauge metrics might be added at some later date?","tag_id":"1150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"436","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:10","entity_id":"13327","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We developed the building calculator to help community organisations compare projected income with asset management\/maintenance costs. It relies upon high quality private sector data about associated costs BUT they're UK costs AND any outputs derived should only be used as a very rough guide because it's impossible to programme a data-driven system if you're talking about a heritage asset (the materials \/ complex dependencies are a specialist field). Nonetheless, it may be helpful.","tag_id":"1151"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"437","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:11","entity_id":"13327","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Otherwise, it's worthwhile reflecting upon the Guide to SROI generated by the SROI Network back in 2012 - in particular, P92 onwards. Simply stated, Alberto is right: it makes NO sense to compare the capital value of an asset with the (e\/S)ROI from REVENUE (labour based) services. We found that LOTS of government bodies sought to 'justify' a specific level of\u00a0discount to the market value of a capital asset to communities on this basis, but continue (successfully) to argue that, without accompanying revenue monies, the asset alone is dependent upon volunteer time \/ energy (which ought not to be monetised straightforwardly in relation to hard currencies, although the situation would be different in my mind where you have ALT currencies operating as exchange rather than store of wealth flows).","tag_id":"1150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"438","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:11","entity_id":"13329","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Anyway, the actual artefact (the spreadsheets) is not so important as the act of putting it together. Some months ago, @elf Pavlik, @Ben, @fortyfoxes\u00a0and I spent a very interesting afternoon hacking the prototype, and we learnt a lot about unspoken assumptions and judgment calls in the process. I have the feeling it will be a while before we can code the Ultimate Stewardship Sustainability Plan Maker. But of course that's precisely the reason to start as soon as possible.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"439","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:12","entity_id":"13329","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Discussion already on the track proposal page is a good sign that this is a needed exercise. @Eimhin, you are welcome to participate, and even better to lead, on this. The name you propose is great, and I am adopting it right away!\u00a0@CommonFutures, I somehow had not thought about the approach behind the Building Calculator, which does make tons of sense. Maybe the reason is that we started developing this in the context of the unMonastery, which is a very non-standard building. Unfortunately, it does not look like the BC is open source, so we can't develop and extend it (hint, hint).","tag_id":"1151"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"440","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:13","entity_id":"13356","entity_type":"comment","quote":"NB: the real 'value' here lies in the costing data - and, regrettably, that belongs to our commercial partners and is locked down in a 'black box' \/ contractual agreement. So, is it still of interest? Clearly, crowd-sourcing costing data would constitute a very interesting exercise, and could be structured as per an Open Data Coop. And, on that note, I'm pleased to confirm that we will be taking forward our data coop work from mid-September as per my presentation last Autumn at LOTE3.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"441","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:13","entity_id":"13356","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've asked colleagues and we would be willing to open up the code to yourselves on the basis of a Peer Production License. Pls send me a formal email request outlining how you would envisage this working in practice, and I will make contact with the developers once all concerned are content.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"442","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:14","entity_id":"13359","entity_type":"comment","quote":"... I cannot really commit to hack that code. I don't even know what language it is written in! And hackathons are supposed to be fun, so I don't want to be sending formal letters :-) If your colleagues want to go down the open source route, more power to them: in that case, we'll at least look at their repo and read their README. Then, if we have the skill to reuse and improve and we like what we see, we'll fork the code.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"443","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:14","entity_id":"13371","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Will ask re README file. Open Source is fine - but, will still require confirmation that you're content re adherence to the Peer Production License. Not unreasonable - given the up-front investment implied and special dispensation for Edgeryders to re-use.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"444","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:15","entity_id":"13330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In addition, this type of loose-SROI-like system can use the participatory activities of the unMonasterian membership to fill out. This takes intelligent design, but, for example, where working with groups, you can use GNH ('H' is for Health\/Happiness) as a guideline for \u00a0the design of the Metric which can be based on questionaire instances every time a given group meets or at stages in a process (1 month, 3 months, 6 months) - are people getting healthier, happier, fitter, more productive, do they feel they have more choices etc etc. Thats one simple example.","tag_id":"1150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"445","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:15","entity_id":"13330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"e\/SROI takes what @CommonFutures is talking about above. There are a bunch of softwares that monitor the electricity usage in the building and from what I read @Elf already knows his way round them. This service could, hypothetically, be extended to businesses in a municipality as a service whereby they in turn channel their CSR funds into unMon related projects. I once wrote a short piece for company CFOs whereby you can incentivise energy savings by channelling percentages of that saving into health programs and company-social services for employees. This requires a process of monitoring the energy usage in buildings, and with an IOT\/Sensor head on your team you could do amazing and valuable work in this respect. @Alberto, your friend at Lote2 in Brussels,EU head, the older man, French-speaking, he works with exactly this kind of technology and was very interested in our conversation at the time. Perhaps if you remember his name we can revive that chat here.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"446","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:16","entity_id":"13330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In addition, there is the general lived environment, is it nicer, more amenable to the 'good life' and how is that measured? What is being protected in terms of environment - species, heritage sites, SAC site maintenance etc, how is it being done, how is this a saving compared to not doing what is being done? All part of this kinnd of make up.","tag_id":"1150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"447","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:17","entity_id":"13330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@CommonFutures, you are right about the gov. position re:revenue generation, its a crux everytime going into these situations and something of a Catch22 seeing as once revenue is generated than the likelihood of your being legally pigeon-holed as some form of 101 'company' increases significantly. Getting around this requires a new form of structure I reckon, and an angle to approach state\/political interest while accomodating both community groups and the unMonastery model specifically may be to form some kind of municipal community-corporate identity that can work between community focussed groups and the town in which they operate...","tag_id":"1152"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"448","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:17","entity_id":"13330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What you are saying about alternative currency operation - this is where it gets very interesting. Making the distinction between non-profit and for-profit mean something might hinge on the use of (initially) small scale alternative currencies based on abundance. This works for everyone as long as somewhere there is a revenue angle being created to balance the thing in the eyes of state and local chamber-types.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"449","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:18","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"By 'open source' I mean a wide range of commons projects - free software, open source hardware, open education, open data, and also project-based communities like Edgeryders.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"450","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:19","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"by 'participation', I don't just mean writing code or engineering - rather I mean everything from advising to promotion to documentation to giving feedback, translating, coordinating... anyone who is part of a community and who works in some way to improve and grow an open source project.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"451","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:19","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"by 'motivation' I mean non-monetary motivations - people contribute to open source for many reasons: self-improvement, being part of a community, helping others, solving a specific need\/problem they may have, some use their open source contributions as a portfolio, to show their range of abilities and history of quality work, etc, etc, etc...","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"452","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:20","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are already many existing studies on motivations in the open source world, both software and hardware, and we can draw upon these in this session.\nBut what I am primarily interested in is:\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 - how we can optimise our communities and projects with these motivations in mind - what are the ideal conditions to produce these desired effects?\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0- how we can promote these benefits to others to encourage more participation in the commons.\n\nThis is not a 'how can I trick people into working for free?' session, it's more 'how can I understand the motivations and goals of potential and current contributors and find where my project's goals can align with them?'","tag_id":"1154"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"453","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:31","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"Primarily for people who help coordinate and manage communities of volunteers and contributors around commons projects, but it's a chance for anybody involved in commons-based projects to share their experience and take back ideas to spread around their community.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"454","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:32","entity_id":"3818","entity_type":"node","quote":"-a deeper understanding of what motivates contributors and how we can help provide that motivation.\n-specific strategies for 3-4 case studies\nin regards to contributor motivation,\nwhat can be improved?\nwhat new techniques can be tried?\nwhat are some guidelines to keep in mind?","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"455","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 10:32","entity_id":"13717","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You might encourage people to share their own experiences of trying to hack open source project architecture so that people stay motivated. Questions like measurements can be quite intimidating per se, but people are always willing to share hacks and trade war stories \u2013 and a compilation of motivation hacks would be a valuable resource for future stewardship.\nAnd I guess this is itself a sort of motivation hack :-)\nI know a bit about behavioural economics \u2013 I could recommend Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow as providing a realistic model of how then human brain actually makes assessment and decisions. I can also represent that bit of literature in the discussion.","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"456","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 11:13","entity_id":"14035","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We could perhaps pick 4 projects, very different ones, and split into groups that work on developing the engagement model and call to action for each one. Actually we could start a bit before the event with selecting the case studies, and maybe asking them some questions. I would for obvious reasons like it if Edgeryders were amongst the ones we picked. But maybe have a look at the other ones on that page?\n@mariabyck has been involved in that cae study tour too so I think she may have some suggestions about which of the case studies to pick?","tag_id":"1155"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"457","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:15","entity_id":"14454","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@teirdes and me have the job of curating the digital assets sessions of LOTE4. See here for a writeup with some guidelines we set up. But don't change anything, your session fits perfectly \u2013 because a main point of interest for this track is the inner workings of the \"economic of free \/ gratis stuff\".","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"458","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:23","entity_id":"14505","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Alberto, yes, motivational hacks is a great way to talk about it, and you're right, measuring is tricky and not necessarily the most important issue. I've started reading 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' but I'm only a 10th of the way through so if you'd like to introduce the themes and ideas in the session it would be very welcome indeed.","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"459","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:23","entity_id":"14505","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Nadia and @mariabyck, I'm also keen on case studies, though I've left it a bit late to do much preparation, I will talk to LOTE4 attendees tomorrow and see if anyone is interested in putting their project forward, and other suggestions are welcome. Edgeryders is in, of course.","tag_id":"1006"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"460","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:31","entity_id":"3826","entity_type":"node","quote":"One requirement of any organization is reliability. It's particularly true of an organization aiming at stewardship.\u00a0\n\nit is hard for the wider community to use a resource that isn't reliably available\nto preserve something over time, you must make sure there is always somebody available to maintain it\n\nBut groups are made of people, and people aren't reliable. They forget, get bored, fall ill, leave.\u00a0\nSo the challenge is: how can unreliable people make a reliable organization?\nThis isn't a new problem. If you look at the big structures of society -- corporations, governments, markets, armies -- you'll find they are all shaped around the need to be reliable.\nThey do it in 2 basic ways:\n\nMake people more reliable (e.g. through discipline or incentives)\nMake people interchangeable\n\nTake an army, for example. Soldiers are trained into reliability (e.g. by following orders at all costs). Ranks and training are standardized, so that any individual can easily be replaced by another with the same skills and rank.\nOr look at a factory. Workers are disiplined into arriving on time and working for 8 hours. And they are given standard jobs -- if one worker doesn't get out of bed, someone else will take over and the assembly line will continue.\nNeither method works well for a group like Edgeryders. We (presumably?) don't want to treat each other as interchangeable parts. We (mostly?) want to choose our own lives, not subject ourselves to the discipline of the drill-sergeant. So we need to find new methods, making reliable groups without turning ourselves into robots?\nLet's discuss:\n\nhow can we build reliable groups?\nwhich projects have managed it, and how?\ndo we need reliability anyway?\nwhat methods could we adopt for edgeryders itself, or for our other projects?","tag_id":"1156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"461","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:33","entity_id":"13705","entity_type":"comment","quote":"how can unreliable people make a reliable organization?\nNot sure why or where from you got this assumption that people are unreliable, although I agree there is a degree of free riding. Falkvinge's example is for \"disorganised\" people. His answer to this is by inspiring leadership: starts with formulating an epic goal which is measurable and gets everyone go \"Yes that's where I wanna be\", follows by setting up a credible path and measurable results. Administratively, getting there involves releasing control and delegating authority (eg decentralisation). This works in so far as everyone taking a management role fully understands the major organisation goal and doesn't let peripheral interests trump it. Coordination between those in key positions who are taking responsibility for the org is tight, but people are let to do whatever they want and when they want it,\u00a0because it leads to people self-organising and earning a vested interest in seeing their work get through and move towards change, on their own merits. Of course there are many other structure\/value related stuff, but I thought this\u00a0is the greatest insight of the book.","tag_id":"1156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"462","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:34","entity_id":"13705","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hich projects have managed it, and how?\u00a0\nIn Falkvinge's book - the example is The Pirate Party\ndo we need reliability anyway?\nIf by reliability we mean the capacity to perform (oversimplifying maybe), and the capacity to perform is vital to the very existence of the organisation, then yes.","tag_id":"1157"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"463","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:44","entity_id":"13712","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Not sure why or where from you got this assumption that people are unreliable,\nWell, I know that\u00a0I am pretty flaky;)\u00a0But also -- I've never met anybody who is perfectly reliable. The difference between the flakiest and the most\u00a0conscientious is just one of degree.\u00a0\u00a0\n>\u00a0I'm curious what references you have before engaging more in the discussion.","tag_id":"1156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"464","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:44","entity_id":"13713","entity_type":"comment","quote":". was trying to see where exactly you are coming from. I do think it will be interesting to share experiences from new organisations and how you would work when people you work with prioritize their own work ethics and freedom. I can only speak from Edgeryders experience and having worked with a bunch of new people this year in projects where one has a deliverable and is accountable for results.. and then the picture changes a little and you have to account for other things not only your awesome\u00a0unruly, healthy community.","tag_id":"1156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"465","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:45","entity_id":"13716","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Suppose an organisation is made of 10 people that coordinate on making something together. The process is sequential: Alice takes care of step 1, then Bob does step 2 and so on all the way to John who finishes with step 10. Suppose, further, that all people in the organisation are 99% reliable, that is they deliver their step 99 times out of 100. The joint probability of all them delivering their step is 0.99 to the 10th power, that is only 90.4%. That's pretty low if you are in business!\u00a0\nSo, any solution must have to do with redundant paths to get to the goalpost \u2013 in this sense Dan's assumption of flakiness is correct. and Falkvinge's proposed solution makes plenty of sense.","tag_id":"1156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"466","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:45","entity_id":"14044","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I wonder if perhaps we can bring some of the case studies into this session as examples of projects\/initiatives where I am sure there are similar issues that pop up.","tag_id":"1006"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"467","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:46","entity_id":"3828","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the crisis of modern State and 'political' communities, we need to rethink memory as a common ground for communities. Since 1800, modern State has built its own identity around modern disciplines (history, history of art, archaeology, anthropology, etc.) and their containers (museums). Can we rethink ourselves in different way? Can we build a shared memory as a term of stewardship? Can we interconnect 'artificial' memories ( monuments of the past, rediscovered heritage) with oral memories as a way of regenerate our relationship with the space we inhabit?\nWe wil discuss these issues, bringing in examples\/projects (es. Unmonastery, Unibas, OpenStreetMap and other case studies developed locally), as well as proposing new digital shared platforms.","tag_id":"1158"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"468","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:47","entity_id":"13737","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Mm a few other thoughts spring to mind to do with other cultures and traditions for storytelling or preserving memories. In some African cultures there is the tradition of libation, a kind of ritual or prayer for keeping memory of people who you care about and have passed present. I've seen it used very effectively to give weight to even institutional meetings. In a western context it would seem weird, but there is something worth exploring there: how you keep memory of what has been present in what you do. Not just in artefacts or records, whether digital or analog but in relationships and behaviours.. Technosocial being the operative term here.","tag_id":"1159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"469","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:47","entity_id":"13737","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why does this matter- Well if no one uses it what is the point? Unesco I know has done a lot of work to try to \"preserve\" or \"archive\" cultural artefacts and traditions. Like putting together a collection of African histories. But to be honest I had no idea about any of this, or what Unesco does for that matter, until I was at an event with some people who work there last year.\u00a0 On the other hand Tahir Hemphill has built a cool project which while it references the past feels contemporary because the point of entry is something a lot of people care about and are interested in right now","tag_id":"1159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"470","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:48","entity_id":"13782","entity_type":"comment","quote":"great to hear from you. Your suggestions are very interesting, and I will like in particular to discuss the issue of 'storytelling'. I personally don't like very much this term, simply because tends to solve the issue of memory only with different ways of 'telling stories'. For me the issue is challenging the established 'national' memory and its contents, and try to work on interconnecting layers of different ways of 'remembering', to create common grounds to be filled by different actors.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"471","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:48","entity_id":"13782","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ur point on \u2018how you keep memory of what has been present in what you do\u2019 is exactly what we need to discuss, changing in \u2018what we do\u2019, as community. And we could do alsoi \u00a0starting from \u2018libation\u2019.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"472","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:49","entity_id":"14453","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For this track we have two main points (see), one being the interplay between citizen action and political action. Amelia noted that \"we have a deficit of political will to invest in common institutions at this time\", and that's probably why you explore building these shared identities without state support. But building these new identities political nonetheless, since it's about managing common and public identity, and the communities you build might become the new political entities in the feature.","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"473","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:49","entity_id":"14453","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A particular question would be: Could building parallel, new, non-state identities eventually reform the state identity idea and the political system as a whole? So far, I have only examples where it was the other way round (like, say, the Erasmus program contributing to citizens feeling and living in a more pan-European way, with a third of Erasmus students being in international romantic relationships as per a recent study ... that's not without effect on perceived \"European\" identity).\nWhat I like about this session is the ambivalence, where citizen action of building their own non-state identities is apolitical and political at the same time. How do you imagine the relations to the powers-that-be? Is it opposition to the state, or can it be even cooperation?","tag_id":"1161"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"474","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:49","entity_id":"14456","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Dear Matthias, I agree with you. Very interesting questions, which coincide exactly with the problems I am raising. Don't want to say too much, because I would like to bring these question to the people attending the session... but I do believe that at the base of all there is a need to redefine the category of 'political' and 'state'.","tag_id":"1161"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"475","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:50","entity_id":"3830","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewards play by different rules. \u00a0As stewards we act not on our own behalf but for the good of a more powerful absent entity. \u00a0Stewards know their place in the hierarchy; as agents of a coherent external force their individual interest is of no interest. To honestly explore our place in the world through a vision of stewardship is uniquely brave, some would say audacious.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"476","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:51","entity_id":"3830","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since the formal closure of the unMonastery \u00a0Prototype Matera doors at the end of July, Katalin Hausel and Bembo Davies have spent the months compiling an extensive evaluation report \/recipe book from the virtual dust of the unMonastery archives. \u00a0Cheekily dubbed \u201cthe Book of Mistakes\u201d in a collective brainwave at LOTE3, The Book Of Greater and Lesser Omissions pieces together in a meticulous, albeit non-linear fashion the history of the triumphs and failures of the Matera prototype from LOTE#1 onwards. \u00a0It is not always a pretty sight. Our central conclusion: Follow-up is everything.\nAmong the mountain of documentation that the modern unMonasterian creates, the principles are clearly stated, there is plenty of evidence that good thinking has occurred. \u00a0What is more revealing is the gap that the challenge of unMonastery Lite illuminates: \u00a0true, responsible Stewardship is unRelentingly difficult.","tag_id":"1162"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"477","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:53","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"Recently I have been involved in several conversations in which participants are trying to figure out how to solve different kinds of \"big\" and \"messy\" problems. Some of the protagonists are grassroots activists, social innovators, cultural practitioners and successful entrepreneurs. Others are deep state actors, veteran politicians and experienced civil servants. I have no idea what will happen when we come together at #lote4 next month but everyone is welcome to join us in shaping it here.\n  Ahead of our gathering to share experiences and forge plans, I think it is important to flag that we need to learn new ways to think and talk about \"the future\".","tag_id":"1163"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"478","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:53","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"his all came to a head last month during the KnowLab, an event organised by Unesco, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and hosted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (I was there as a participant and Edgeryders is involved in the project design and execution).\n  What came out of the Knowlab is a powerful insight: not everybody can use the future \u2013 in fact most people cannot. The ability to do foresight, and learn from foresight done by others has to be forged. So I'm facilitating a session at LOTE4 on futures literacy.\n  I have identified five waypoints on the way to futures literacy \u2013 each of them an ability itself. For each waypoint, we could interview wise or remarkable people ahead of LOTE4 and ask them how they acquired that particular ability.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"479","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:56","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"The first ability is the ability to learn to look beyond one's construction of reality. One person we could learn how to develop it from is network scientist Duncan Watts. Watts is the author of a book called Everything is obvious (once you know the answer),\u00a0in which he passionately and convincingly argues that common sense is lousy at navigating situations that feature a great many agents interacting with each other. In those situations \u2013 which, not coincidentally, include almost all\u00a0real-life business and public policy decisions \u2013\u00a0common sense is actually a liability, and we need to learn to mistrust it and, instead, \"trust the data\".","tag_id":"1165"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"480","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:57","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"The second ability is the ability to understand that the outlook on the future is contestable ground,\u00a0and why that matters for the present. We could ask how to do this to Riel Miller, head of foresight at UNESCO. Riel has long cultivated a \"militant\" approach to foresight, and is convinced that the way we see the future will reverberate on present decisions, therefore changing\u00a0the future itself.","tag_id":"1166"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"481","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:58","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"he third ability is the ability to think like a complexity scientist, leaving behind narrativised accounts of reality and teaching oneself to recognise emergence\u00a0and self-organisation. We could ask how he did that to Sander van der Leeuw, archeologist of innovation, Santa Fe Institute scholar, and Dean of the School of sustainability at Arizona State University, who has relentlessly pursued a very long-term view on social and economic system dynamics \u2013 \u00a0and this has recently led him to conclude that \"innovation is a Ponzi scheme\".","tag_id":"1167"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"482","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:58","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"The fourth ability is the ability to learn from others already using the future. Here we draw on the experience of Giulio Quaggiotto, currently heading the UN Pulse Lab. He has systematically worked to build an ecosystem of colleagues and practitioners of foresight (and other things) to learn from, with particular attention to outliers, radical experimenters and, recently... big data.","tag_id":"1006"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"483","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:59","entity_id":"3831","entity_type":"node","quote":"The fifth ability is the ability to manage the tension between the need for sense-making and the need to act. Perhaps we could ask Vinay Gupta how he developed his. He is a scholar and a practitioner of foresight, but he is also a doer, spearheading his own game-changing effort in the resilience crowd, particularly with the Hexayurt project.","tag_id":"1168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"484","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 13:59","entity_id":"13714","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There are two masters programmes in Futures in America, one in Huston, one in Hawaii. The two are both well established, dating (I think) back to the 1970s or so, the golden age of Herman Kahn and all that. There's a real problem in Futures with defining what makes a \"professional futurist\" different from, say, an engineer who's making projections of technological development over the next 30 years, say.\nThere are two critical distinctions that I see. The first is that futurists know the history of futures: they know the work going back fifty years or further, the trends and waves of analysis and styles of thought which defined them. Secondly they know, from that study, that predictions\u00a0are only ever correct by accident\u00a0in any area where human behavior and culture are factors.\u00a0\nFutures without prediction as a goal (\"all previous generations of futurists were wrong, and therefore we know we will be too\") then becomes, what, precisely? This is an active topic inside of APF and recurs regularly; I've posted this link there and hopefully one or two of them will come over for a chat.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"485","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:00","entity_id":"13718","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm extremely glad to see the relationship flourishing between Nadia and Riel (two ace people IMHO) .... if you can skip through the academic tedium, catch the main thread and get to the last part, you'll see EdgeRyders and the art of conversation through the Anticipatory futures literacy process that Riel mastered forms the crux of my recommendations.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"486","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:01","entity_id":"13721","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I recently freaked out at yet another mention of government internet policy being \"unsurprising\" in its disrespect for human rights, due process and empowerment of the individual. This refers of course to the present policies being \"unsurprising\" with respect to what was previously suspected.","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"487","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:01","entity_id":"13721","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I recently freaked out at yet another mention of government internet policy being \"unsurprising\" in its disrespect for human rights, due process and empowerment of the individual. This refers of course to the present policies being \"unsurprising\" with respect to what was previously suspected. However, the inability to be surprised about things which are not cool in the present, also causes a feeling of despair for the future. How can we ensure that all of this foresighting, forecasting and prediction doesn't in fact just lead us to feel that both the present and the future are inevitable? In my view there is still a lot of wisdom to be drawn from George Bernard Shaw: \"the unreasonable man therefore is the beginning of all change\". Being unreasonable, un-forecasting and hopeful are important qualities of humanity. I see a danger in where, even with the best of intentions, the discussions about the future - in so far as they get populated with people who have hope - get dismissed as naive, which is actually often the case.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"488","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:02","entity_id":"13726","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Make it real.I think prototypes that embody in some form an alternative that you can interact with are very important. Which is why I am very sceptical of any talking exercise, whether it is foresight or something else, where there is not space or effort made to encourage \"building out\". You know when we did the original Council of Europe project I was adamant that there was no point unless it actually went into building real things without us beyond some report for a policy maker to read or disregard at will. We could make that transition because we thought about project design in terms of infrastructure for collaboration and emergence: build stuff so that people can do all kinds of things with it independent of the involvement of the initiators. We made design decisions and had set appropriate social protocols at the beginning of the project that facilitated it.\u00a0 So for me building and talking need to go hand in hand when exploring futures.","tag_id":"1169"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"489","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:02","entity_id":"13726","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Make it real.I think prototypes that embody in some form an alternative that you can interact with are very important. Which is why I am very sceptical of any talking exercise, whether it is foresight or something else, where there is not space or effort made to encourage \"building out\". You know when we did the original Council of Europe project I was adamant that there was no point unless it actually went into building real things without us beyond some report for a policy maker to read or disregard at will. We could make that transition because we thought about project design in terms of infrastructure for collaboration and emergence: build stuff so that people can do all kinds of things with it independent of the involvement of the initiators. We made design decisions and had set appropriate social protocols at the beginning of the project that facilitated it.\u00a0 So for me building and talking need to go hand in hand when exploring futures.","tag_id":"1168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"490","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:03","entity_id":"13726","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Diversity. Something might feel unrealististic because you don't have access to the people with skills, outlook, temperament and other qualities needed to develop hopeful and naive intentions into something real and therefor suddenly realistic. Or even stories that make it plausible: examples of people doing novel and unrealitic things in contexts\u00a0 not unlike your own Sometimes the resources needed are right under your nose but you need someone with \"fresh eyes\" and a different perspective to see something you take for granted as an asset.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"491","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:03","entity_id":"14259","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe something along the lines of otto scharmer's work around presencing (Theory U, leading from the future as it emerges) would be helpful in this process somewhere...","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"492","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:04","entity_id":"14348","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is quite a good executive summary available for free online of\u00a0 \"Theory U: leading from the future as it emerges\". www.presencing.com\/sites\/default\/files\/page-files\/Theory_U_Exec_Summary.pdf\u00a0 I don't have a particular exercise in mind, although I am sure there are plenty -\u00a0 I will have a think.\u00a0 I like it mainly because it helps to frame enquiries, reminding me how things don't go in straight lines and that all change and learning is an uncertain and mysterious process, that does have a certain shape.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"493","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:04","entity_id":"13722","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Vinay is spot on. As a student in the Hawaii Futures program, I've had the good fortune to learn the history and see how poor a job most, but apparently not all, folks are at \"predicting\" the future(s) [doubled singular\/plural on purpose]. There's been quite a bit of buzz around this lately, which has much to do with this rather bland, and slightly stupifying, piece on \"superforecasters\" from FT. However, I'm not in the prediction business, and Foucault aptly begins the quote with \"I'm no prophet.\" Tech forecasting, as Vinay points out, has been the bread-and-butter of foresight for decades, but the other stuff--the messy, but fun, cultural stuff--often gets tossed aside, perhaps for political reasons. Our program resides in the Political Science department, and we're taught early on that the future is (and ought to be) a contentious space, especially given the inequalities and power dynamics of the present. In keeping it open, and radically plural, futurists (at least others that do this) commit to an open politics--driven by aesthetic or aleatory forces. With that said, I tend not to work with corporate clients. I don't want to help certain agents create their future.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"494","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:05","entity_id":"13722","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thus, I would say that without predication that Futures and\/or Foresight becomes the window-making-out-of-walls business (there's that open politics). Opening up possibilities beyond the probable and plausible. Are lots of other folks doing this? Yes. Futurists certainly don't have a monopoly on critical thinking and\/or innovative means to enact change, which, in many but not all sectors, is a constant. I say \"many but not all\" as the rich are still rich and the poor are still poor.\nAs Nadia points out, Futures tends to be dominated by particular demographics, but there are many amazing futurists voicing local, regional, and global perspectives from around the world. The WFSF isn't as robust as the APF, but it has a truly cosmopolitan rank and file.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"495","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:05","entity_id":"13722","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As an aside, my (now retired) advisor would always tell the story of futurists (himself included) from both sides of the Iron Curtain began meeting in the 60's and 70's to figure out a way to prevent armageddon. They often met in (now former) Yugoslavia with \"stout guys wearing dark hats\" in the back of the room. They did this for nearly a decade.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"496","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:06","entity_id":"13724","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would love to depart from Teirdes's point above. About naivite, hopefulness and dismissals of being unrealistic. It's the giant elephant in the room somehow and the most interesting challenge I think....any ideas?","tag_id":"1170"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"497","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:06","entity_id":"13725","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The ideas of 'the future' in so far as I have seen them, have a lot to do with 'buy and sell' on the market of attention. Like any 'production', the generation and sale of models of the future by large bodies putting forward capital and ideology becomes a centralised process. The future turns from something none could know, to an academic discipline of forecast, paid in research grants by those with intent, \u00a0assuming a hubris that presupposes insight beyond the 'three body problem'. It becomes a moniker in sloganry relating the special-interested power of people to come together around special-interest power and effect their will through the systematisation and distribution of that 'Future'.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"498","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:07","entity_id":"13725","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These centralizing systems of academia, research, are supported by the types of companies building futures models, and then investing hard in these collective desires rather than grounding in the present and putting the efforts into the immediate environment surrounding each one of us. This is a problem, not a solution.","tag_id":"1166"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"499","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:08","entity_id":"13757","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just a short word about being unrealistic - dumping the baggage is harder than it seems. Of course constraints are a necessity for creativity but too often the constraints are implicit and unconscious, as a result given the opportunity to invent a solution people simply reproduce what their assumptions about the future lead them to see as the attributes and options of the present.\u00a0 It is hard to be \"unrealistic\" because to do so you have to understand why you think something is realistic and then throw both versions out since they are rooted in the same assumptions space.","tag_id":"1170"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"500","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:08","entity_id":"13757","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the issue of preservationism. I have no objection to the desire to survive.\u00a0 But I think that the best strategy is one of diversification, which does accept losses and is much more at ease with the idea of discontinuous \"resilience\" that actually means death of the old through transformation. Predictive planning based preservationism is suicidal from a variety of perspectives. Not only does it impose mono-think and a rationality where the ends justify the means, both ethically unacceptable, it denies the fundamental unknowability of the future and fosters the kind of certainty that exacerbates brittleness and pedal to the floor smash-ups.","tag_id":"1171"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"501","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:14","entity_id":"13891","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Our role, as it was once said, is as \"ancestors of the future.\" Prediction and the mechanical approach to crafting a particular future and devising its strategy - much like the US military futures approach - was something we grew to loathe because it didn't create enough appreciation for the multiple factors acting upon the creation of the future as we speak. I appreciated the critical futures approach and though I may diverge from it at points I think it offers a solid base upon which to base futures praxis. This is the line of thinking I employ in my own work and being in a region which offers a unique environment to test the resilience of futures approaches and tools I'm finding it very effective.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"502","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:15","entity_id":"14318","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yet we don't want, presumably, too much emphasis on talking in the session otherwise we will slip into old habits. Maybe you could map out a system in the room and get people to take up different perspectives, so that we can observe the system (or a representation of it) in action. I do this in workshops and it is always really powerful.","tag_id":"1172"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"503","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:15","entity_id":"14336","entity_type":"comment","quote":"after a brief intro. One group\/waypoint maps out how it works and then we look at how this all fits together. Probably we would need some background material\/reading (but not too long :)) for us to discover questions we want to answer through the conversation both during and after the session.","tag_id":"1173"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"504","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"14346","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Nadia, Normally when I do this, it is to show what goes on in a large multinational corporation. So typically I pick a large food retail chain and get someone to volunteer to be the CEO,\u00a0 and then someone else to be shareholders, the board, middle managers, shop-floor staff, customers, suppliers,\u00a0 activists, government,\u00a0 the planet.\u00a0 They arrange themselves in the space according to where they feel most appropriate (i.e.\u00a0 how close they want to be to some and how far away from others).\u00a0 Once the system is set up, we hold it for a minute or two to allow people to get a feel for the various relationships.\u00a0 They are then invited to move, if they feel so drawn, to a place that suits them better.\u00a0 I then ask them to comment on why they moved.\u00a0 There are also various questions that can be used to draw out information. For example,\u00a0 How are you feeling? If you want to change the system in a particular way, where would you start?\u00a0 Where do you feel the power sits in the system?\u00a0 If you wanted to say something to someone, what would it be and who would it be to?\u00a0 It's always revealing.","tag_id":"1172"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"505","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"14193","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Ten Common Pitfalls\", Rand corporation publication from 1957:\nA draft of a chapter of a proposed book on military planning in an uncertain world. The present study identifies and discusses some of the common mistakes made by operations analysts and systems analysts. The authors summarize such pitfalls as modelism, statistical and real uncertainties, overconcentration, phasing, overambition, fanaticism, and hermitism.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"506","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:30","entity_id":"3838","entity_type":"node","quote":"To act effectively as stewards, we have to be able to steward ourselves.\u00a0 This is not just about dealing with our physical needs as individuals - food, exercise, rest etc. It is about creating social architecture (frameworks, networks, structures, processes and practices) that holds us and supports us in the short and long term.\u00a0 It is about re-imaging the way we organise so that we can collaborate and bring out the best in each other.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"507","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:30","entity_id":"3838","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is about re-imaging the way we organise so that we can collaborate and bring out the best in each other.\nIn this experimental, interactive and playful workshop we will explore the new rules of organising that bring out and enhance our capacity to care for our communities, for our planet and for each other. Bring your imagination and a willingness to be open and to contribute.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"508","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:30","entity_id":"13795","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've been interested in group dynamics\/ organisation structure stuff for some years.\nI found this blog post very interesting and think it relates to this session.\nBreak Free from Our Systems Prison\nIf anyone is interested enough to have a bit of a longer read about these ideas the document linked from that blog post has moved and is now hosted here -","tag_id":"1174"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"509","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:31","entity_id":"3838","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is about creating social architecture (frameworks, networks, structures, processes and practices) that holds us and supports us in the short and long term.\u00a0 It is about re-imaging the way we organise so that we can collaborate and bring out the best in each other.","tag_id":"1174"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"510","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:34","entity_id":"14017","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Crowdmap is a gratis web service based on the open source Ushahidi platform that Maria recommends above. Another alternative is the InSTEDD Resource Map, a free and open source application to map and dispatch local resources, developed initially for crisis mapping \u2013 see also.","tag_id":"1010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"511","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:41","entity_id":"3839","entity_type":"node","quote":"Offline happenings - you know, life - leave a massive digital footprint. Opening up this information could be useful for all of us. Feeling part of your local area and knowing what happens there is really good for your  wellbeing and health. Often, people would like to be more involved locally, but find it hard to find out what is going on in their area.\nVarious projects have tried to find the best ways of compiling information about local community groups and activities, but none are truly able to provide a full and up-to-date picture. One way of doing this is speaking to the people involved, directly. This can be a very good way of doing this, because when you ask people to tell you what is great about their local area, you collect information that is rich in context and meaning, and that paints a vibrant picture of the areas they live in. However, approaches that rely on speaking to people can be expensive, and the information they collect is soon out of date.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"512","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:42","entity_id":"3839","entity_type":"node","quote":"Other ways of collecting information about local areas involve online or automatable ways of finding out this information. However, doing automatised research online, often means that researchers are unsure about the real meaning of the data that they are collecting: is someone tweeting about a local yoga group because they love it, or because they hate it? Further, solely relying on online data means that we run the risk of missing out on the lived experiences of those people who are not online, or who do not share much information about their lives online.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"513","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:43","entity_id":"3839","entity_type":"node","quote":"Offline happenings - you know, life - leave a massive digital footprint. Opening up this information could be useful for all of us. Feeling part of your local area and knowing what happens there is really good for your  wellbeing and health. Often, people would like to be more involved locally, but find it hard to find out what is going on in their area.\nVarious projects have tried to find the best ways of compiling information about local community groups and activities, but none are truly able to provide a full and up-to-date picture. One way of doing this is speaking to the people involved, directly. This can be a very good way of doing this, because when you ask people to tell you what is great about their local area, you collect information that is rich in context and meaning, and that paints a vibrant picture of the areas they live in. However, approaches that rely on speaking to people can be expensive, and the information they collect is soon out of date.\nOther ways of collecting information about local areas involve online or automatable ways of finding out this information. However, doing automatised research online, often means that researchers are unsure about the real meaning of the data that they are collecting: is someone tweeting about a local yoga group because they love it, or because they hate it? Further, solely relying on online data means that we run the risk of missing out on the lived experiences of those people who are not online, or who do not share much information about their lives online.","tag_id":"1175"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"514","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:45","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":"No one\u2019s getting any younger and no where is that more true than within Europe, even before we acknowledge the current desolation of the welfare state(s), there are big question marks in Europe about how a younger generation can continue to support an aging population - and how we will contend with later life ourselves.\n\nBut we don\u2019t tend to talk about this all that much and we certainly focus very little of our working energy on it; pension plans, care homes and the inevitable overheads of an aging body are subjects often avoided. Part of the reason is likely because many are struggling enough to survive in the present, let alone contemplating an entire lifetime but if we\u2019re complacent, it\u2019s likely to spell danger in the long run.","tag_id":"1176"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"515","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:46","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Recently though, a number of conversations have started springing up, talk of distributed pension plans, hacker care homes and intergenerational meetups. (Just imagine if the EdgeRyders community management team was composed of your grandparents generation, it actually begins to make a lot of sense.) \u00a0\u00a0\n\nDisruptive innovation often comes from unexpected places and perhaps nothing could be more unexpected in this moment than an intergenerational alliance focused on social innovation.\nThe concept of high tech aging has already spread, challenging companies, startups, programmers, developers, hackers and makers to address major issues:","tag_id":"1176"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"516","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:46","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":"1)New care and healthcare solutions\nWhen it comes to improving the daily lives of the elderly and their families, most of institutions simply bet on healthy nutrition, daily exercises, continuous employment or volunteering. Through, true intergenerational places, which should be at the basis of all theses strategies, are crucially missing.","tag_id":"1177"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"517","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:46","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":"2)Financial challenges\nAs health care systems are going under major reforms and changes, we need to find a way to provide with affordable access to new technologies, services and treatments. In this sense, DIY strategies offer better perspective than the market. In 2014, there have been a lot of stories about people saving money by 3d printing their own prosthesis or medical material. In the same way Raspberry PI and arduino based systems are now used to create new solutions designed for disabled or impaired people.","tag_id":"1178"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"518","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:50","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":"We need to increase computer access and digital literacy in senior centers, retirement apartments, and at home, but also how to make internet services more accessible (elderly UX). Although a lot of effort has been made by governments and associations to teach internet skills to elderly, from formal courses to kids teaching their grandparents. On the other hand, softwares like webbie, pawpaw mail or simplicity have been developed and show that the web accessibility is becoming a major topic.","tag_id":"1179"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"519","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:50","entity_id":"3842","entity_type":"node","quote":", but also how to make internet services more accessible (elderly UX). Although a lot of effort has been made by governments and associations to teach internet skills to elderly, from formal courses to kids teaching their grandparents. On the other hand, softwares like webbie, pawpaw mail or simplicity have been developed and show that the web accessibility is becoming a major topic.\nBut we believe it\u2019s possible to do much better than this, beyond just opening up new growth markets for tech, why don\u2019t we begin to reconsider our relationship to our elders and think about how we can work together to improve the condition of old age, ours and there\u2019s.","tag_id":"1180"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"520","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:52","entity_id":"3852","entity_type":"node","quote":"Basilicata has oil \u2013 in fact, it is Europe's biggest onshore oil field. This is at best a mixed blessing: proud locals think it may be a blessing for Italy, who gets the revenues, but it is a curse for them, as they get to deal with the environmental costs. To make this worse, arcane implementation details of the Eurozone's fiscal compact\u00a0implies that Basilicata has money in the bank from oil extraction royalties, but cannot touch it to fight Italy's current recession.\u00a0\nThis theme is the subject of passionate discussion in Matera and Basilicata. In this session, we would like local people and guests from all over the world to exchange notes on surviving the oil economy, hopefully figuring out together some actionable path that the citizens of Basilicata could walk to make their voice heard. Everyone is welcome; any knowledge on geology, energy, economics, policy making particularly appreciated.","tag_id":"1077"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"521","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:53","entity_id":"3852","entity_type":"node","quote":"Basilicata has oil \u2013 in fact, it is Europe's biggest onshore oil field. This is at best a mixed blessing: proud locals think it may be a blessing for Italy, who gets the revenues, but it is a curse for them, as they get to deal with the environmental costs. To make this worse, arcane implementation details of the Eurozone's fiscal compact\u00a0implies that Basilicata has money in the bank from oil extraction royalties, but cannot touch it to fight Italy's current recession.\u00a0\nThis theme is the subject of passionate discussion in Matera and Basilicata. In this session, we would like local people and guests from all over the world to exchange notes on surviving the oil economy, hopefully figuring out together some actionable path that the citizens of Basilicata could walk to make their voice heard. Everyone is welcome; any knowledge on geology, energy, economics, policy making particularly appreciated.","tag_id":"1181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"522","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"3869","entity_type":"node","quote":"The idea at it\u2019s core is to collect the Archetypes, Behaviours, Technologies, and Memes that are Transforming our world, and to use them to build a story of Positive Social Transformation. As well as telling this story the cards can be used for Brainstorming, Forecasting, Generating new lines of intellectual inquiry, and mapping change within your community.\nWhy the Tarot?\nThe Tarot has at it\u2019s core a story of Personal Transformation \u2013 the Fools Journey. The Archetypes the Fool meets and events that befall the Fool on his way result in his personal growth and spiritual transformation. Despite this linear narrative however, the shuffling of the cards, or conscious use, combined with the opportunity for interpretation of the images, allows for multiple narratives and paths to emerge. The cards offer a point of provocation for us to create patterns and pathways for Social Transformation.\nMany stories are being told of our future. These Meta Narratives are mostly either of Technological Salvation, Financial Collapse, Ecological Destruction, or outright Armageddon. It is necessary for us to find new stories, stories that are both positive and inclusive if we are to create a world worth inhabiting.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"523","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"3869","entity_type":"node","quote":"The idea at it\u2019s core is to collect the Archetypes, Behaviours, Technologies, and Memes that are Transforming our world, and to use them to build a story of Positive Social Transformation. As well as telling this story the cards can be used for Brainstorming, Forecasting, Generating new lines of intellectual inquiry, and mapping change within your community.\nWhy the Tarot?\nThe Tarot has at it\u2019s core a story of Personal Transformation \u2013 the Fools Journey. The Archetypes the Fool meets and events that befall the Fool on his way result in his personal growth and spiritual transformation. Despite this linear narrative however, the shuffling of the cards, or conscious use, combined with the opportunity for interpretation of the images, allows for multiple narratives and paths to emerge. The cards offer a point of provocation for us to create patterns and pathways for Social Transformation.\nMany stories are being told of our future. These Meta Narratives are mostly either of Technological Salvation, Financial Collapse, Ecological Destruction, or outright Armageddon. It is necessary for us to find new stories, stories that are both positive and inclusive if we are to create a world worth inhabiting.","tag_id":"1182"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"524","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:57","entity_id":"14075","entity_type":"comment","quote":"From what I understand there's a bit of a lineage from Hermetic tarot icons, through Jungian archetypes and into Campbell's \"Hero's Journey\" which, whilst controversial, has huge cultural impact on the stories we tell, values we hold and lives we live today.\nI'm interested in a similar perspective, in how we allow and appropriate from wisdom & traditions that are common and useful to inform and shape the decisions about the kind of work we do.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"525","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:57","entity_id":"14075","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The workplace and meaningful work are disconnected entities right now, with Social Innovation as a collective subculture being the only real consciousness making gradual steps towards amending this as far as I know.\nThis isn't a \"everyone is ignorant and should do things differently\" post - this is a \"everyone recognises deeply that we could be living and working better, but the dialogue and tools to do so remain unsurfaced and held with deep suspicion\".","tag_id":"1183"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"526","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 14:58","entity_id":"14102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You might also want to check out Emanuele's session - speaking of narratives, he thinks looking into the collective memory and histories might also help build new cultural stories and identities..","tag_id":"1159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"527","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 15:10","entity_id":"14123","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's interesting that you want to create a new version of an existing system.\nTools shape the way you think, as the limits of the tools you have, defines the range of range of possible operations that you can do. \"When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a thumb...\" :))\nAs with physical tools, mental tools are even more so, as their limits defines the limits of the possible frames-of-reference that you can conceptualise.\nWorking with the tarot requires working within the frame of reference that the tarot has at it's base. The modern day equivalents are basic extensions of Jung's work, which in turn can be traced back to the classic western alchemical elements.","tag_id":"1184"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"528","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:49","entity_id":"3878","entity_type":"node","quote":"Members of various solidarity networks, cooperative initiatives and grassroots innovation structures in\u00a0Greece organise, for the third consecutive year in Athens, the Festival for Solidarity & Cooperative\nEconomy","tag_id":"1107"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"529","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:50","entity_id":"3878","entity_type":"node","quote":"for the third consecutive year in Athens, the Festival for Solidarity & Cooperative\nEconomy, which will be held between October 10th and 12th, 2014.\nThis year groups from different European countries are invited to exchange experiences, knowledge and\u00a0struggles under the slogan \"Another world is here, be part of it!\"","tag_id":"1185"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"530","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:50","entity_id":"3878","entity_type":"node","quote":"Round 200 initiatives from over Greece participated in the previous festivals and hundreds of volunteers\u00a0helped organise them. Participants varied from social clinics and solidarity pharmacies to time banks, social\nkitchens, traditional seed banks, eco-communities, cooperatives or social solidarity and exchange networks,\u00a0including initiatives like the worker's self-managed factory of Vio.Me, the Kinisi 136 water movement, the\u00a0Spithari eco-community project, the collective of Kafeneio Akadimias or Athens Time Bank, amongst others.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"531","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:51","entity_id":"3878","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Festival4sce differs from other similar events because it is entirely organized by grassroots initiatives. It\u00a0is based on horizontality, collective decision making, direct democracy processes, reciprocity, solidarity,\nparticipatory leadership and collective intelligence. There are no sponsors, no funding from organisations,\u00a0nor arbitrage.","tag_id":"1186"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"532","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:51","entity_id":"3878","entity_type":"node","quote":"Year after year, the Festival4sce is a meeting point for exchanging knowledge and also offers visitors an\u00a0alternative and effective way out of the crisis. Discussions, presentations and workshops will debate round:\u00a0the commons, de-growth, exchange networks, alternative currencies, labour collectives, eco-communities,\u00a0waste management, resource allocation, sustainability and social participation.\nFor the first time, this year the Festival4sce is calling upon groups from around Europe in order to create\u00a0links between countries and initiatives, with the objective of transforming the festival into an event of\u00a0interest across Europe.\n\nThe Festival4sce promotes a world that fosters communication, mutual exchange and the transition to a\u00a0society based on participation and cooperation; which aims at self-management, solidarity, sustainability,\nself-sufficiency and at respecting man and nature alike.\nThe festival is a live proof of what passionate and committed people can do if they work together.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"533","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:55","entity_id":"3888","entity_type":"node","quote":"W.I.P: This will be further updated\nWe are all gamers now, we always have been some might say.\nGame systems are as old as our species, maybe even older. Nature builds with them, we survive upon them. From a human perspective, 2014 has seen a significant pivotal shift in contemporary perception of Games; as entertainment, as an engagement tactic, as productivity enhancement.\nAs a tool for building a better society? Profitable, perhaps not. Necessary - I would argue yes.\nThere are a lot of things that games & playful experiences do really well; build meaning, trigger motivation, develop narratives, form identities, promote experimentation... we could go on...","tag_id":"1187"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"534","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:57","entity_id":"3888","entity_type":"node","quote":"Whether we're talking about digital or live-action or conceptual games; too much time is spent in trying to convince infrastructure gatekeepers of the day that they shouldn't be afraid of designing for serious, tangible impact with play in mind; than is spent actually building these systems.\nGamification, whilst useful and widely hailed as the way forward, doesn't compensate for inherent weaknesses in processes and interactions that need to be designed better in order to be both engaging and useful to citizens and those responsible for providing essential services to them.","tag_id":"1188"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"535","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 17:59","entity_id":"3883","entity_type":"node","quote":"CoderDojo is a non profit global movement founded by James Whelton and Bill Liao started in 2011 (see here for the complete story https:\/\/coderdojo.com\/about\/ ). The aim of the movement is to encourage creativity in young people (from 7 to 17 years old) teaching them how to code, develop apps, programs, games and explore technology.","tag_id":"1189"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"536","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:00","entity_id":"3883","entity_type":"node","quote":"he aim of the movement is to encourage creativity in young people (from 7 to 17 years old) teaching them how to code, develop apps, programs, games and explore technology. \nIn the session we will explain not only what CoderDojo means and how it is possible to teach coding to young people having fun, but we\u2019ll also tell the story of CoderDojo Matera (\u00a0http:\/\/www.coderdojomatera.it\/ ), from its birth (the first CoderDojo was held @unMonastery) to the Big CoderDojo of the 4th of October. It\u2019s a story of success and failure, but first of all it\u2019s a story of people that are trying to change something starting from the bottom. \nIn the session we\u2019ll discuss not only what we have done, but also about what could be the next steps in the project.\nIf you want to have a flavor of what we are talking about watch this: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mxd9SlmWrqM","tag_id":"1190"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"537","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:00","entity_id":"14226","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi,\nI can help organizing the session and of course take part of it!","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"538","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:01","entity_id":"14494","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I can help too @azzurra and @Marc for this session. Let me know ;)","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"539","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:04","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"Not surprisingly, when we feel lonely or isolated, are in immediate danger of flooding or some other disaster, or living with a long term medical condition it is help from friends, family and neighbors that\u00a0we find the most helpful\u00a0(this is why I think @Ben\u2019s and Remy\u2019s session on\u00a0Future of Care in the Hands of Hackers? is the place to be at LOTE4)","tag_id":"997"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"540","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:04","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"Now imagine being able to\u00a0mesh together all sorts of digital data- private sector \u2018big data\u2019 (telecom providers on how people user mobile phone); city\u2019s data on urban planning, energy and water supply; citizen-generated crowdsourced data and tweets; digital platforms and networks that help organize and coordinate stuff like Uber and AirBnB.","tag_id":"1191"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"541","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:05","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"citizen-generated crowdsourced data and tweets; digital platforms and networks that help organize and coordinate stuff like Uber and AirBnB","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"542","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:05","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"digital platforms and networks that help organize and coordinate stuff like Uber and AirBnB.","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"543","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:08","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"n a way, it\u2019s tapping into the growing infrastructure of a\u00a0sharing economy\u00a0to help citizens reduce risks before a disaster strikes and bounce back faster from its effects (one of the better\u00a0write-ups\u00a0I\u2019ve come across is by Helen Goulden of Nesta, with h\/t @gquggiotto, while Patrick Meier has been a source of constant inspiration).","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"544","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:08","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"As mentioned up top, we\u2019re already seeing some of this in action. \u00a0San Francisco and Portland are working with AirBnB to strengthen\u00a0city-level emergency preparedness, Rio de Janeiro \u00a0is trading data on construction projects, city events, road sensors and cameras on its highways for real-time data of popular travel and cycling apps- Waze, Moovit and Strava- \u00a0to do better\u00a0traffic management and urban planning. \u00a0In FYR Macedonia, an initiative is looking at whether the\u00a0mobile phone data can be used as a proxy\u00a0for real-time disaster management.","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"545","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:09","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"Could we start\u00a0a list of interesting digital data \u2018stewards\u2019 whose services and actions can be tapped\u00a0into in emergencies? \u00a0\nMy 4-year old says that each time a particular boy in her school gets sniffles, the entire class is sick the next day.\u00a0 So, if preschoolers can be an early warning sensor network for a flu epidemic, do we consider only digital data or the existing data that can be made available\u00a0in a form that it helps better, faster decision making?","tag_id":"1192"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"546","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:09","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"hat nudges may get and keep these outfits playing ball?\u00a0 In San Francisco, some AirBnB hosts will be trained to be first responders in emergencies in their communities- who wouldn\u2019t want to stay at that person\u2019s place, right?","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"547","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:10","entity_id":"3894","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can or should this type of a process be engineered in a first place? After all, the examples we have (AirBnB, Waze, Moovit) took place without someone like UNDP getting involved.\u00a0 On the other side, most of these cases are coming from countries where a lot of services are already working well- what about the less developed places?","tag_id":"1193"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"548","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:11","entity_id":"14145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I remember a conversation during a recent event in which a city Councilor from Amsterdam was in a session about \"using the \"sharing\" economy to boost the city's ability to deal with large numbers of additional visitors e.g. for events in the city. Sat next to this person was a representative from Airbnb in Amsterdam. Based on what the Councilor was saying it would seem that there were no local groups or organisations that they could collaborate with. I asked whether they had actually reached out to the actors who are already there and the and try to work with them the response was that they were very difficult to deal with: didn't respond to public calls etc., the means at which the councilor had at their disposal to connect with and include local actors.","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"549","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:12","entity_id":"14145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I remember a conversation during a recent event in which a city Councilor from Amsterdam was in a session about \"using the \"sharing\" economy to boost the city's ability to deal with large numbers of additional visitors e.g. for events in the city. Sat next to this person was a representative from Airbnb in Amsterdam. Based on what the Councilor was saying it would seem that there were no local groups or organisations that they could collaborate with. I asked whether they had actually reached out to the actors who are already there and the and try to work with them the response was that they were very difficult to deal with: didn't respond to public calls etc., the means at which the councilor had at their disposal to connect with and include local actors.","tag_id":"1194"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"550","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:12","entity_id":"14145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the other hand, there was a younger person there, an activist, who had been trying to get the city administration to do exactly that...work with local groups but was finding it very difficult. For one thing, he stated,\u00a0 the fact that many civil servants had indeed used services like airbnb privately when travelling biased them towards this service as opposed to some local small service that they had never heard of.","tag_id":"1194"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"551","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:13","entity_id":"14145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Resilience as I understand it is very much about people with complimentary skills and reach out into different networks and resources being in touch with one another and being reachable for others. It's about a social fabric needing to be in place so people can respond quickly and self-organise. And the less that social fabric is dependent on certain corporations the better for many reasons imho. For one thing these companies can go bankrupt or be banned at any time. Some of the actors you name are especially dependent on friendly legislation and have started a lobby organisation, Peers, to try to swing legislation in their favour.","tag_id":"1195"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"552","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:13","entity_id":"14145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also there is the question of data ownership and personal data sovereignty. I am accountable to a certain set of laws, but if the actors on which we make ourselves dependent are not this may cause a lot of problems.\nYou have reasons for looking to those kinds of actors first, can you maybe list what the advantages are as seen from your perspective?","tag_id":"1196"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"553","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:14","entity_id":"14451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Crisis mapping is a rather well-known way of citizen-driven disaster response. It's work done by, for example, the Standby Task Force, involving for example crisis mapping for the current Ebola outbreak. And for the IT world's own variety of disasters, there is also a collaborative computer security incident database.","tag_id":"1010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"554","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:14","entity_id":"14451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another interesting new citizen tool for disaster response is Peacekeeper, \"an organization that builds and advocates voluntary systems of emergency protection\". They have an app which kind of is like a 911 call to your neighbors. While that is clearly tainted by US \"rightwing nuts\", I find the concept interesting and relevant.","tag_id":"1197"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"555","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:15","entity_id":"14451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(you'll probably know it too, it's a UN \/ EU project). Take something like this project, add case information about epidemics and diseases, and allow citizens to add all other incidents (like place and date of robberies when travelling etc.), and we'd have a system that allows informed risk assessment for everyone, everywhere by querying that database. There would be no need to rely on blunt statistics anymore, which are just aggregates of such data. To my knowledge, there is no system aggregating all spatial risk data so far, esp. not on a global scale, but clearly there should be :)","tag_id":"1198"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"556","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:16","entity_id":"14451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Personally I would love to see a network of citizens and their resource being able to do disaster response on their own. A network is uniquely apt, since it has many redundant links that can take the additional load when a disaster disrupts part of the network. Say, a family might be able to take in a second family who lost their home in a flood for half a year or so, it just is not a comfortable permanent situation.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"557","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:16","entity_id":"14451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm just not happy with central entities like AirBnB taking a role in this (from all central entities, companies I trust the least). So yes, I advocate an engineered \"disaster-response network\" of citizens, and would like to gather other people's hints and tips about what is already there and how to build it.","tag_id":"1074"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"558","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:17","entity_id":"14452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he digital assets track also focuses on policy implications of stewarding digital assets. Now disaster response and other tasks of citizen protection are traditionally tasks of the state. Taking in private sector actors like AirBnB, and \"the crowd\" of citizens, will lead to interesting new policy challenges. Did these emerge already? Did best practices (\"solution patterns\") emerge to deal with them?","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"559","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:18","entity_id":"14452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Now disaster response and other tasks of citizen protection are traditionally tasks of the state. Taking in private sector actors like AirBnB, and \"the crowd\" of citizens, will lead to interesting new policy challenges. Did these emerge already? Did best practices (\"solution patterns\") emerge to deal with them?","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"560","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:20","entity_id":"14466","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Nadia, agree with you that focus should be on people vs. corporate giants-\u00a0it's about a crowd! \u00a0What i like about the AirBnB story is that based on a request from one of the hosts, the company hacked itself to allow free rendering of places in case of emergencies. \u00a0Now, as hosts get community disaster management planning - this is going to stay with them, with the individuals and their neighbors, friends, etc- irrespective of whether AirBnB is there or not.\u00a0So, one of my questions i suppose (and as you see, this is a very much thinking-on-a-go type inquiry) is how can we tap into these digital platforms, some of which may be corporate (AirBnB) and some arent (Open Street Map), work with citizens who take part in them in order to prime them to react when a disaster strikes.","tag_id":"1199"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"561","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:20","entity_id":"14466","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Matthias, love the Peacekeeper app- haven\u2019t seen it before, thanks for sharing! You asked a question far more elegantly than I have- what does it take to have a community do disaster management on its own, and what role can digital assets play in it?","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"562","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:21","entity_id":"3913","entity_type":"node","quote":"Running a project that benefits us all for free, but monetary donations are never enough to even cover your expenses? Or you want to donate to your favorite open-something project but just can't afford it? We have developed a new tool \"Makerfox Support\" to help with that. It debuts in this session, and you may join its first-ever live use with your own projects and donations.","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"563","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:22","entity_id":"3913","entity_type":"node","quote":"What this new tool solves is the dilemma of donating: On one hand, you want to donate to your favorite Commons project (open source, open hardware, a community center, whatever). On the other hand, you can't afford to donate in money as much as you want to, and your favorite project often has no use for the items and services that you could donate in-kind.","tag_id":"1200"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"564","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:22","entity_id":"3913","entity_type":"node","quote":"We worked on this innovation over the last two months, and it's nearly done now. It will debut in this LOTE4 session with a presentation and interactive live demo about how you can donate to projects and causes without money.\nWhat this new tool solves is the dilemma of donating: On one hand, you want to donate to your favorite Commons project (open source, open hardware, a community center, whatever). On the other hand, you can't afford to donate in money as much as you want to, and your favorite project often has no use for the items and services that you could donate in-kind.\nNow with Makerfox Support, your favorite project A can get desired products and services from user B, who wants to support project C, which gets desired products and services from you, who wants to support project A. Got it? :D It's just the simplest form of an in-kind donation exchange to solve the coincidence of wants problem. This, and more complex variants, are found by the Makerfox algorithm.\nWe will do the first-ever live demo of this new\u00a0\"Makerfox Support\" feature in this session. You can just watch, but we invite you to be a part of it: in that case, register a Makerfox account and bring a notebook, your project and \/ or skills and items to donate to others' projects. (You probably already have a Makerfox account because it's the no-money marketplace most LOTE-goers got their conference ticket from!)","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"565","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:25","entity_id":"14159","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Projects are still in the making, that's why they are not yet visible to Makerfox users ;) But it's not exactly secret either, so here are a bit more details: you're right, there will be project accounts like LOTE4, but as a feature: one user can add several projects and switch between them without entering a password, and share access to them with other \"makers\". Project support works like the current Makerfox Transfer feature, just that it is done from a project directory where each project can present itself, and that users can configure weekly limits (or something, not too clear) to prevent unwanted effects when donating larger amounts over time.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"566","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:26","entity_id":"14159","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But it's not exactly secret either, so here are a bit more details: you're right, there will be project accounts like LOTE4, but as a feature: one user can add several projects and switch between them without entering a password, and share access to them with other \"makers\". Project support works like the current Makerfox Transfer feature, just that it is done from a project directory where each project can present itself, and that users can configure weekly limits (or something, not too clear) to prevent unwanted effects when donating larger amounts over time.\nAnd you're right, I should also explain how normal inter-project collaboration works. Project Support is just that, plus that it's not necessarily the project team which puts in the services to compensate their side of the exchange \u2013 now it can be donors, which allows for funny aggregation effects like in crowdfunding.\nIf this feature works as intended, I hope to integrate it with the Edgeryders platform as our means of inter-project collaboration. Edgeryders will be a project too, get many barter value donations, and with them buy social media services to relieve @Noemi from too much work \u2026 or so the story goes","tag_id":"1201"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"567","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:26","entity_id":"14449","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think you should focus on explaining the economic challenges of the \"stewarding free stuff\" in some detail before going to explain how your new tool is meant to solve them. Because, that is one of the key questions we're dealing with in the track on stewardship (see).","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"568","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:29","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"Proponents of the\u00a0Common Libraries\u00a0initiative believe there is an urgent and pressing need to evolve libraries so that they might underpin a 21st century knowledge commons \u2013 functioning as trusted and impartial platforms for the production, exchange and consumption of knowledge and know-how \u2013 in both tangible locations and virtual spaces","tag_id":"1019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"569","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:30","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"21st century knowledge commons \u2013 functioning as trusted and impartial platforms for the production, exchange and consumption of knowledge and know-how \u2013 in both tangible locations and virtual spaces","tag_id":"1202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"570","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:30","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"21st century knowledge commons \u2013 functioning as trusted and impartial platforms for the production, exchange and consumption of knowledge and know-how \u2013 in both tangible locations and virtual spaces. So, they are using their expertise in design, technology, community engagement and social enterprise to work closely with library service users and providers right around the world to that end; and, subject to a successful bid, that includes working in and around Matera linked to its efforts to become European Capital of Culture in 2019.","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"571","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:32","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"Their aim is to empower people to co-design and deliver new library services in our increasingly open source society, so that they are responsive to technological advancements and fast-changing local needs, as well as positioned to play their part in shaping emergent socio-economic opportunities. The explicit intention, then, is to revitalise the public library ethos and render library services more relevant, useful and sustainable in their appeal to (and involvement of) broad-ranging audiences, in particular, in our digital age.","tag_id":"1063"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"572","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:33","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"Their aim is to empower people to co-design and deliver new library services in our increasingly open source society, so that they are responsive to technological advancements and fast-changing local needs, as well as positioned to play their part in shaping emergent socio-economic opportunities. The explicit intention, then, is to revitalise the public library ethos and render library services more relevant, useful and sustainable in their appeal to (and involvement of) broad-ranging audiences, in particular, in our digital age.\nThe initiative flows from the drivers of change in UK library services,\u00a0attempts\u00a0elsewhere to reconfigure libraries as spaces to develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) skills, together with wider developments in the digital landscape. It is also coloured by the endeavours of the\u00a0Open Source\u00a0and\u00a0Creative Commons\u00a0movements, community-led libraries as well as the core team\u2019s enthusiasm for\u00a0hacking and making.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"573","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:34","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the course of launching the initiative to engage a wider community of interest in Spring 2014, the team were encouraged\u00a0to explore the potential for Common Libraries to draw upon the\u00a0peer-to-peer\u00a0and\u00a0sharing economy\u00a0movement in future \u2013 culminating in receipt of an international\u00a0OuiShare Award. Helpfully, this reads across to the efforts of those who are re-imagining libraries as contemporary\u00a0platforms\u00a0or, else, seeking to enhance or evolve them through automated\u00a0book share\u00a0services and\u00a0personal portable library networks\u00a0(PPLNs) \u2013 such that they have already begun to iterate their starting point.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"574","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:35","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"Libraries as spaces where communities can\u00a0access support to publish their unique knowledge and know-how under a creative commons license and contribute to the Open Knowledge project\nLibraries as knowledge exchanges \u2013 where communities can\u00a0share\u00a0their knowledge and know-how with one another in a practical and playful manner to build social capital\nLibraries as gateways to a local community\u2019s knowledge assets through #humansearch","tag_id":"1063"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"575","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:35","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is a Common Library\u00a0\u2013\u00a0responsive to technological change but, first and foremost, people-powered.\nThe team is collaborating with public library services as well as communities of interest to establish Common Libraries in the UK \u2013 developing local partnerships, nurturing joint ventures and encouraging social innovation. But, they are keen to identify organisations right around the world who are self-organising access to knowledge and learning in new ways, and with whom they might usefully work in future.\nThis workshop will introduce the initiative, encourage a dialogue between interested parties to improve understanding of the library landscape internationally as well as question if\/how best to steward intellectual property assets for community benefit.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"576","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:36","entity_id":"3924","entity_type":"node","quote":"Proponents of the\u00a0Common Libraries\u00a0initiative believe there is an urgent and pressing need to evolve libraries so that they might underpin a 21st century knowledge commons \u2013 functioning as trusted and impartial platforms for the production, exchange and consumption of knowledge and know-how \u2013 in both tangible locations and virtual spaces. So, they are using their expertise in design, technology, community engagement and social enterprise to work closely with library service users and providers right around the world to that end; and, subject to a successful bid, that includes working in and around Matera linked to its efforts to become European Capital of Culture in 2019.\nTheir aim is to empower people to co-design and deliver new library services in our increasingly open source society, so that they are responsive to technological advancements and fast-changing local needs, as well as positioned to play their part in shaping emergent socio-economic opportunities. The explicit intention, then, is to revitalise the public library ethos and render library services more relevant, useful and sustainable in their appeal to (and involvement of) broad-ranging audiences, in particular, in our digital age.\nThe initiative flows from the drivers of change in UK library services,\u00a0attempts\u00a0elsewhere to reconfigure libraries as spaces to develop Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) skills, together with wider developments in the digital landscape. It is also coloured by the endeavours of the\u00a0Open Source\u00a0and\u00a0Creative Commons\u00a0movements, community-led libraries as well as the core team\u2019s enthusiasm for\u00a0hacking and making.\nIn the course of launching the initiative to engage a wider community of interest in Spring 2014, the team were encouraged\u00a0to explore the potential for Common Libraries to draw upon the\u00a0peer-to-peer\u00a0and\u00a0sharing economy\u00a0movement in future \u2013 culminating in receipt of an international\u00a0OuiShare Award. Helpfully, this reads across to the efforts of those who are re-imagining libraries as contemporary\u00a0platforms\u00a0or, else, seeking to enhance or evolve them through automated\u00a0book share\u00a0services and\u00a0personal portable library networks\u00a0(PPLNs) \u2013 such that they have already begun to iterate their starting point.\nImagine\u2026\n\nLibraries as spaces where communities can\u00a0access support to publish their unique knowledge and know-how under a creative commons license and contribute to the Open Knowledge project\nLibraries as knowledge exchanges \u2013 where communities can\u00a0share\u00a0their knowledge and know-how with one another in a practical and playful manner to build social capital\nLibraries as gateways to a local community\u2019s knowledge assets through #humansearch\n\nThis is a Common Library\u00a0\u2013\u00a0responsive to technological change but, first and foremost, people-powered.\nThe team is collaborating with public library services as well as communities of interest to establish Common Libraries in the UK \u2013 developing local partnerships, nurturing joint ventures and encouraging social innovation. But, they are keen to identify organisations right around the world who are self-organising access to knowledge and learning in new ways, and with whom they might usefully work in future.\nThis workshop will introduce the initiative, encourage a dialogue between interested parties to improve understanding of the library landscape internationally as well as question if\/how best to steward intellectual property assets for community benefit.","tag_id":"1203"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"577","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:37","entity_id":"14238","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I guess what we didn't really go into at Lote3 is the process, namely how is the collaboration with public libraries working out? They say public institutions or services are the hardest to reform or learn new ways, so surely \"empowering\" must face some challenges. Do you have community connectors\/ sharers\/ hackers etc .. people who are training and accommodating existing challenges with the needs of the future Common Libraries?","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"578","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:39","entity_id":"14448","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I agree with @Noemi, reforming traditional institutions must be very hard. But I'm not proposing to stop at describing the challenges. Common Libraries will have a wealth of experiences and tips for aiding such a reform, and I'd propose you could put some focus on your patterns of transition: proven, generalizable ideas that can help transition from traditional to contemporary models, for one library, and maybe for copyright policies as well. (For the pattern format, see the writeup linked above. But don't focus on the format too much, we'll get this done while documenting your session.)\nWorks? Tell us","tag_id":"1204"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"579","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:39","entity_id":"14448","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We have created a little writeup about how, in managing and maintaining the Digital Commons, we're caught in the middle between DIY approaches and policy \/ legislation, with a lot of friction and contradiction involved between the two. I like the Common Libraries project a lot as it fits right into this, umh, conflict, as exemplified by the PPLNs hat you mentioned. Would be great (read: funny and intriguing for the audience even) to have many more practical examples like that :)","tag_id":"1205"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"580","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:42","entity_id":"3927","entity_type":"node","quote":"A coworking space is basically a community of people who have their own space to work and to evolve as professionals. It's pretty much like Orwell's Animal farm where the animals own the farm after getting rid of the farmers. Territory changes your status dramatically: a group of people who own territory suddenly become a nation, a nation that controls its territory becomes a sovereign state. Now imagine an independent community of professionals who have their own space to work, they are their own employers. Only a decade ago this was hard to imagine, many would even say it's a utopia. But only in a few years hundreds of coworking spaces have emerged around the world. Nevertheless, starting a coworking space can be still an almost impossible challenge, especially when you are not a business man. Utopianlab, for instance, was founded by three freelancers with no business experience, and faced many challenges in the past few months. But it survived until now and continues to dream about something that far bigger than what we have now.","tag_id":"1025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"581","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:42","entity_id":"3927","entity_type":"node","quote":"A coworking space is basically a community of people who have their own space to work and to evolve as professionals. It's pretty much like Orwell's Animal farm where the animals own the farm after getting rid of the farmers. Territory changes your status dramatically: a group of people who own territory suddenly become a nation, a nation that controls its territory becomes a sovereign state. Now imagine an independent community of professionals who have their own space to work, they are their own employers. Only a decade ago this was hard to imagine, many would even say it's a utopia. But only in a few years hundreds of coworking spaces have emerged around the world. Nevertheless, starting a coworking space can be still an almost impossible challenge, especially when you are not a business man. Utopianlab, for instance, was founded by three freelancers with no business experience, and faced many challenges in the past few months. But it survived until now and continues to dream about something that far bigger than what we have now.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentassets: coworking spaceInga Popovaite\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1206"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"582","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:43","entity_id":"3927","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nevertheless, starting a coworking space can be still an almost impossible challenge, especially when you are not a business man. Utopianlab, for instance, was founded by three freelancers with no business experience, and faced many challenges in the past few months. But it survived until now and continues to dream about something that far bigger than what we have now.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"583","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:50","entity_id":"3928","entity_type":"node","quote":"We first talked about developing data coops for community benefit when we joined\u00a0Edgeryders\u00a0at the\u00a0UnMonastery\u00a0for #LOTE3 last Autumn.\u00a0Our experience of supporting the\u00a0Our Digital Community\u00a0initiative with the\u00a0Creative Coop, membership of the\u00a0Local Public Data Panel, as well as conversations with\u00a0local government\u00a0colleagues in the UK had led us to conclude that the community sector lags behind its public and private counter-parts where establishing a reliable and effective intelligence capability is concerned.\nCollective\u00a0thinking evolved and we posted a detailed\u00a0update\u00a0back in June 2014 \u2013 in relation to which we were genuinely overwhelmed by the positive feedback we received from people interested to understand our ideas in greater depth.","tag_id":"1207"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"584","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:50","entity_id":"3928","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our experience of supporting the\u00a0Our Digital Community\u00a0initiative with the\u00a0Creative Coop, membership of the\u00a0Local Public Data Panel, as well as conversations with\u00a0local government\u00a0colleagues in the UK had led us to conclude that the community sector lags behind its public and private counter-parts where establishing a reliable and effective intelligence capability is concerned.\nCollective\u00a0thinking evolved and we posted a detailed\u00a0update\u00a0back in June 2014 \u2013 in relation to which we were genuinely overwhelmed by the positive feedback we received from people interested to understand our ideas in greater depth.\nWe\u2019ve since benefited from discussions with\u00a0Mydex CIC\u00a0about its personal data exchange initiative;\u00a0New Philanthropy Capital\u00a0about its involvement in establishing the\u00a0Justice Data Lab;\u00a0nquiring minds\u00a0about fit with the range of exciting projects that it is taking forward at present; @MarkBraggins from the\u00a0Hampshire Hub\u00a0as well as Steve Peters (@open_data) and colleagues from\u00a0Legsb\u00a0and the\u00a0LGA.\u00a0We also contributed to a fringe\u00a0event\u00a0kindly organised by\u00a0Open Data Manchester\u00a0at the\u00a0Open Knowledge Festival\u00a0in Berlin back in July which helped us to further refine our approach.\nSo,\u00a0we\u2019re incredibly\u00a0pleased that the\u00a0Social Investment Business\u00a0recently agreed to support a targeted piece of work in relation to Data Coop development which will be undertaken over the coming months \u2013 led by the Creative Coop working with Common Futures\u00a0and\u00a0Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP.","tag_id":"1191"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"585","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:52","entity_id":"3928","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our website will soon be live and carry full information about the first phase of activity planned - a rapid research project to understand the challenges and opportunities in greater depth from a legal, technical and community perspective. This workshop will introduce the initiative, encourage a dialogue between interested parties to improve our understanding of the data ownership landscape internationally as well as question how best to steward intellectual property assets for community benefit.","tag_id":"1208"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"586","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:54","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"Water is vital for life, and is under increasing stress. Addressing increasing water stress, especially in the face of climate change is going to take informed action from all levels - from governments to water infrastructure providers to individual users.\n\nWater usage on a country, district and city-wide scale is monitored, and use for individual homes and businesses is known, but the granularity of looking at water usage needs to improve. Water providers often see buildings as black boxes that water comes into and goes out of, but how it is used inside isn't readily studied - nor are there many tools to do so. We're developing a networked open hardware acoustic-based water use sensor, Open Droplet, that can be used to understand water use in different settings to try to understand how water is used in a building, and to provide immediate and contextualised feedback to the user about their water consumption.","tag_id":"1209"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"587","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:54","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"We're developing a networked open hardware acoustic-based water use sensor, Open Droplet, that can be used to understand water use in different settings to try to understand how water is used in a building, and to provide immediate and contextualised feedback to the user about their water consumption.","tag_id":"1210"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"588","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:57","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"open hardware acoustic-based water use sensor, Open Droplet, that can be used to understand water use in different settings to try to understand how water is used in a building, and to provide immediate and contextualised feedback to the user about their water consumption.\n\n\nWith IoT devices, there is often an implicit suggestion that the onus is on the individual to effect change. While it's important for individuals to take action - in this case on water usage - we need to be aware of how individual use fits into the broader system of water provision. This can vary widely from place to place, and has a significant impact on how the data should be interpreted and what action needs to be taken.","tag_id":"1211"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"589","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:57","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"The foundation of contextualising water usage are similar to those underpinning the session on the future of disaster response\u00a0. Indeed, the long term aim of working on Open Droplet is to allow for community sensing that will be useful in times of crisis as well as being fundamental to resilience.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"590","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:58","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":". Indeed, the long term aim of working on Open Droplet is to allow for community sensing that will be useful in times of crisis as well as being fundamental to resilience.","tag_id":"1212"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"591","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 18:58","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"Through the session I'd love to explore with the group the different concepts that need to be considered in providing a holistic view of the water use system, including considering collecting data from all important water consumers, and investigating how aspects of an environment - for instance the prevalence of non-permeable surfaces, or the size of storm drains - affect the overall water availability in an area, and how this is best communicated through a digital platform.","tag_id":"1213"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"592","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:00","entity_id":"3932","entity_type":"node","quote":"The focus of the session is to look at expanding the IoT paradigm, exploring how\u00a0 we can facilitate water stewardship with a two-way data flow between\u00a0 individual water users and water providers, and helping to facilitate\u00a0 new types of community water stewardship with this digital information. The session probably most readily fits into the Physical Assets stream, as it ultimately is about water, but the route to understanding and action is through Digital Assets. Initially I'm thinking the session will look at the following questions - but I'd love to have this evolve:\n\n\n \n  \n  Expanding IoT - What data do we need to have from city and infrastructure providers to give useful context to individual water use?\n   \n \n\n\n \n  \n  How do we responsibly approach the individual's rights to their data?\n   \n \n\n\n \n  \n  How do requirements for water stewardship vary around the globe? How do we accommodate these differences?","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"593","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:01","entity_id":"14365","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm away working on a water sculpture project in the UK just now, but will look into whether there's a working prototype that I can bring along once I'm back at Open Droplet Central! It'd be great to have it there to augment the discussions around contextualisation of information from this kind of IoT device. It's great to have the opportunity to bring this discussion to LOTE4 - it seems a crucial issue to ensure that connected devices are used in the best way to effect significant change and, in terms of environmental sensors particularly, that they more than compensate for the socio-environmental impact of their production.","tag_id":"1214"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"594","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:04","entity_id":"14266","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Wondering what is an initial understanding of temporary custodianship upon which you base your session? It seems to me, also reading about Islington Mill, that it's custodianship de facto (group of people and communities stewarding an asset), but not de jure (nothing to legally protect the asset being ripped off in some way eg through private interests)? Or do you mean something else?","tag_id":"1215"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"595","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:04","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":"In what has been termed the \u2018share economy\u2019, the ideal of \u2018common ownership\u2019 has been perverted by capital to create value through the self-exploitation of the readily sharing prosumer. In this context audiences are always a \u2018steward\u2019 of asset value. This R&D project considers how an art institution and collection can be held as a shared asset.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"596","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:05","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) The collection is an asset that has been standardised and is longer reflective of our current economy. What are the new models out there?","tag_id":"1216"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"597","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:06","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":"How might the term #temporarycustodianship be interpreted through institutions and collections?","tag_id":"1215"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"598","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:06","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":") In light of the apparent revolution towards a \u2018collaborative commons\u2019 economy in which we are each a cottage industry, owning a share in our energy consumption and production, how do we share whilst avoiding self-exploitation?","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"599","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:07","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":"working with arts organisation Islington Mill (North-west England).\u00a0 The project has been defined by an approach of \u201copen space architecture\u201d in which the community defines activity within the building.","tag_id":"1096"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"600","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:08","entity_id":"3935","entity_type":"node","quote":"The project has been defined by an approach of \u201copen space architecture\u201d in which the community defines activity within the building. In parallel with the #temporarycustodianship, the Islington Mill community are already shared custodians (or stewards) of the building. However, it is currently owned out-right by one individual and they are seeking to transfer the asset of the building over to a shared ownership model which is as yet undefined. As part of this they are researching models that will enable power to be spread across institutions, one example being liquid democracy (utilised by the Pirate Party who run their UK HQ from Islington Mill).","tag_id":"1126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"601","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:10","entity_id":"3940","entity_type":"node","quote":"The combination of time frame, recruiting strategies, project descriptions and stakeholder expectations for unMon Matera proved to be treacherously constrictive and led to stress levels and to burn-out that we had hoped to leave behind . Under what conditions can we avoid these happening?","tag_id":"1217"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"602","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:11","entity_id":"3940","entity_type":"node","quote":"The combination of time frame, recruiting strategies, project descriptions and stakeholder expectations for unMon Matera proved to be treacherously constrictive and led to stress levels and to burn-out that we had hoped to leave behind . Under what conditions can we avoid these happening?","tag_id":"1041"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"603","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:11","entity_id":"3940","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"unExpansion\"\u00a0is a workshop to tweak concrete plans for the (very) near future of the unMonastery.\u00a0 While still digesting the triumphs and tribulations of the prototype, we have received several offers from various backgrounds to open unMonasteries. Is it advisable to spread fast? How many unMonasteries would it be ideal or advisable to open in 2015?","tag_id":"1218"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"604","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:12","entity_id":"3940","entity_type":"node","quote":"What kind of time framework shall we focus on? What kind of conditions shall we set as minimum requirements from the host community? In light of the unMonastery Matera prototype what kind of tangible results can we realistically offer? Do we need a \"Manual for unMonastery Stakeholders\" before we start negotiations?","tag_id":"1218"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"605","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:15","entity_id":"14443","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I proposed here that we could try to document experiences with stewardship of digital stuff as a pattern language. Since you know IT, you know design patterns (the GoF book and all that), right? If you want to actively support our experiment, maybe you can already present some of your core models in a pattern shape? Might help other sessions, then (though for that purpose, we'd have to move yours to an earlier spot).","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"606","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:16","entity_id":"14443","entity_type":"comment","quote":"f it does not fit, not an issue, since I'm sure your conceptualization will be so clear that little transformation for the docs is needed. In any case, I'm esp. interested in your patterns \/ modes \/ hacks \/ tips for the economics of a project that has chosen not to sell anything, and if you have something to tell about hitting lesser-know issues with the legal system, that would be very interesting too (esp. for Amelia). Issues beyond the usual copyright \/ open source \/ patent law struggles, I mean.","tag_id":"1208"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"607","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:16","entity_id":"3951","entity_type":"node","quote":"he Hexayurt Project is one of the world's oldest (12 years old) and largest (more than $1m spent per year by > 1000 hexayurt builders, and growing fast) open hardware projects. Because of the extreme decentralization and debureaucratization of the project, it's hard to know everything that is going on. This makes it a tough stewardship challenge.","tag_id":"1219"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"608","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:16","entity_id":"3951","entity_type":"node","quote":"he Hexayurt Project is one of the world's oldest (12 years old) and largest (more than $1m spent per year by > 1000 hexayurt builders, and growing fast) open hardware projects. Because of the extreme decentralization and debureaucratization of the project, it's hard to know everything that is going on. This makes it a tough stewardship challenge","tag_id":"1220"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"609","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:17","entity_id":"3951","entity_type":"node","quote":"Because of the extreme decentralization and debureaucratization of the project, it's hard to know everything that is going on. This makes it a tough stewardship challenge.","tag_id":"1221"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"610","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:17","entity_id":"3951","entity_type":"node","quote":"I'm going to discuss four key aspects of stewardship:\n\nMission - Who do you serve? Why do you do this?\nAssets - What are our advantages? What do we bring to the table? (and the dangers of property as a class of assets)\nThe Legal System - What it's good for, what it's bad for, and how to approach the difficult stuff.\nWho's the us? - How to figure out tricky issues of inclusion, exclusion, power, roles and responsibilities.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"611","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:19","entity_id":"3956","entity_type":"node","quote":"Basilicata is one of the relatively neglected regions of Italy - one of the reasons why Matera with its bright project \"Open Future\" decided to participate in a race for a title of European Capital of Culture 2019. The candidature was accompanied by increasing and astonishing ferment in the city - a huge reverse braindrain brought back the creative minds and the precarious souls who always dreamt about their beautiful city to be something better than it is. In the six past years so much has changed that any citizen asked about it will give you the same answer: You wouldn't recognise Matera if you saw as it used to be.","tag_id":"1222"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"612","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:20","entity_id":"3956","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is why LOTE4 involves a session of Basilicata's stewardship cases - a result of talks over endless amounts of espresso, deep research, travels, sleepless nights of research and incredible engagement and openess of the local community.\nStefania Clemente - cultural animator born, raised and based in Matera. She will tell you about the storytelling project Paesaggi Lucani she worked on in cooperation with Digital Festival of Turin.\nA teaser\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=deXjZC6r-vk\nLuca Tamburrino, young local activist, one of these who travelled and decided to come back to their home town, Matera in this case, shares a story of an abandoned building that was turned into a completely new creature in the city - Unibastoreplus, a mix of a librarian asylum, coworking space and a catapult equipped with all the information on how to grow and get experience abroad.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"613","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:21","entity_id":"3956","entity_type":"node","quote":"rytelling project Paesaggi Lucani she worked on in cooperation with Digital Festival of Turin.","tag_id":"1223"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"614","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:22","entity_id":"3956","entity_type":"node","quote":"Matera in this case, shares a story of an abandoned building that was turned into a completely new creature in the city - Unibastoreplus, a mix of a librarian asylum, coworking space and a catapult equipped with all the information on how to grow and get experience abroad.","tag_id":"1224"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"615","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:22","entity_id":"14442","entity_type":"comment","quote":"aesaggi Lucani is a storytelling project in Basilicata, caring to present the region in a new and better light to help it emerge from neglect. For this they organize a summer school and more in-depth courses where creative professionals learn these storytelling techniques, all the while applying them in training, and the resulting digital story artefacts (like the one about Unibastore+) are then available for free?","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"616","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:23","entity_id":"14442","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If so, that sounds like a pretty ingenious win-win twist to fund what Paesaggi Lucani is caring for (stories and image of the region). Who invented that, who else is contributing funding, and how well does the model work? What role does support form the local and national governments play? It would be great if, beyond explaining the project itself, we as the audience could understand the social and economic dynamics of the underlying model, and how we could apply it in other contexts.","tag_id":"1225"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"617","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:31","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"Lote4 Physical is a track that discusses different forms of generating, managing and lobbying for an engagement with physical assets in way that is supporting a sustainable development of our societies. Within the proposed session the use of natural resources like water and oil, woods and rivers, the location of illegal dumps and new ways of bringing back to use and sharing unkept and abandoned buildings in communities will be discussed.","tag_id":"1105"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"618","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:32","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"A first possible output could be a visible relation to a bigger policy framework like e.g. SDG\u2019s or UNCSD or CBD to increase the influence of practical approaches with political decision making processes.","tag_id":"1226"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"619","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:32","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"A second output could be the identification of those assets and contexts in which there is a greater chance to move ahead with exemplary successes.","tag_id":"1227"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"620","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:33","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"A first stream of work can come from the current Edgeryders' collaboration with UNDP and UNESCO. Therefore it seems more than relevant shaping the capacities within our network to fill some conceptual frameworks of these international organizations with life.\nBy combining the different expertise offered in the sessions we would like to \u201escan the network\u201c for experiences on the ground that can be seen as practical efforts linking to international agreements that are often lacking practical credibility and local action.","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"621","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:34","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"By combining the different expertise offered in the sessions we would like to \u201escan the network\u201c for experiences on the ground that can be seen as practical efforts linking to international agreements that are often lacking practical credibility and local action.\nIn this regard, concerning our output we would like to answer the following questions together: Why do we need a different interaction of politics, economy, civil society? Which needs do institutions have concerning the engagement of civil society? How can we (Edgeryders) engage and what do we have to offer? (these are only a first suggestion, please expand)","tag_id":"1228"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"622","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:34","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"A second stream of work could concentrate on participants' knowledge and personal experience about attempts to generate, manage or lobby for projects aimed at communities' stewardship of existing unused or under-utilised buildings","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"623","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:34","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"In particular, the prolonged crisis has further reduced the willingness and capacity of the State to take care of physical assets built or restored at time of economic bonanza. Our territories are therefore laid with closed hospitals, schools, public offices and baracks, as well as castles and palaces and libraries sometimes perfectly restored but totally unuse","tag_id":"982"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"624","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:35","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"At the same time communities lack common places for meeting, sharing knowledge (namely the elderly), exploring each-other identities (cooking, music, dancing, fables) among residents and new migrants, setting common labs, etc.","tag_id":"1229"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"625","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:36","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"In this track, we explore the viability and economics of \"free\" digital artefacts: In the absence of political will to develop the Digital Commons as a free & open, public resource, what can we hack ourselves and how, and where are the limits beyond which we need public infrastructure and proper policies? We want to go home with a draft pattern language (like the original - here in full text) that we assemble from complementary contributions made by your sessions.","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"626","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:36","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"Digital artefacts have a tough time - whether it's knowledge, entertainment content, data, software, literature, journalism or cultural artefacts. They can be copied for free, so we want them to be free (as in \"gratis\"). Which means the old model of a sales price works ever less: we urgently need new models for producing and maintaining what is digital.\nThat task gets even more difficult because politicians largely take a back seat instead of stepping in to develop the Digital Commons as a public resource. It falls on us, the citizens, to care for our own free digital artefacts, and that's why we need to talk.","tag_id":"1013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"627","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:37","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"That task gets even more difficult because politicians largely take a back seat instead of stepping in to develop the Digital Commons as a public resource.","tag_id":"1230"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"628","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:37","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"What we are aiming for in the communities track is to generate a shared list of activities using resources entirely within a neighbourhood which can help communities discover other kinds of social and economic relationships they could be having with one another.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"629","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:38","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"We know that communities can be credible candidates for stewardship of common physical and digital assets. However there is a tendency to lean to heavily on certain community members causing them to burn out.\nBeyond the unacceptable cost to personal well-being, this is a structural weakness: any initiative which relies on too much work\/responsibility concentrated in few hands without sufficient social and economic support from a critical mass of people is vulnerable. And likely to fail. Which means a loss of trust: social and economic.","tag_id":"1041"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"630","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:39","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"So it makes sense to identify steps will draw more support around community leaders and what they are trying to do. Not in a distant future, but starting from where we are right now and what we have. How can sessions in the communities track of #lote4 contribute towards this?","tag_id":"1231"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"631","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:39","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"There's a path we all need to travel in getting ourselves and others to change behaviors: find things that are less difficult to do, and then take them all the way. Because small successes make people ready to try again. Or bigger.\nSo what is the small specific experiment we could try which has the highest likelihood of succeeding for improving one another\u2019s psychosocial well-being and economic resilience?","tag_id":"1232"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"632","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:40","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"ink \u201cmy neighbourhood\u201d. We believe that geographically defined spaces, physical locations- are key. It\u2019s within those circumstances that people are willing to put in investments because they will benefit directly.","tag_id":"1233"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"633","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:40","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. Start from Abundance. Brainstorming and mapping where participants see excess capacity in the form of resources that are already available to participants and underutilised. In other words we can begin with what we have and use it to create what is missing. This is more empowering and keeps expectations realistic.","tag_id":"1234"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"634","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:40","entity_id":"3962","entity_type":"node","quote":"3. Make it social: Design of activities which build and strengthen the relationships within a community, between people in different communities as well as with people with access to resources and power make individuals and initiatiatives more resilient.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"635","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:42","entity_id":"3976","entity_type":"node","quote":"Almost every ingredient of enterprise - everything required for people to cooperate in creating and sharing value - has radically altered in the last 20 years.\nBut we're still running most projects inside restrictive destructive inefficient structures created over a century ago: corporate and government bureaucracies.\nThese new circumstances - the internet, digital creative tools, agile manufacturing, and more - must enable new ways to come together to create. Come to this session to explore the new reality and the new opportunities.","tag_id":"1235"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"636","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:44","entity_id":"3976","entity_type":"node","quote":"This matters to me because it's the cutting edge I'm working on right now. How do I work full time on abundance creating open source technology? How do I feed myself and have a place to live and tools to work with? How do we spend our time doing what we're good at and care about? How do we make sure we're free to work from inspiration (rather than desperation or habit)? How do arrange for the resources needed and create the greatest results with the least effort?","tag_id":"1235"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"637","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:45","entity_id":"3976","entity_type":"node","quote":"spects of the new reality:\nCheap and easy communication (internet)\nPowerful tools for association (social media)\nAtomised trading (everything for lease by the second).\n\nServers\nTelecoms\nManufacturing\nConsulting\nDumb work (fiver, mechanical turk)\nLogistics and fulfilment\n\n\u00a0\nAgile manufacturing (make almost anything, cheaply and well even in small quantities) - in progress\n\n3D printing\u00a0\nCNC machining\nShort run injection molding\nElectronics manufacture (PCBs, Pick & Place, solder reflow)\n\n\u00a0\nRobotics and automation - just starting, really\n\nDrone survey\nDrone delivery\n\nDecline of incomes\u00a0\n\nmedian wage income peaked in 1979 (even under very generous assumptions)\nprivate pensions bankrupt or loss making\nIncreased working hours and decreasing real pay and security, against increased real gross profits, make corporate salary less attractive than ever.\n\nCollapse of social security\n\nwidespread and increasing austerity as governments find themselves unable to take on more debt\n\nMassive Increases in productivity\n\nGDP\/capita and GDP\/hour are higher than ever\nUnmeasured productivity adds to that trend (p2p, grey & black markets are growing rapidly)","tag_id":"1236"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"638","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:47","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"we seemed to get stuck in the question of what stewarding the uMonastery concept means even before starting an unMonastery (the card deck doesn't cover the preconditions), and who is entitled to make that decision? Obviously those involved in the Matera prototype feel a responsibility towards future replications. Disagreement or miscommunication occurred\u00a0potentially because the word trademark was used more\u00a0than once and some in the room perceived it as enclosure.. please correct this wiki if I misunderstood.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"639","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:48","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"6 components: The last is the protocol --- we have never developed this. We needed to develop new knowledge in parallel with the packages (the cards). This happened on the (incomplete) wikis. We have 7 documents on the kitchen.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"640","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:48","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"Vinay: If we imagine 5 adopters taking up this kit, these tools, what is their relationship to the originators? They will be looking for a central node to connect to -- or at least a larger network.\nBen: Original conception of unMon-box was something like a GitHub repo, forkable, replicable, and in continual development.\u00a0\nA: The unMon is as of yet not fully specified, we can't fully predict where those fork points will be. Currently missing the META structure \/ framing how other iterations are folded into the baseline structure - which guides the starting of\u00a0\nLeo: The Community decides what qualifies as a 'fork' and\/or 'instance' - governed by consensus. In software this is easy to understand and recognise because you share a code repository. The community will have to decide what is different or too different.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"641","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:49","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"Who is the steward of the emblem of unMonastery?\u00a0\nA: It is your place to weigh in on who stewards the unMon emblem -- because it is a community emblem, and it is a community decision.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"642","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:50","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"nMon corporation would be a betrayal of the principles.\nA: That's not the methodology of enforcement, that's the intent. There's a responsibility we have to shoulder in this, it's on our shoulders what those people do, and if they do harm.\nNadia: The cost of protecting the trademark is prohibitively expensive.\nLeo: Open source licences are barely ever enforced, because they represent intent.\u00a0\nL: It's important to avoid the emergence of cliques.\u00a0\u00a0... The beauty of having an emblem and a codebase is that you can do both -- allow it to spread and avoid enclosure.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"643","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:50","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"Elvia: Can't anyone decide what they're 'un'ing.\u00a0\nThe discussion then drifted into the question of who would be vested with a vote or be a member? Who makes the choice of how unMonastery would be replicated?","tag_id":"1237"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"644","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:51","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia has a question -- who in the unMonastery prototype, and currently working on deploying other ones, was involved in setting up the original one?\nB: Isn't that an act of enclosure?\nLeo interrogates the point of the question -- it's very fair to ask what assumptions people's opinions are based on.\nDavid: I can set up an unMonastery with no experience. Or just an opinion. But the question is, do I set an unMonastery up with my heart, or?\n---- digression, Elvia suggests we start with a case study of a request from an unMonastery - what are some examples of requirements and could they be listed on the website? ---otherwise, are we on the correct path in this discussion?","tag_id":"1237"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"645","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:52","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"We asked suggested locations to meet certain criteria - infrastructure, community base, etc. For example we already know we don't want unMonasteries in big cities, there's just not the right context.\u00a0The people in question realised immediately that it is not feasible at the moment.\nN: You need a strong community, working unpaid for a quite a long time; if it's a public sector building, it needs strong ties to the local administration;\u00a0\nE: It seems clear this place [Matera] won't be replicated exactly, the situation of the local administration giving a building. [...] Perhaps there should be a deck of cards for before an unMonastery starts with these concerns?","tag_id":"1238"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"646","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:52","entity_id":"4039","entity_type":"node","quote":"unMonastery doesn't have the structure like github where community members can feed in. How do all members - those doing work around unMon - have properly voiced opinions?\nKei's notes: My personal conclusion from this discussion --- how can we communicate with each other in a generative way? What is it that forces discussions into combatative space, is it the fear of having things at stake? Something has been built and now we paradoxically run to enclosure to keep it open.\nJ: In the spirit of open source, release everything that can be used.\nB: I do want to be able to exert some control: I don't think unMonasteries should be in capital cities, used as development tool for local councils in gentrification.","tag_id":"1239"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"647","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:56","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"We've made a world which we are missing\/removed part of family unit and exported it to the market\" (i.e childcare, counseling)\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n Major crisis - who looks after the kids - historically child rearing = 3 generations\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Isolation is a massive issue that compacts other issues - Social isolation can be a killer , equal to smoking, loneliness is key","tag_id":"1240"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"648","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:56","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some services are not covered by healthcare (All commercial options for fragile bones are expensive)\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Important to note that pensions are already casino","tag_id":"1241"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"649","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:57","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"External apparatus vs international apparatus = wrong focus","tag_id":"1242"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"650","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:57","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Problem to identify elderly needs; as they don't always express them","tag_id":"1243"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"651","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:58","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sometimes people are positively \"attacked\" by the system: too much medication, etc","tag_id":"1242"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"652","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:58","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Duty of care.","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"653","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:58","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"How do we think about care from a cultural perspective ?\n\n\n\n\n What can elders offer for younger\/hackers people?\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n We can do X but we need Y - barters problems - Land 4 Care?\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n How do you identify who is relevant? Associations \/ Coops \/ Working Groups \/ Orgs\n\n\n\n\n How do we ensure an equal share of disabled exist in each coop?\n\n\n\n\n Tiers of coops - high and low risks coops - how to manage?","tag_id":"1176"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"654","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:59","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Get things online as grouped key challenges - who is available where is slack","tag_id":"1244"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"655","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 19:59","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Starting from personal issue, collating existing resource together for all issues( open source platform)","tag_id":"1245"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"656","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:00","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"How do you identify beneficiaries?\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Identify old mentors of large networks","tag_id":"1246"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"657","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:00","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Farm was bankrupted by medical costs, after 14 years of communal living.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"658","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:00","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"How to identify unlock capacity of older individuals - not \"needs\"","tag_id":"1247"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"659","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:01","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sweden has already a good level of care+security\n\n\n\n\n Turkey has a significant issue of elderly infrastructure\n\n\n\n\n UK and north of Spain has experience in health-clubs, where people lose weight, cook and walk together etc\n\n\n\n\n Japan has experience with currency for university students, where they do stuff for elders","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"660","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:01","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Men's Sheds (age UK , national projects) - this is a national project in Australia ( http:\/\/www.mensheds.org.au\/)\n\n\n\n\n FuturGov style projects: Casserole club (UK) - Shared cooking, extra meals +social opportunities\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n (Common) Libraries as a cross roads for all generations\n\n\n\n\n INFO+guidance needed in a library context (UK), 2,5 millions enquiries\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n P2P foundation : working w\/ Goteo to create coop equiv\n\n\n\n\n Social mirror *might* become a CIC :> looking to have people to help and work on it\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n National lottery: open funding to digital. soon. April\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Help ! need for 75 hackers\n\n\n\n\n Grey Panthers - US based old people's\u00a0 political action group. The name references the Black Panthers black power movement.\n\n\n\n\n Local\u00a0 currency for helping elderly, can be used to rent council property etc\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Squalo, matera accessibility - focused website creating website for mutual exchange, promote Os solution VS big companies products.\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Social mirror, tools for social prescriptions -> http:\/\/kwmc.org.uk\/projects\/socialmirror\/\n\n\n\n\n Services: people helping each other already exist on a small scale\n\n\n\n\n Hacker care - healthcare for hackers http:\/\/hackercare.org\/\n\n\n\n\n Social streets in Italy: http:\/\/www.socialstreet.it\/\n\n\n\n\n Vacuum Cleaner - turned his house into a care home for his own struggle.\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Open source cure for cancer http:\/\/opensourcecureforcancer.com\/\n\n\n\n\n http:\/\/www.artisopensource.net\/projects\/la-cura.html\n\n\n\n\n runtastic is an android app that keeps track of your walking.","tag_id":"1248"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"661","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:02","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"methods for surfacing information with digital tools from offline communities - e.g. NESTA research projects: http:\/\/www.nesta.org.uk\/data-driven-methods-mapping-below-radar-activity-social-economy","tag_id":"1192"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"662","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:02","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Use social entrepreneurs to draw money in vc money for social good","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"663","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:03","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Focus on issues (specific or broad) so that different people may gather: people in need, family, professionals, others. Make it easy to do that.","tag_id":"1249"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"664","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:03","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Collecting information on food and health, hard to do, but will be important with intestinal data-gathering capsules (video and sample-taking), and biometrics in general, and also simple things like \"walk and talk\" as predictors of medium-term functionality and need for extra care","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"665","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:06","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Across-country (elder or not) networks. They'd provide knowledge about previous exposure, what worked, etc. Much of \"anthropology\" is summarised as \"listen first\".","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"666","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:07","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Participate in (or positively disrupt) already existing challenges such as those (slowly, slower than the epidemic, but maybe\/hopefully surely and effectively) being carried out over at http:\/\/www.appropedia.org\/Ebola#Open-source_appropriate_technology","tag_id":"1248"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"667","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:07","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Intergenerational - Elderly teach the young\n\n\n\n\n Locality based social systems","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"668","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:08","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hacker care home","tag_id":"1250"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"669","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:09","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reverse engineer much of medical gear, as is being done with prosthetics, or by fixing ebola-suits to make them safer, more comfortable, and safer to unwear","tag_id":"1251"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"670","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:09","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Start from many-sourced data about needs (life, freedom from pain, freedom from disability, etc) as suggested in http:\/\/www.appropedia.org\/The_Onion_and_the_Satellite_-_Lucas_Gonzalez and more recently in \"A generative process\": http:\/\/www.appropedia.org\/Ebola#A_generative_process","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"671","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:10","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Libraries used as a production facility for infra elderly","tag_id":"1063"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"672","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:10","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reverse the notion of elderly care as economic issue - convert to excess capacity","tag_id":"1252"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"673","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:10","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Create a front door for all enquiries clustering around challenges","tag_id":"1253"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"674","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:11","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Creating the opportunity to get past first step in massive positive cascade\n\n\nIdentify old mentors of large networks\n\n\nUse the manifesto to catalyse existing initiatives around the document.\u00a0 Space for discussion","tag_id":"1232"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"675","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:11","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"A bunch of geezers with a bunch of youngsters living under the same roof making their life better with open source tech\"? (Vinay) \u2013 Probably too narrow.\n\n\n\"A set of principles to gauge the very many existing projects against.\" (Gaia) \u2013 Sounds useful, especially since every health care service and their horse are doing projects around this, and there is a need to sort the wheat from the chaff.","tag_id":"1254"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"676","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:12","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Asset map for old peoples capabilities (or receivers of 'care').","tag_id":"1175"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"677","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:13","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reorientating 'deficit' to asset.","tag_id":"1252"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"678","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:13","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Nothing about me without me\" (\"Hey, we are old people \u2013 in a few decades at most!\")\n\n\nFuture of care for hackers - developing a meaningful framing for our collective future - pensions, mortgages, disabilities, impaired health.","tag_id":"1166"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"679","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:14","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"We will help you to want to live\" - Phases of transition. (This is when you need reminding that you want to live) - Creating a sense of purpose.","tag_id":"1255"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"680","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:14","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Accepting care as an exchange. Nothing is lost if we drop old people from the picture and make it more general.\" (Leo)\n\n\n\"Any contribution, however token, is valued and allows entry in the system. People can then accept care, and pride does not burn.\" (Kass)","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"681","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:15","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Generate and highlight the possibility and role of open-source within care","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"682","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:15","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Defining Characteristic: Creating an opportunity for participation.\u00a0\n\n\nHow do you define the legitimacy of someone requiring care? - What's the model.","tag_id":"1246"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"683","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:16","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Extreme care is the most expensive. A disproportionate part of total cost is used up by a small share of people with really severe conditions (for some value of conditions).\" (Gaia)","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"684","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:16","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Create a centre of gravity within existing communities which enables 'care', 'health' and 'well being' to be an open topic of discussion and consideration.\u00a0\n\n\nEstablish a protocol that can be deployed into communities that allows for a long term, community wide consideration of health and caring.\u00a0\n\n\nBuild a bridge between generations, governed by interdependency.\u00a0\n\n\nCreate a context\/service in which the young can be exposed to wisdom.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"685","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:17","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ensure that we no longer allow for the waste of human potential.\u00a0\n\n\nDo away with the social construction of the qualities of age.\u00a0\n\n\nCollate projects and initiatives, so to avoid\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nMove existing welfare state healthcare from a perceived deficit model to a post-scarcity model.","tag_id":"1256"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"686","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:17","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Value received on both sides.\u00a0\n\n\nRecognise the limits of what is possible in giving and exchanging care, but seek at all moments to decentralise and distribute 'caring'(?)\u00a0\n\n\nDeveloping a post-scarcity model for care.","tag_id":"1257"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"687","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:17","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Strategy:\u00a0\n\n\nPossible headings:\u00a0\n\n\n\n Positive Asset Mapping - Identify Excess Capacity\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Asset-based approach: start from what you have, positive approach. Risks of neo-liberal stance (\"You're good, you still have one working toe.\") (Vinay)\n\n\n\n\n Deficit-based approach: start from what is missing, negative approach\n\n\n\n\n Asset vs. Deficit:","tag_id":"1258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"688","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:18","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reliable, Timely):","tag_id":"1259"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"689","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:18","entity_id":"4095","entity_type":"node","quote":"Read the NHS's 5 year road plan? (http:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/5yfv-web.pdf)\n\n\n\n\n What are the existing projects out there that can improve current conditions?\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n http:\/\/www.nominettrust.org.uk\/what-we-support\/projects\/speakset-video-calling-over-65s\n\n\n\n\n https:\/\/playmob.com\/\n\n\n\n\n http:\/\/www.flowygame.com\/\n\n\n\n\n http:\/\/www.shiftdesign.org.uk\/products\/biofeedback-video-game\/","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"690","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:21","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"using the future as a projection surface to enable people to do something different or\n\u2022 how to unpack underlying assumptions of our surroundings to understand how to transmit innovation as well as\n\u2022 being interested in a different way of thinking from the future into the present rather than thinking into the future based on concepts of the past.","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"691","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:22","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"over predictions of present, privacy law, data protection\n\u2022 better measurement on the present, better analysis\n\u2022 can overexposure of the present lead to the future of being less free, maneuvering space\n\u2022 ways of working and emerging roles\n\u2022 future of playing and playfulness, experimentation\n\u2022 how to think about future future\n\u2022 climate stewarding natural assets and digital assest and timeframes, time horizons\n\u2022 collaborative spaces, in between spaces, third space (first family, second work)\n\u2022 big organizations have difficulties spotting the seeds if of the future, how much taxpayers money is investing in a need, controlled futures, how do you talk about these futures that don\u2019t fit in a project document, how do you talk about Edgeryders","tag_id":"1260"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"692","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:22","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"Together we decided, that the challenge between present paradigms and future scenarios could be best examined by concentrating on the concept of persuasion. Our question was: What does persuasion look like from 20 years from now?","tag_id":"1164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"693","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:23","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mili explained that 90% of the funds that UN will work with within the next ten years are already spend. Her interest was how to access the left over 10% to collaborate with experimental players that bring something new concerning a dialogue between commoners and governors, understanding better what people really need. What she was looking for a \u201esales pitch\u201c that would enable her to include a network like Edgeryders in future UN activities. Although we did not develop a sales pitch, we came up with a basis for two different scenarios:","tag_id":"1261"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"694","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:26","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) Based on preserving the present and assuming, that the UN would not change in their organizational structure and focus of activities, one could try to scale the value of the work and innovation that a network like Edgeryders is able to come up with.","tag_id":"1262"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"695","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:27","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":") If trying to practice future thinking, can an organization like the UN still exist like it does today or will it have to adapt, change and possibly reorganize? Next to sustaining the current structures, we agreed that a foresight process within the organization for the organization would be needed to understand more about the impact, legitimacy and need of their work.","tag_id":"1166"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"696","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:28","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"We identified the current model as something of a \u2018cookie cutter\u2019 approach \u2013 whereby people in institutions are limited to doing what they already think\/know works and roll it out at scale \u2013 because of their approach to \u2018risk\u2019 (specifically, to the extent that they are stewards of \u2018public money\u2019 and prioritise the interests of private or corporate interests). We asked how that could change over the course of a 30 year period and came up with a number of scenarios \u2013 from pessimistic to optimistic; we agreed that what's needed are ALT approaches to \u2018risk\u2019.","tag_id":"1263"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"697","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:29","entity_id":"4025","entity_type":"node","quote":"our scenarios included:\n(1) no change;\n(2) distancing or 'out-sourcing' of risk-taking to facilitate innovation using public monies (e.g. through endowments to organisations like NESTA \u2013 which, we felt, could themselves work better in relation to risk);\n(3) social collaboration or in\u2013sourcing of risk to facilitate innovation (e.g. developing platforms to work across sectors as per Spot the Future); and\n(4) sharing risk through increased transparency for accountability and cloud funding for finance (I.E. the state says we want to spend x% of tax payers funding on R&D but will only spend that on things that citizens match-fund \u2013 so, crowd-source inputs to risk-taking where it involves public monies); and\n(5) state turns risk-taker and develops R&D departments in-house unashamedly \u2013 as per: http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/ibm-research-report-endorses-government-innovation-offices-with-caveats\/","tag_id":"1264"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"698","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:30","entity_id":"4019","entity_type":"node","quote":"How much you can understand about communities using online tools?\n\n\n-door to door surveys to ask questions about community and how it looks like. You can ask the question through qualitative data -> gives you meaning and helps build the picture bit by bit and it\u2019s really expensive\n\n\n-or you can do big data: using online methods eg twitter -> get top level picture but it\u2019s hard to attach meaning","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"699","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:31","entity_id":"4019","entity_type":"node","quote":"Combining the two:\n\n\nWorked in an area of London: 1700people\n\n\nTrained community researchers to survey community members \u2013 170 residents; also did ethnography. Hanging out with people\n\n\nCoded both the survey data and ethnographic data -> mapping the network\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nOnline: scanning twitter conversations\n\n\n700 pieces of tweets\/ blogs coded\n\n\n-RTs built into relationships between twitterer and RT\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n->> Very different data reports from offline and online.\n\n\nDimensions of community that you find offline and dimensions you find online.","tag_id":"1265"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"700","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:32","entity_id":"4019","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ethics. A bit uncomfortable there. We try to adhere to the principle that nobody should participate in a collective intelligence exercise without knowing they are.","tag_id":"1266"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"701","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:32","entity_id":"4019","entity_type":"node","quote":"Who can use the method? We are doubtful it would work at the city scale. The noise\/signal in the (digital) data means it becomes a Big Data kind of thing.\u00a0\n\n\nCould Edgeryders use it to supplement its own analysis? In a way, yes, because our own ethnography is almost RDF (people are connected to codes \u2013 note: we would need to better define edges \u2013 reification).","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"702","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:32","entity_id":"4019","entity_type":"node","quote":"On the other hand, digital are nice because people lie. But maybe people need to lie when they are participating, and lies keep society together. Marketers need the stark truth of your real browsing history, but policy makers only compete for the noblest part of citizen's allocation of time\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nElvia: How can you formalize the structure of mini spaces for community conversations? Eg Facebook groups; collect all that data while still be mindful of the big data concerns\n\n\nHelen: Gap analysis\n\n\nAzzurra: what people say online is not entirely relevant to what their true interest\/opinions are; we are unsure of the definition of the community; using the offline interaction to help bridge the gaps between online interactio","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"703","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:34","entity_id":"4018","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ethnography is done today not like a century ago: now it's also \"online ethnograpy\". Ethnography provides, for example, a way to analyse thousands of comments on edgeryders.eu.\nWhat kind of data?\nThere is a difference between qualitative and quantitative data \u2013 ethnography deals with the former one. Qualitative data is maybe harder to analyse, but closer to finding meaning.","tag_id":"1267"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"704","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:35","entity_id":"4018","entity_type":"node","quote":"An ethnographer on Edgeryders is a user that has been assigned the role of \"content manager\" able to edit content to work with. The steps of the ethnographer's work include:\n\npreliminary reading: this results in creating of a list of codes (\"tags\")\ncoding: assigning codes (\"tags\") to bits of text\nanalysis: for each tag, you can then get all pieces of content associated with it in a piece of software called a \"quotation manager\". It allows you to read vertically instead or horizontally.","tag_id":"1267"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"705","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:35","entity_id":"4018","entity_type":"node","quote":"Edgeryders did online ethnography during the \"Spot the Future\" project, analysing contributions from 128 community members.","tag_id":"1268"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"706","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:35","entity_id":"4018","entity_type":"node","quote":"Dealing with ethical problems\nIs it enough to have a 4 page legal disclaimer that subjects of ethnographic research will read and accept? Probably not. The session concludes that:\n\"TOS are not adequate. We need a better way to let people participating in online ethnography give us their consent.\" (by @La_Gaia)\nIf you are dealing with a public forum, then part of the responsibility for erroneously posting and getting their data published is of the user. For further reference on ethics and big data, refer to the documentation of a previous workshop with Nationale DenkTank (Netherlands).","tag_id":"1266"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"707","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:36","entity_id":"4018","entity_type":"node","quote":"Self-hosting.\u00a0Problem: digital data does not contribute to public benefit if it is not open. Good data stewards do not push them onto proprietary platforms, where they get sequestered both technologically (no APIs, or severely limited ones) and legally (no open licenses). \u00a0OpenEthnographer allows better stewardship, because it stores coding (metadata) in the same place as the data are. This allows (encourages, in fact) the stewards of the data to steward the metadata too. Technically, it is easier; ethically, it gives respondents more control, because, by taking away their data, they also destroy the metadata. \u00a0\nSelf-selection. Most controversy about privacy in online ethnography disappears once ethnographers decide not to mine Facebook, but instead to use data coming from platforms like Edgeryders, whose social contract explicitly incorporates aggregation and reorganization of users' contributions, and whose users select themselves to participate in the conversation as citizen experts.\nOpenness. Making the ethnographic data open means any research conclusion can be challenged on the basis of the same data. It also means inviting other researchers and even the general public to contribute their own research and conclusions.","tag_id":"1269"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"708","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:38","entity_id":"14538","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Transitions came up as a strong theme for me during LOTE4. In our modern \"civilisation\" when people go through a transition we often diagnose it as an illness and try to \"cure\" it. Traditional cultures understand them more as a time of development, after which the person will have a gift to contribute to the community, and so they make sure the person feels safe and is protected.\u00a0\nAs for communities and organisations, I don't feel we pay enough attention to transitions. They can be incredible times of growth and development provided no-one tries to control the","tag_id":"1204"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"709","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:39","entity_id":"4004","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since the formal closure of the unMonastery \u00a0Prototype Matera doors at the end of July, Katalin Hausel and Bembo Davies have spent the months compiling an extensive evaluation report \/recipe book from the virtual dust of the unMonastery archives. \u00a0Cheekily dubbed \u201cthe Book of Mistakes\u201d in a collective brainwave at LOTE3, The Book Of Greater and Lesser Omissions pieces together in a meticulous, albeit non-linear fashion the history of the triumphs and failures of the Matera prototype from LOTE#1 onwards. \u00a0It is not always a pretty sight. Our central conclusion: Follow-up is everything.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"710","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:39","entity_id":"4004","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewards play by different rules. \u00a0As stewards we act not on our own behalf but for the good of a more powerful absent entity. \u00a0Stewards know their place in the hierarchy; as agents of a coherent external force their individual interest is of no interest. To honestly explore our place in the world through a vision of stewardship is uniquely brave, some would say audacious.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"711","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:40","entity_id":"4004","entity_type":"node","quote":"Cheekily dubbed \u201cthe Book of Mistakes\u201d in a collective brainwave at LOTE3, The Book Of Greater and Lesser Omissions pieces together in a meticulous, albeit non-linear fashion the history of the triumphs and failures of the Matera prototype from LOTE#1 onwards. \u00a0It is not always a pretty sight. Our central conclusion: Follow-up is everything.\nAmong the mountain of documentation that the modern unMonasterian creates, the principles are clearly stated, there is plenty of evidence that good thinking has occurred. \u00a0What is more revealing is the gap that the challenge of unMonastery Lite illuminates: \u00a0true, responsible Stewardship is unRelentingly difficult.\nThe Book of Greater and Lesser Omissions is expanding daily. \u00a0\u00a0Although its first public expos\u00e9 is at LOTE4, you are \u00a0perfectly welcome \u00a0familiarise yourself with its central arguments.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"712","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:41","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"I moved across Europe (mostly Southern: Italy, Turkey, Greece, the latter turning out to be the best) looking for people and groups doing stewardship projects. I tried to go through social networks of people we knew, but that did not go too well (except in Athens, where Jeff Andreoni's network worked really well)","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"713","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:42","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"However, I did talk to many people on the street and that way met unexpected stewards, like Constantinou (?), an Athens pensioner who noticed people were struggling finding even money for food. So he started spending all his pension on cooking equipment and ingredients, which he puts in his car and drives to the worst crisis-stricken neighbourhoods to do a sort of instant soup kitchen. It is only supported by donations. He has amazing social skills too, and enjoys a lot of respect. Athens was the most successful.","tag_id":"1067"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"714","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:42","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"A lesson learned for the travel case study:\u00a0it should take more time in each city and better coordinate in advance; also, Lauren\u00a0feels it was difficult to navigate new spaces where she didn't speak the language.","tag_id":"1000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"715","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:42","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Relevance for stewardship: Costantino a good steward because he saw a problem in the community (eg dumpster diving) and felt he needed to help - ended up spending his pension to feed people.\u00a0he saw a problem in the community tried to solve it.\u00a0The stewarding component is visible in that he provides for people, creating a sense of community.\u00a0is that human or stewarding? what is stewardship? it is not about defining stewardship.\nWhat are the take away points in Lauren's trip? Found out that there are only a few stewards but they are involved in many many projects. eg Jay Cousins. Ice Hubs: started as a fab lab but they decided it wasn't the best way to spend the money, so decided to get the community involved in skill exchange;\u00a0inter generational exchange (pensioneer hacker spaces).\u00a0\nStewards should be interchangeable, and documentation is a key part of that\u00a0 stewards that can move between different areas in working domain, like someone who can talk to government and talk to a small community projects, can speak the 2 different languages.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"716","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:43","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"What emerged is that\u00a0stewardship is not necessarily resilience. Allotments are seen as a way to discover the values of stewardship. Some people say that stewardship is not a discrete activity, but an overarching philosophy around everything they do. Some people say that they don't necessarily steward one thing, but rather lend a hand to maintaining ecologies.","tag_id":"1012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"717","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:44","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jordan Lane in Sweden understands well system thinking and applies it to small-scale scenario. He is an urban planner working for the public service in Stockholm. He describes himself as a \"urban shepherd\" (see:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/the-urban-shepherd-of-stockholm). This is quite literal: you can use sheep as zoning devices, moving them across the city for various purposes. For example, you can move your sheep to the city center when children go to school, so they slow down traffic and children learn about animal.\nThe chicken story was very meticulously planned to get people to interact with each other and depend more on each other. For example, hatch the chicken in somebody's bathtub, so that person has to shower in a neighbour's bathroom, and that creates a tie. He seems to work in an oblique way: not just go out, buy the chicken and build the hatch, but go by a much slower route, distributing the ownership of the process (and therefore stewardship itself) across different people.","tag_id":"1128"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"718","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:44","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"OpenTech School using agile learning instead of having a teacher in front. Started in Berlin and now has five locations across the world, we know it from the unMonastery. They came up with a\u00a0hackership program. Pedagogically, they have a \"no keyboard rule\": the teacher can't touch the student's keyboard. All workshops are free and open to everyone, no matter their skills. Also have HackerShip program, a 3 month residency to work on people's projects - with mentors and volunteers.\u00a0The funding model is this: when people graduate from the hackership program they pledge to give 10% of their salary to the program for one year.","tag_id":"1270"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"719","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:45","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Peliti project in Greece (learn more: https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/lote4-stewardship-case-studies\/peliti-seed-bank) stewards legacy seeds from all over the world. Many species are uniquely available in Greece, and that is how they became aware of the issue, but now they are stewarding indigenous species from anywhere in the world. They will give seeds to whoever wants them, so that anybody can become a steward of even just one or two species.","tag_id":"1094"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"720","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:45","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Discovered it was interesting for people to think of them as stewards.\u00a0In UK: system of allotment - lands owned by the state and people can pay small amounts for small parts of the land. In\u00a0smaller towns - populations losing their lands in the coal mining during the 80s.\u00a0People began stewarding gardening practices.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"721","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:46","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Amber Film and Video collective in Glasgow: they've been collecting stories around the working class and have a huge archive. When the people are documented, for them it's a validation of their work and being part of a bigger narrative.\u00a0Documentation as exchange, important for an artist","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"722","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:46","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Pipe Factory in Glasgow: a residency and community art center. Huge volunteering efforts and self care as a critical issue of stewardship - people put off their lives.\nDifferent from working in a public sector and taking care of assets.\nSelf care is an issue in\u00a0stewardship. Stewards have a constant tendency to overextend themselves and get burned out or disillusioned.\u00a0 In Scotland there is legislation around letting communities own property (and in fact they have a \"right to buy\" land that goes up for sale). A similar scheme is now up in England (but in England almost no one uses it). The Scottish scheme is much older.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"723","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:47","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"On stewardship as an idea of exchange, of doing it for others vs doing it for others or my recognition; In order for it to happen there needs to be a feeling of right to take something - involves a transgression of rules eg Pisolino Libero, inhabiting the public space which in turn protected the neighborhood from drug dealers, recognize something as a common (example managing water) growing awareness, its not a given if you walk pass an underutilized building that someone would neccessary take care of it (state or whatever); lake of trust in the system .\u00a0\nA common problem in stewardship is that, once you start stewarding something, everybody expects you to do a lot more, \"you give the community a finger, they take your arm\".\nGrowing awareness that things are not necesarily well run - that someone is fixing that.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"724","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:47","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"In Egypt communities have a high degree of self-organization, and stewardship happens quite naturally. In the Muslim world there is a tradition of religious charity, so money is quite easily found. However, one person tends to be critical: if she leaves the community, that project will fail until someone else steps in.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"725","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:48","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prinzessinnengarten is a community-run agricultural project in the middle of Berlin. Knowledge transfer seems to be the main problem there, to make more working structures rather than more projects. Documentation is key.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"726","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:49","entity_id":"4167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Commonalities arise around the scarcity of water (three public fountains for 17000 inhabitants in the Sassi, as late as 1930!). The need to share water is the basis of vicinato; then, vicinato becomes a social cell, building in a very cohesive micro-society. Families in the same vicinato help each other economically, but also by caring for each other's health. That's how we get into traditional medicine. Things that were exchanged: tools; herbs spices (parsley, garlic); food (tomatoes); ingredients (yeast). As all communities, vicinato had to manage conflicts. Those were mediated by elders, generally quite successfully. People lived in relative harmony, helped by a very strong sense of belonging.\u00a0 Women were central in the vicinato. They were \"ageless\"; much the same wrinkles at 25 or 70. Their needs were met by the vicinato (gossiping, emotional support, knowledge sharing). They were of course mothers, and families were very big in the Sassi; my family, with five children, was seen as not that big\". Women would rule the home-cave, where the bedroom, the kitchen and the stable were.&nbsp Medicine was administered by an older, charismatic woman, the comare (co-mother). Illness was understood both religiously and magically: you are ill, it's either divine punishment or evil eye. So healing was done via a maciaro (sorcerer) as much as a doctor. A typical treatment would include \"segni\" (three signs of cross on the forehead, the heart and the belly-button); later, the maciaro would become detached from the religious, and just stir herbal concoctions.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"727","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:50","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"I spent a couple of years working with UN on disaster. Most of the money is spent\u00a0working with states; its efficiency is dismal. Not good enough.","tag_id":"1241"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"728","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:50","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"The idea behind this session is that we are starting to have online inventories of what Robin Chase would call excess capacity: people in AirBnB have extra rooms; Uber has access to an army of people with cars; TaskRabbit etc.\nNext year we at UNDP we would like to have an event in which to bring together sharing economy corporates but also \"people helping people\";\u00a0this concentrates investment in a very small segment of the society.","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"729","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:51","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"Active capacity: By encouraging people to take secondary role(s) that activate at need we increase resilience of the society.\nSensory capacity: Real time analysis of public (meta-)data to detect and track disruptions.","tag_id":"1271"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"730","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:51","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"Online platforms\u00a0are\u00a0a way to map out the resources that we have. The\u00a0idea is to how to have the communities work on disaster response without the state using online communities. Or to map the different infrastructure systems and what they provide, to be able to know what can be repurposed in case of disaster. For example, letting Coca Cola beverage suppliers to supermarkets use their supply infrastructure to deliver potable water instead.\nThis could be prototyped with a forward-looking mayor in 2015.","tag_id":"1175"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"731","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:51","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"Communication breaks down in natural disasters. So I guess the enabling capacity is mesh networks and people who know how to run them: things like network servers in a box, solar powered or whatever. My advice is communication first; and make communication as independent as possible from any grid.","tag_id":"1272"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"732","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:52","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"AirBnB-like actors are actually in the way. They try to prevent \"spokes\" to connect to each other. When the disaster hits, they can not talk except by going through AirBnB.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"733","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:53","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"AirBnB-like actors are actually in the way. They try to prevent \"spokes\" to connect to each other. When the disaster hits, they can not talk except by going through AirBnB.","tag_id":"1273"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"734","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:53","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"On a political level create a context that seemingly are not for disaster but they help in this scenario;\u00a0Encourage and incentivise the activities that contribute (as a secondary effect) to disaster preparedness and resilience.","tag_id":"1212"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"735","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:53","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"Giving competent\/skilled people\u00a0(e.g. nurses)\u00a0permission to deal with a situation \"Deal with this by whatever (legal) means you think best\". Need to identify key skilled workers, ahead of time.\nCity of San Francisco has a website with disaster preparedness instructions to its citizens:\u00a0http:\/\/toolkit.sf72.org\/","tag_id":"1195"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"736","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:54","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"Example\u00a0 for citizen-driven disaster preparedness: There is a local town in California of a local currency backed by beans and rice, used as a\u00a0 preparedness means for potential disruption to food supply (there, up to\u00a0 2 months due to one frightline through earthquake-affected area).\nFantastic story: a town in inland California is connected to logistics only by a rail and a road next to each other, both highly vulnerabeable to earthquake. It has only about five days of food. So they issued a local currency backed by beans. It's just another local currency, it encourages local economic activity and all. But it does mean that you back them by silos fulls of beans. If disaster strikes, people empty the granaries and literally eat their cash. It also means people trust the currency more when the disaster has not hit!","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"737","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:54","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is a scene playing resilience games. They have a lot of knowledge about how to react to many kinds of disasters. Reading list here\u00a0http:\/\/dymaxion.org\/essays\/larpreadinglist.html","tag_id":"1187"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"738","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:54","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"One is more people-centered: just raise barns and, by doing so, they become more resilient (Burning Man is great at developing resilience skills. Check out Burners Without Borders.)","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"739","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:55","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"node","quote":"The other is more engineered: inventory the excess capacity, the shovels and the extra rooms, and the toolboxes and the drinkable water (but also the retired electrical engineers) and work it from there.","tag_id":"1274"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"740","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:55","entity_id":"15485","entity_type":"comment","quote":"After the Sandy storm, in the Bronx communities living on the seaside shore, help from aid agencies was highly delayed. It was an ad hoc community structure \u00a0aka Occupy Sandy (notice the occupy brand) which helped provide blankets and food to people when power was off, and even set up a medical center in the area with collected supplies.\nCommunities are themselves excess capacity, but what struck me is that in this case they not only did the the public sector's job. Turns out it made up for social inequality: the relief structures were delayed because\u00a0they were busy catering to the wealthier side of the island. This goes beyond the issue of weak capacity.. and has to do with politics and how incentives are aligned way before disaster strikes.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"741","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 20:58","entity_id":"3936","entity_type":"node","quote":"Also next morning, paths crossed at the Brindisi airport, Katalin sent this report:\n \u00a0\"I ran into the commissioners on the airport. I gave them the 15 minute intro to unMonastery. They kept asking: but somebody must have paid for people to do al this work. I kept saying, we got paid 400 euros a month, out of which 200 was voluntarily paid back into the common pot to cover food expenses.\"","tag_id":"1077"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"742","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 21:00","entity_id":"3900","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"We pick the areas of the country where the quality of services in education, health and social security, and access to railway stations (mobility) are particularly bad [..] and now we are pushing for the creation of coalitions, coalitions involving municipalities in designing a project, a strategy first of all, these are areas of about 1000, 5000, up to 30 or 40000 inhabitants. These are areas where the state has failed to deliver.\nThe way we're going about is by putting coalitions of public officials together, but also making sure that citizens have a chance to speak [..]\u00a0You have to go on the field, so what we do is bring a bunch of administrators from Rome, from Educational, Cultural Ministries, we go by bus to these areas, we sit down for four hours and discuss the issues, with numbers to avoid discussing rubbish [] This is where the moral and cognitive competence of the people emerges. Sometimes these people know more than the public officials\"","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"743","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 21:00","entity_id":"3900","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"When citizens feel that they have both the moral competence and capacity to play a role in delivery, design of public policies, and the use of what's around, they become\u00a0candidates for stewarding the process in their areas\"\n\"Community stewardship is a reaction to a double failure. The failure of the state to provide services tailored to places; and the failure of the private sector when privatization became the new game in town, but turned out to be ineffective and unjust.\"","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"744","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 21:01","entity_id":"3900","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"I'm looking forward because I expect to find there people different from me. I want to see the other side. At the moment we often have similar ideas but we speak different languages. However beautiful the exchange on Internet and twitter, 140 characters are not enough to understand your world\"","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"745","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 21:01","entity_id":"14142","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"When citizens feel they have the moral competence and the technical capacity to play a role in the delivery of public services, they become candidates to steward the processes that happen in the areas where they live.\"\n\"Community stewardship is a reaction to a double failure. The failure of the state to provide services tailored to places; and the failure of the private sector when privatization became the new game in town, but turned out to be ineffective and unjust.\"","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"746","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 21:02","entity_id":"14142","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Community stewardship is a reaction to a double failure. The failure of the state to provide services tailored to places; and the failure of the private sector when privatization became the new game in town, but turned out to be ineffective and unjust.\"","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"747","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:02","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"Stewardship is a term that has room for interpretaion. Explanations of the participants range from \u201ctaking care of resources together \u2013 for a common purpose\u201d to \u201cThe activation of a peer-to-peer (or in this case, citizen-to-citizen) network, that makes it possible for a community to take care of itself.\u201d","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"748","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:03","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"The unMonastery could count as a concrete example of stewardship.\n Materas bid for European capital 2019 makes it an ideal candidate for hosting a tech-utopian model: A group of people takes care of and lives in an unused building and at the same time works on projects that are supposed to serve the interests of the municipality \u2013 with nothing but code, good-will and skills.\nThe history of the unMonastery is short, but a little confusing. Edgeryders was founded in 2011 with money from the European Commission. The Think Tank was supposed to operate online and through a series of conferences and be open to all. The goal was to create a report outside of an institutional framework that would give EU-politicians insight into reality of young Europeans.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"749","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:04","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"Edgeryders was founded in 2011 with money from the European Commission. The Think Tank was supposed to operate online and through a series of conferences and be open to all. The goal was to create a report outside of an institutional framework that would give EU-politicians insight into reality of young Europeans.\n\u201cThe Edgeryders Guide to the Future\u201d was published in 2012, which is also when the second conference took place in Brussels. Edgeryders decided to push forward, even though the EU funding ended. Part of the motivation for doing so was the idea that was conceived in Strasbourg: the unMonastery.","tag_id":"1104"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"750","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:05","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"The name wasn\u2019t chosen at random. The history of monasteries, with breweries, gardens, prayer and scripture was a fitting parallel.\nHow to bring that model in the 21st century? The answer lies in the \u201cun\u201d: Religion, hierarchy and gender barriers are supposed to be replaced by a focus on accessibility, documentation and transparency.\nAnother inspiration were hackerspaces, even though \u201cthey don\u2019t necessarily have a social contract with the communities that surround them\u201d (Ben)\nTwelve \u201cchallenges\u201d were developed in talks with the Materans that were supposed to form the basis for the work the unMonks would do in the next months. The idea of replicating the project and creating a European network of unMonasteries was central.\nThe modesty of the proposals is intentional and maybe a sign that idealism has become more pragmatic since the time of the communes in the 1960s. The comparison is so obvious that some joked the unMonastery is like a commune but with the internet.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"751","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:05","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"Even though there is this self-awareness, the pitfalls are the same: Coming from the outside and \u201cgiving\u201d people political agency (the german word I used here is \u201cSelbstbestimmung\u201d, self-determination maybe) might be oxymoronic. Matera is a place were people have been forced to take care of themselves for decades. In his 1945 book \u201cChrist Stopped at Eboli\u201d, the Italian author Carlo Levi described the area as a world \u201chedged in by custom and sorrow, cut off from History and the State, eternally patient\u201d, a land \u201cwithout comfort or solace, where the peasant lives out his motionless civilization on barren ground in remote poverty, and in the presence of death.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"752","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:05","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"By the 1950s, the sassi had become a slum area and were \u201cevacuated\u201d by the government. It was only at the end of the 1980s that the city realized the touristic potential and began renovation. Since 1993 the sassi are a UNESCO world heritage site. In October 2014 the European Commission announced that Matera had won the bid for European capital of culture. Interest from the outside is probably going to increase over the next years","tag_id":"1275"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"753","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:05","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"LOTE #4 was partly a review and an outlook for the unMonastery. One of the sessions invited locals to share their view of the project. One of them said: \u201cWe were told these Americans would come and solve our problems in three months. Basically, we were expecting superheroes.\u201d Apparently, the unMonastery couldn\u2019t fulfill the high expectations. The enthusiasm that I felt during the conference felt a little dampened that day.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"754","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:07","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"If you believe in open source, though, you also believe that mistakes are unavoidable and that they have to be documented, so that the wider community can work on tweaking and improving the process. For somebody who is new to the topic, the focus on documentation can seem a little excessive. The unMonastery has transparent finances, the sessions were documented on a hackpad and there is a wiki listing all possible information \u2013 from \u201cdaily rituals\u201d to the \u201cpolitical climate\u201d. This is commendable, but the risk is that big amounts of documents are piling up online \u2013 without being contextualized or (maybe) even read.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"755","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:08","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"The other risk is that this kind of documentation is very time intensive. In another session looking back on the unMonastery, we learn that the weekly dinners that were popular with the people of Matera had to be sacrificed for an information session for the wider Edgeryders community.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"756","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:08","entity_id":"4090","entity_type":"node","quote":"It feels a little strange sitting in the caves of this old city and hearing about projects that have no connection to the place. It still is interesting to hear Vinay Gupta talk about the hexayurts. Or Helen Kaplinsky about Islington Mill. Discussions about the dangers and the use of the sharing economy are surely relevant today.\nMaybe this conference inspired another project with political value. It is a good sign that politicians like Fabrizio Barca and Amelia Andersdotter came. The unMonastery has further offers from places in Greece and Spain. And watching the enthusiasm and optimism of this community one likes to believe in teething troubles (I\u2019m not sure if this is the right term here, as a non-native speaker, I\u2019m maybe not the right person to translate into English ;) ) that can be solved by little tweaks and improvements.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"757","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:09","entity_id":"14850","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Apparently, the unMonastery couldn\u2019t fulfill the high expectations\"\u00a0\nContextualizing I think is crucial when it comes to this project.. and you probably saw while you were at Lote4 how much expectations differed, even among people in the local community. Those present in that particular session admitted to not having engaged much, precisely because they expected unMonasterians to come meet them, whereas for foreigners opening up a space this may be harder.\nDuring that same session other people were raving about the CoderDojo, and how well that worked (ironically titled \"a story of inclusive, collaborating, fun learning\").\u00a0So a lot of mixed expectations, the question is whose should weight and how much when drawing a line to evaluate this prototype or being able to say x,y,z?\u00a0I don't have an answer, my personal take is that a lot of stuff is to be learned from so many people behind such a small project, and I remain quite positive and hopeful for its future.. you?","tag_id":"1276"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"758","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:09","entity_id":"14851","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Coming from the outside and \u201cgiving\u201d people political agency (the german word I used here is \u201cSelbstbestimmung\u201d, self-determination maybe) might be oxymoronic.\"\nI don't think it is oxymoronic but certainly far from obvious and despite all the confusion with regard to expectations around the unMonastery project, this may be the most important problem in developing a working model. There are serious questions embedded in this observation, about funding, stakeholders, social and political goals, timeframes and recruitment. My personal opinion is that the only way to give anyone any kind of agency is through knowledge and skill share. How to connect this to the rest of the ideas around unMonastery is a question that remains to be answered.","tag_id":"1277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"759","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:10","entity_id":"14876","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Coming from the outside and \u201cgiving\u201d people political agency \"\u00a0\nThis is a very current debate around codesign - when designers cede control of design to users, they engage in 'metadesign' of that codesign process which affects the outcome. But any kind of intervention at all is always going to have this problem, so the alternative is doing nothing.\u00a0\nI think it's fine, as long as you are transparent about it. Pretending there is no power structure is the worst case scenario, because there always is one. (More thoughts here:\u00a0http:\/\/jimmytidey.co.uk\/blog\/hackdays-codesign-prefigurative-politics\/)","tag_id":"1277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"760","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:12","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. The realization that unMonastery is a beautifully imperfect project, of many many souls, and that\u2019s a good thing. I think I finally begin to understand why the experience was incredibly emotional for some of those involved. It is a project of projects, in multiple ways:\n\n\na flagship project of the Edgeryders community as a whole\n \n\na strategic project of the Matera 2019 candidacy\n \n\na dream co-living and co-working project of the skilled precariat","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"761","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:13","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"As a result, it has become an experiment which is claimed and co-managed by diverse communities, all well intended. Usually, you\u2019d expect a project as small as this with resources as little as these to be entirely grassroots driven and keen on trying and failing well. But in the spring of 2014, all eyes were on the unMonastery, a pilot project of local and global scale equally (!) The expectations were clearly a source of stress for us all and directly for the 14 people living in the house (adding to the novelty of relocation in a city where one doesn\u2019t speak the language and doesn\u2019t know most of their fellow unMonks).","tag_id":"1276"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"762","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:13","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"I very much enjoyed how @danohu describes the Lote diversity: The rockstar turned economist, the materials scientist turned artist, the anarchist intellectual with one foot in the Pentagon, the Burner metamours building a flying wind farm. And on and on, through forty-odd bizarre biographies. Alberto also made a strong case on why our idea to invite senior policy makers and politicians to hang out with hackers, squatters and nomads can lead to building trust based collaboration.\nDiversity, like openness, is more a design feature of Edgeryders than a natural outcome as some may think. Yes, part of dealing with it is managing expectations on all sides (read: you were warned that even you will have to help clean the toilets), but there is another one which took me a while to realise, or better handle.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"763","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:14","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are a couple of risks associated with the radical openness of edgeryders.eu: at one end of the spectrum some may confuse it with an anarchic forum where anyone could rant, no strings attached, on the other end the more held back become intimidated of the openness and will not speak up. Both are plausible but none are constructive","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"764","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:14","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"What Lote4 managed to do for me, maybe not for you, was to create a healthier context to be able to be our selves, our different selves from our online personas, disagree with each other, bring up doubt or question our role as community members, even question entitlement. I\u2019m glad that happened, and it's funny because just now we are thinking about different Lote formats.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"765","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:15","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"how do we steward the collective knowledge while a lot of focus goes into building opportunities for collaboration, p2p support, and ultimately some compensation for living outside the box? LOTE events go a long way towards achieving that, but \u00a0from various conversations it seems that stewarding the knowledge has to do with: embedding our history in quality content (thanks @katalin!), making work compensation opportunities and constraints even more visible (thanks @Maria!), ensuring projects\/ budget transparency, enabling data privacy and commoning at the same time, and even politics aka dealing with unflattering rants based on false expectations.","tag_id":"1278"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"766","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:15","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"To me, stewarding Edgeryders means having more of us involved in the day to day work, and especially community members who might take seriously the offer to hire themselves. Hiring yourself\u00a0can mean different things but my impression is that offer is not visible enough. ER LBG is already stewarding the community by meeting its goals and it\u2019s almost impossible to ask more of it, it\u2019s just too small. With many more taking on a bigger role, it would be a natural decentralization of information, since now almost all the work for core infrastructure is done by the same people doing web dev, community management and outreach, business development, organising Living on the Edge.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"767","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:15","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"stewarding Edgeryders means having more of us involved in the day to day work, and especially community members who might take seriously the offer to hire themselves. Hiring yourself\u00a0can mean different things but my impression is that offer is not visible enough. ER LBG is already stewarding the community by meeting its goals and it\u2019s almost impossible to ask more of it, it\u2019s just too small. With many more taking on a bigger role, it would be a natural decentralization of information, since now almost all the work for core infrastructure is done by the same people doing web dev, community management and outreach, business development, organising Living on the Edge.","tag_id":"1239"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"768","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:16","entity_id":"4055","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's unfair to ask more people to do much uncompensated work, but allow me to hope.\u00a0Involvement comes with a tacit promise, but not a guarantee (yet). Some\u00a0of us are examples of how working in Edgeryders brings us closer to doing what we are passionate about, some may be willing to job share to support each other while doing precarious work, some are setting up coliving spaces to share costs of living etc.\u00a0So, are there privileged souls out there who can afford to make a bigger investment than up until now?","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"769","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:17","entity_id":"14976","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And although Edgeryders has a record in showing open doors and throwing stuff on the table, sometimes the administration and core organising space may appear somewhat closed? Or its entry points difficult to find?","tag_id":"1239"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"770","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:17","entity_id":"14976","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't know of a super engineered approach, my own idea and pledge is to pick up on signals that point at some community members just now waiting for an opportunity. Of course, they'd first need to have spare bandwidth to get more involved. But even so, we may be making the assumption that if you tell people the doors are wide open, they will believe you. And although Edgeryders has a record in showing open doors and throwing stuff on the table, sometimes the administration and core organising space may appear somewhat closed? Or its entry points difficult to find?","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"771","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:18","entity_id":"14976","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What I'm trying to say is that we also may be dealing with an information gap, as it turned out in the transparency session at Lote4, undocumented.\u00a0\u00a0@JamesL\u00a0said something about how making more info available about the time put into website maintenance or community management would be more engaging for people and would inspire more help. And that this is potentially more effective than just putting up calls for help all the time.\u00a0\n\nOne actionable is releasing a pack underlining all the voluntary effort that went into Lote4, by everyone contributing.\nAnother one could be putting up calls for social media management for a week, then rotate, to support the community outreach efforts. and so on..\nAnother one could be setting up a closed Admin group for stuff that's ER LBG related and where the community could sign up if interested, without client names or references. Just so people who are interested can peek in or end up more involved. (unPacking Lote4 wiki, ER social contract wiki,.. stuff that's half baked and so not public yet).","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"772","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:19","entity_id":"4023","entity_type":"node","quote":"The\u00a0unMonastery\u00a0is at the cusp\u00a0of the Sassi's\u00a0ravine, the right place for a conference called Living On The Edge; the walls of an ancient\u00a0cellar rubbing off on your shoulders as you listen to\u00a0Emmanuele\u00a0talk about memories of abandoned\u00a0Italian villages.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"773","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:20","entity_id":"4023","entity_type":"node","quote":"Robin is a Zipcar cofounder and her call was for us to look for \"excess capacity\" in the system and investigate ways to unlock it. If Zipcar unlocks the value of our underused cars through sharing them, what else could we bring that model to?\nCompare with Vinay's call, of similar kind but utterly different extent: to modernise anarchist theory, cease relying on the government, ignore the market economy and form radical cooperatives that act in our own interests using the internet as a platform. Charities be dammed, they are cut from the same cloth as the corporates. Zipcar type models are encompassed via the theoretical construct of\u00a0guard labour, but it doesn't stop there; climate change, wars and everything in between are in Vinay's purview.","tag_id":"1263"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"774","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:21","entity_id":"4023","entity_type":"node","quote":"he stewardship in the title refers, I think, to the idea of an individuals or organisations that attempt to maximise the social benefit of a resource for non-financial reasons - people who 'steward' a resource. But the topic that kept recurring is actually the Zipcareque sharing economy. Similar idea, getting more value by sharing resources, but, crucially, driven by market forces rather than cooperative benevolence. This tension came out at the plenary at the end of the first day, with the question \"Is Airbnb bad because it makes room sharing, which used to be a gesture of friendship, into a financial transaction?\"","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"775","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:22","entity_id":"4023","entity_type":"node","quote":"before Airbnb existed people mostly didn't let their spare rooms, because there was too much friction in the transaction. The new 'sharing economy' has probably displaced very little benevolent, non-monetised sharing activity, with either cars or spare rooms. Airbnb is straight out of VC-funded, bubble-valley, hypercapitalist California. I might not like the way it's come about, but I can see the value of what it enables as despite the economic system in which it arose.\nYou might have guessed that by now I have an affinity for Robin's way of thinking, and I think one of the most interesting things she posited was the idea of market failure in the sharing economy. Using economic theory as a lens in very helpful for me, but, I speculate, a total turn off for most other people at the conference. In any case, a massive case of market failure occurs around personal data, where people simply cannot understand the value of their personal data, and the way it aggregates to become incredibly powerful.\nSo that's the cut-and-dry economics, but, much more than ever that ever before,\u00a0Patrick\u00a0persuaded of a rational position which is sceptical of economic theory. In his view, using money to value things causes people to have a different psychology. It makes it easier, for example, to abuse natural resources, because it makes them abstract. So when I explained that the market is a wonderful way of allocating resources, that it does a magical computation to prioritise what people most want, he agreed. But at the big scale, the environmental scale, the use of money causes this damaging psychological disconnect. When people explain to me why they don't like economics, I often feel it's because they don't get how powerful it is, our conversation didn't follow that pattern.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"776","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:23","entity_id":"4023","entity_type":"node","quote":"Someone would advocate for some kind of action, then we'd lament that not many people agreed with us. This was followed by the idea that 'people' should be re-educated so they will want they same thing we do. eg. People should\u00a0use encryption on the web, but they don't see the value, so we should re-educate them so they do. People shouldn't go to supermarkets, but they do, so we should re-educate them to\u00a0not.\nIn discussion with\u00a0Theresia, I realised how pervasive this type of thinking is - to the point where I've certainly articulated\u00a0it myself. It's not a completely fair analysis, but it gave me something to think about.","tag_id":"1280"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"777","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:25","entity_id":"14759","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he idea that we all seem to think that if the other guys just understood, then they would adopt our goal is interesting and definitely rings true. \u00a0I'm wondering if we talked to the people on the other side of that, if they would feel the same way.","tag_id":"1280"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"778","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:26","entity_id":"14759","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The very smart thoughtful young activist I was talking with, whose work is all about racial injustice and oppression was shocked at the way Naomi Klein had reframed climate to include all those other things, and now my friend was much more open to working on climate. I was shocked that she was shocked that they were connected (well duh, who did she think lived on those low-lying islands or was going to suffer the most from droughts); and also shocked that she thinks racial injustice trumps climate (everyone is going to die).","tag_id":"1213"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"779","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:26","entity_id":"14759","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We need to shape our arguments so that they make sense to the values and concerns of those who seemingly oppose it. AND we have to keep this framing constantly live, so that there isn't slipping back in to old ways of thinking. It takes a lot of exposure to really change the way people think.\nThat is why if you can get lucky, like we did with Zipcar, it is great to not have to change people's minds or behaviors, just appeal to their most obvious and immediate self interest. But that isn't possible for all things.","tag_id":"1213"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"780","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:27","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201csharing\u201d economy was a running theme throughout various sessions, and the conundrum of how to tap into excess resources while not disenfranchising those who rely on existing economic systems was at the center. Classic examples that arose include the way that car services like Uber benefit certain groups of people by letting them take cheap rides \u2013 plus potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions \u2013 but it also saps taxi drivers of their livelihoods and change community dynamics. Another is of course Airbnb, which allows certain groups of people (incidentally similar groups to those who use services like Uber) to make a living to support themselves \u2013 but in the process it has driven up subletting costs in neighborhoods over the past year, and has also changed the emotional landscape of many cities by converting interpersonal interactions into profit models. Those models may benefit some in the short term but may not in the long term; in any case in the long term we can assume they will profit Silicon Valley","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"781","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:28","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"One recent (bummer) example of a situation in which formalized sharing economy meets self-organized local community serves as a parable of this conundrum for me.","tag_id":"1281"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"782","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:29","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"It\u2019s the video that surfaced online of a bunch of Dropbox employees (sporting the logo on their shirts) showing up to a community soccer field in the area of San Francisco where they live and insisting that a bunch of (mostly Spanish-speaking) guys move out so they could play on the field. The justification was that there\u2019s a new system in place \u2013 which is apparently accessible via an app \u2013 by which the soccer field can be reserved in advance for a bit of cash. Up until that time, the sharing of the field had been governed by people standing around, waiting their turns, and challenging each other to games to take over the field. Stewardship in action.","tag_id":"1281"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"783","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:29","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"The part of the example that I don\u2019t intend to draw out is that the start-up dudes act like assholes. That's not the point. The interesting part stems from the obvious irony in the fact that DropBox is a service that allows people to share files freely (for a profit, probably with surveillance on their data, but anyhow) and so directly supports the concept that rationalized, formalized systems for sharing and allocating resources are the way to go to create fairness for all. And on the surface, saving time and making things more fair via an app that allows everyone to sign up for a time slot to use the soccer field in advance is an idea that makes sense. But what looks like it could be a happy way of giving everyone access to a community asset in an organized fashion in fact creates several barriers to entry for the people who are already using the community space. To use the new system, a person would have to possess the following:\n1. Tacit\/social knowledge that the service exists\n2. Access to the communication routes or technology that make participation in that system possible\n3. Knowledge of the English language in order to use the system\n4. A bit of cash in order to participate (reserving the field in advance apparently cost the DropBoxers $27)\n5. Belief that the new system will work and be more fair than whatever ad-hoc systems are already in place","tag_id":"1281"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"784","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:30","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"To talk about stewardship is not only to talk about what the assets are and how they can be stewarded, but also who should be in charge of maintaining those assets by whatever means they see fit, whether or not those methods are deemed convenient or even fair by outsiders. Those wishing to help others learn to be stewards need to carefully balance their goal --removing barriers to entry by creating new platforms -- with the possibility of inadvertently imposing systems that create new barriers to entry.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"785","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:30","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many sessions at LOTE revolved around general concepts that affect all groups attempting to steward communal resources: from scaleability to replicability to membership to (non)profit models. But the tricky bit that we kept coming up against was the fact that any outside concept of stewardship invented artificially (meaning formally and with protocol) that does not arise from the community it serves, or at least in direct and long-term collaboration with that community, has implicit structural problems that cannot be tackled except for case by case.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"786","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:31","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"I learned a lot from Jimmy and Gaia\u2019s generative presentation on their current project gathering information on community access to resources via both ethnographic (on the ground) and digital (data collecting via social media) means. They were gaining a complex and multifaceted understanding of a neighborhood on the periphery of London, where there apparently exist some measure of community resources \u2013 but residents did not know about or have access to them. Thus they felt isolated from each other and also from the larger metropolitan area. The researchers are now trying to find a way to apply their findings to the way the community does\/doesn\u2019t organize itself in order to empower the residents, either by providing them access to information, improving communication among them, or examining the informal structures already in place and formalizing them. That last option seems to be the one that the session participants were most interested in, with possibilities including anything from turning a small informal gathering at a mosque or a park into an advertised public meet-up, or creating a transit app so people understand their own transit system better.","tag_id":"1282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"787","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:32","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"During this discussion a participant from Matera brought up the issue of public transit in the city where we were all sitting. He pointed out that, while a public transit app for the Matera community does sound like a good idea from someone not familiar with the place, in fact the transit routes there are so idiosyncratic and unreliable that the lack of access to information isn\u2019t necessarily the problem; it\u2019s the system itself. Furthermore, many Materans don\u2019t have smart phones and don\u2019t want to get them, so they don\u2019t have access to the technology. He told us that what many people have already been doing for some time is organize car shares themselves via an open Facebook group. An existing social network, which formed offline, found a way to use an existing online social network for their own means.","tag_id":"1283"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"788","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:33","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"how would it be possible to take this situation in which a community is already stewarding its own assets via an imperfect but self-organized method (just like the community who is already stewarding its own soccer field via an informalized process) and make that existing system more accessible without imposing use of a particular technology or social system on residents? Is there a way someone could access this service who doesn't have a computer or doesn\u2019t want to give one\u2019s personal data to Facebook? (Suggestion: what if a member of the existing group was just paid 50 bucks a week by the city government in order to create awareness and then utilize the service on behalf of residents over 60 years old? A technological solution might not be the key.)","tag_id":"1284"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"789","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:34","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"n order to generate productive stewardship for communities it\u2019s necessary to start with the specifics and build a platform based on them, rather than the other way around. A lot of problems stem from creating umbrella models to address situations perceived to be universal. The tough part is that it takes a lot of time to gain the tacit knowledge needed to understand what makes a given situation so particular. The importance of speaking the local language cannot be understated in this regard.","tag_id":"1283"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"790","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:34","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many mentioned that it would be ideal for unMon to stay rooted in Matera for many years to come \u2013 so it could not only learn from its mistakes (which it is doing with Bembo & Katalin\u2019s beautifully written and comprehensive Book of them) but apply them precisely within the context in which they were discovered. While it\u2019s useful and important to learn from others\u2019 experiences, the same lessons learned at unMon aren\u2019t at all template to be applied elsewhere.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"791","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:35","entity_id":"4011","entity_type":"node","quote":"the same lessons learned at unMon aren\u2019t at all template to be applied elsewhere. Many sessions were occupied with the scale-ability of the unMonastery (as well as EdgeRyders in general), as well as the question of what to do with the unMonastery name in the event that it becomes perceived as a brand that anyone could potentially slap onto their communal living project.Should it be replicated? Is there a responsibility that the original members have to make sure it\u2019s replicated in a certain way? Would that necessarily define an inside and an outside, or a dogmatic way of doing things? How can knowledge about stewardship be shared without imposing that knowledge as a rule across very different communities? The ethical implications of those decisions on existing local communities will have to be consider","tag_id":"1285"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"792","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:36","entity_id":"14615","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Language barriers are definitely there \u2013 this is Italy, after all. My interpretation of language barriers is backwards: we thought people could learn to speak a bit of Italian in the course of 4-6 months, and it did not happen (interestingly, it is mostly the anglos who seem resistant to learning by just being in the country. Marc, French, has become fluent in Italian; Juliana, hispanophone, speaks quite well). I tried to convince a lady with a project of teaching Italian to foreigners in a playful way to apply for the unMonastery, but she did not \u2013 shame.","tag_id":"1286"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"793","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:37","entity_id":"14615","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the app to reserve the soccer field: I am not sure who made the app, but here is a bet: it was a company out to make some cash. Why I think that? Because the allocation pattern of hours for the soccer field worked.\u00a0The only reason to fix something that is not broken (the only one I can think of,\u00a0\u00a0at least) is that the fix will generate some money. Classic tragedy of the commons type stuff, create artificial scarcity around a resource then charge for access. As @teirdes\u00a0pointed out at LOTE4, part of stewarding is to keep a watch on changes in the law, make sure that self-interested actors don't make a grab for rights to access and then sell you back what you had in the first place!","tag_id":"1287"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"794","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:38","entity_id":"14663","entity_type":"comment","quote":"it doesn't make sense to stop at one-and-only working definition of stewardship, it is damn hard to find and trust a model that works for everyone, even in a specific project context. Depending on who you ask you will get a different response as to what is wrong and what could improve it.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"795","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 13:38","entity_id":"14663","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another thing is that when you are working in a social environment, fairness becomes quite a relative concept, so is community.\u00a0\nFrom the stewards' point of view and assuming you start something with good will and genuine interest to make something better (we don't know if that's true in profit making businesses, but consider the non money making), I see it as an endless set of choices, constraints and ultimately trade-offs. Already \"giving everyone access to a community asset in an organized fashion\" means someone is in the position to give access, whether it's one person, a group, or an entire subset of a community. And position comes with either\/or politics and money, which always tend to bring up complex issues and make anyone in the position of stewardship, or their projects, deeply vulnerable.","tag_id":"1277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"796","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:13","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"A general take was that stewardship challenges models based on ownership. It opens up and enhances the use value of things rather than holding it captive. Most case studies and projects we looked at are initiatives ran by individuals or small groups, fixing a specific problem rather than taking on systemic approaches. This has to do with capacity, but mostly with a distinct take on our relationship with politics. At the beginning of Lote4 @hexayurt and @Leo, among others, made it clear that","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"797","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:14","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"rather than thinking of this as being about how do we persuade the state to support us, perhaps it\u2019s more a question of how do we support the state not to beat the hell out of us when we begin to support ourselves\n\n\nIs leaving the government out a sustainable way to move forward? Or to take the Makerfox example: can we do everything without money?","tag_id":"1288"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"798","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"People can take away the fact it's not useless to get in touch with the democratically elected institutions - when you have a project and you want it to be supported don't be afraid to get that extra political leverage. [...] If you're an EU citizen, find a politician from where you live, send them a (polite) email -- it's easy. \u00a0If you're a nomad, pick someone at random. What do you do if they don't answer? If you fail with the first go on to the next one - have a list of around 4 or 5. The least they can do is ask a written question to the EC - it's at least some action and gives you documented support of your issue being important which is helpful for local authorities. You can play institutions against themselves.","tag_id":"1289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"799","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:16","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"One example is hacking the legal loopholes of the copyright reform at EU level and starting with modest aims: have the EC accept the copyrightcode.eu, an easy to understand text explaining copyright in just five articles (also backed by a petition),\u00a0then ensure that as little lobbying as possible is made to destroy that proposal.","tag_id":"1289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"800","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:17","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"One is the \"buzz off\" approach where you have an absent state","tag_id":"1288"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"801","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:17","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"he other one is the \"Make a deal\" approach, more complex, where there is cooperation involved (eg change the grantmaking system, influence evidence based provision of services by creating new data). The later allows for \"infiltration\".\n\n\n In discussing the state, we have missed understanding that the state is made of persons. In Italy, the state is 2.8 million people. Because they are people, they behave in different ways.","tag_id":"1289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"802","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:18","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most of us agree documentation is important. Fabrizio and Caroline pointed at\u00a0a need to self-evaluate to understand complexity better, and the four sectors within which stewardship takes place: technological, cultural, economical, institutional. Some key points raised to help improve the work:","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"803","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:18","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"the four sectors within which stewardship takes place: technological, cultural, economical, institutional. Some key points raised to help improve the work:\n\nstarting point: are we filling the gaps of the current system or are we shaping a new system (eg open source projects)? is this stewardship forming from within the community or coming from outside? how do I influence the other sectors?\ntimespan: for how long should the stewardship go on? can the community continue with or without sustained leadership\noutcome: are we truly improving people\u2019s quality of life?\nvalidation: combining the dots of wanting to fit in the present and have some recognition payback\nresilience: we are very much output oriented - what is the longer term goal?","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"804","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:19","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"For Robin it is clear that there \u201cthere does need to be a community of people working on these hard problems of rebuilding the economy and building a world we want\u201d","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"805","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:19","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"and one way to go is by building platforms for participation and pooling of resources. The assumption is that there is an ability to express freedom and desire, and that people know what they want, and act under an implicit agreement on the direction shaping the way forward (points made by Nadia and Gaia in particular; see Fabrizio\u2019s counter argument on the dangers of paternalistic stewardship eg birth of fascism)","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"806","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:23","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"he key to communities stewarding assets is the ability to steward and transmit knowledge to each other. Resilience comes from redundancy and enough people knowing about other people so that the right people are in touch with each other. (Nadia","tag_id":"1195"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"807","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:23","entity_id":"4147","entity_type":"node","quote":"Key questions rose around the way platforms are instrumental to participation. In some examples from the sharing economy, even if communities are participatory, the platform itself is centralized, so members risk serving the platform, not the community. And when platforms are created by its users, who is supporting the long term, sustained, intensive effort? This goes in two ways: the need to cover permanent stewardship (costs of the infrastructure, almost always present) and the need for sustained leadership (depends on the stewardship model). Matthias brought up the point of freedom and inclusiveness, saying it's not enough just to put a digital project up as open source, and expect that to create freedom. We need to make work open for public contributions - don't exclude people, let them add something.","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"808","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:24","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"Everything is going to be a mistake. You fall into stuff that you weren't looking for. Everyone's head is full of ideas of what the #LOTE4 is, but it's in the things we say and do. Someone needs to make sense of what is there, reading and finding the invisible story that's being written. Connecting the dots we sum up our thoughts. This is an experimental co-writing exercise to see how it can be done without burdening one person with telling the continuing story of how we are becoming a community, and how the different tools, technologies, projects, conversations and \u00a0events help us get there.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"809","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:25","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"We need a set of baseline goals for Edgeryders.\nThe Grand Plan:\u00a0\u00a0\n\"Changing the way we live and work. And WHY we work.\"\nNarratives:\n\"What's the enabler\/ driver of the points\/dramaturgy?\u00a0Two different storytelling strands.\u00a0What's our story inwards: \u00a0our story for ourselves.\u00a0And what's our story(stories) outwards: for others who don't use any of our words, concepts or share our values.\"","tag_id":"1259"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"810","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:26","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community #1 (platform):\n\"I personally think the platform works well for exposing projects and ideas. It is a good broadcasting tool and information pool. However my impression is that conversations are less likely to happen, mostly driven by the same people. Also a sense of \"not listening\". It may be just me. \"\n\"No it's not just you: there is something about online \u00a0conversation that brings out the alpha streaks in a lot of us. Its much easier to listen when you feel you have time- someone , Jeff I think said something about there not being enough time to meet and learn from everyone\u2026 \"","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"811","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:27","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"At LOTE 4 For a brief moment...3 days, we discovered what it could feel like when we \u00a0are in deep community. We transcended distance and fast forwarded into connections that normally take years to build. People focused on the importance of face-to-face conversations. Maybe it's also about listening to understand vs listening to reply? This time it felt like family... \"like I already knew everyone there from online meetings.\" someone remarked.\"\n\"For me it's like time stands still at LOTE events or this one. Total calm that I speak to whomever I speak to and we just take time to really meet one another and hangout. Like when we were kids, you could just hang without a mission. We need time for this and to give ourselves space to be able to make time for this. Rita asked: why dont you just have coffee with the people around, don't you know nothing happens before you just spend time with people? But it's the same question as why don't you just spend time having coffee with people and not \"do anything when you are home\". What does a week without a plan feel like?\"\n\"I was able to get some answers. It seems like a general session of people presenting what edgeryders is to them and then to let people ask questions would make the process that I went through at LOTE more accessible.\u00a0 I learned a lot about the economic and technical structures and history through the unconference component -- in which we were able to propose sessions at the end of the weekend that addressed topics that emerged throughout the beginning of the weekend. I am not sure all people knew how to propose a session or get involved but once I did that I ended up presenting in several sessions without even planning for it.\"\n\"LOTE was great because I felt there was exchange (listening as well as talking). And that created a basis for trust.\"\n\"But when asked what we would take away, or change from the experience it seemed the answer was more, not less of anything.\"","tag_id":"1001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"812","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:28","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"How can the \u00a0sense of community can be preserved after the conference. Also it seems \u00a0the key thing we had somehow underestimated in all the practicals is \u00a0this togetherness thing. What it means and why everything is so \u00a0different, better, when you are doing it with people you like.\"\n\"Perhaps we are all a little disappointed because Utopia is so close.\"\n\"We should identify ourselves by the way that we act not what we wear etc. We dont want to be superhumans, but a supercommunity. We're all regular Clark Kents. Or Ubuntu. Survival of the animals with the best networks, best communication and collaborations. Strength of bonds.\"\n\"Feeling part of a community, feeling safe and supported is an enabler for building visionary, and ambitious things together. Building deep relationships that we really can rely on versus inviting in new and more people. What are enablers? Why did having the building again feel so empowering and what enabling infrastructure do we need- physical, monetary and relational? Staying and leaving. Leadership and first follower.\"","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"813","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:28","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"For a brief moment...3 days, we discovered what it could feel like when we \u00a0are in deep community. We transcended distance and fast forwarded into connections that normally take years to build. People focused on the importance of face-to-face conversations. Maybe it's also about listening to understand vs listening to reply? This time it felt like family... \"like I already knew everyone there from online meetings.\" someone remarked.\"\n\"For me it's like time stands still at LOTE events or this one. Total calm that I speak to whomever I speak to and we just take time to really meet one another and hangout. Like when we were kids, you could just hang without a mission. We need time for this and to give ourselves space to be able to make time for this. Rita asked: why dont you just have coffee with the people around, don't you know nothing happens before you just spend time with people? But it's the same question as why don't you just spend time having coffee with people and not \"do anything when you are home\". What does a week without a plan feel like?\"","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"814","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:29","entity_id":"4057","entity_type":"node","quote":"Listening:\n\"The platform support talking but not listening.\"\nTime:\nListening takes time.\n\"Aspects and the importance of time turned out to be one of the most important lessons: our relationship to it, deliverables etc, as being a key element. We have to think about.\"\n\"How the relationships deepen and grow in time. If you had enough time, you would spend it with your family?\"","tag_id":"1290"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"815","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:29","entity_id":"14727","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, Edgeryders is a large online platform of 2000+ members, a network of communities, with no specific commitment to an outside community and with no timeframe. At the same time, unMonastery was a tiny community which had to build functioning relationships within the house in a few days and with Matera in a matter of weeks. For a functioning prototype, very short term goals needed to be formulated and acted upon. These were obviously not the same as the Edgeryders'. Whether the unMonastery model will evolve to deliver the original vision of changing \"how we work and live, forever\", remains to be seen.","tag_id":"1291"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"816","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:30","entity_id":"14727","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe a process of identifying trends and preparing a model that can react to change, adapt to different environments, solve different problems, and point to several different futures, is more in line with what the first prototype taught us. In my opinion, the unMonastery needs to be allowed to find its own way to act in the world, because it is designed to operate in a very different context\u00a0from the Edgeryders community.","tag_id":"1277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"817","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:31","entity_id":"14730","entity_type":"comment","quote":"n Edgeryders we only speak for ourselves (i.e. self-represent) so I do not think that you can draw conclusions about what other people's goals for any project or activity are based on what any individual says- they are as diverse as is this community. The beauty of this diversity and a permissive culture is that you do not have to agree on everything to be able to act in whatever ways you feel are relevant and necessary for your own objectives.","tag_id":"1292"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"818","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:32","entity_id":"14730","entity_type":"comment","quote":"all talk about great documentation and the need for it as a given. I recall a lot of resistance to documentation of the ongoing projects of some residents in the unMonastery prototype. Documentation is important because of accountability. But it is also powerful in helping you stand your ground if and when you or your projects come under attack by loud critical voices, especially when they are wrong. Because there is a trail showing what you have been doing, why and progress- it makes your work legible to others even if they only experience a snippet and you give those who like your work the means to defend it with you. The Pisolino Libero initiative is a perfect example. The data is available: 20k likes, international coverage, private cafe owners offering space to do it inside their property. It was however not aggregated in one place prior to the email from one person in the local administration. Had it been then others in the local administration would have had no problem telling them to back off because... evidence says the project is contributing towards achieving the goals of the candidacy, whether or not one person freaks out. Or even the whole administration.\nThe other thing documentation does is gives you freedom because anyone with experience of doing anything complex knows that plans and priorities change. You may discover that the initial project or question doesnt make sense or is never going to work. Maybe you see something much more immediately relevant and actionable and want to do that instead. With continuous documentation you can follow this development and it makes it easier to tell the story of what is happening and defend the process. I do not believe you will ever get away from the expectation of tangible\/presentable outcomes\/results- no matter if it is a gallerist, funder or client or the taxpayer, whoever is bankrolling the work you are doing. But I do believe this gives you maneuvering space.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"819","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:32","entity_id":"14730","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Each instance of any project will have its own constraints under which it operates and those will be tied to the deals you negotiate in the early phases of setting up anything really. What happens in other iterations will be determined by different sets of constraints. Which is why I believe it is important to to learn the practical details and skills for creating new conditions, physical, economic etc for doing anything. Only when you have that in place do you know what parameters you are operating under and how to navigate\/hack them to achieve your objectives.","tag_id":"1111"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"820","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:33","entity_id":"14756","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Is it so important to divide the world into \"Edgeryders\" and \"unMonastery\"? I can't see how that helps in any way. Worse, it seems to point at potential conflict of \"us\" vs. \"them\", rather than at the generative potential of diversity. But maybe I am wrong. Can you explain why it seems so attractive to you?","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"821","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:34","entity_id":"14756","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In return for your explanation, I can offer an alternative interpretation. It goes like this: at some point someone started an unMonastery prototype. People could choose whether to locate themselves deep inside, stay completely out or anything in between. Examples of in-between behaviour:\n\nvisit\nparticipate in the online debate\nbuy a resident unMonasterian coffee\/ice cream\/a meal to cheer her\/him up\nhelp with admin\/politics\/fundraising\nwrite an article\/make a film about what is being done\nvarious combinations of the above and more\n\nPeople closest to the center have a greater stake; people further away a smaller one. This is not an ontology because it is flexible: people can adjust their position by getting more or less involved. No one is locked into a category. No one is completely dismissed, because even people who are not involved at all\u00a0might\u00a0decide to move towards the center, and they would be welcome to. I know you don't like T-shirts, but there is a reason why the one I am wearing now says \"Networks have no borders\"!","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"822","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:34","entity_id":"14756","entity_type":"comment","quote":"that that does\u00a0not\u00a0mean everyone is the same: different nodes have different degrees of centrality (so this allows for who does the work calls the shots). But it\u00a0does\u00a0mean that the difference across people is one of gradient, not of nature. And that seems a more accurate description of reality. You once told me that you only heard of the residency a week before the deadline: if that week you had gone skiing, your strict ontology would classify you as \"complete stranger\" (you were not even Edgeryders then); my network thinking as \"potential unMonasterian\".","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"823","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:35","entity_id":"14755","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A Stewardship role implies the custodian, the caretaker, the overseer of direction and resources. By comparison, a Host suggests being more kindly to the community,brings everyone to the warmth of the fireside, the nourishment of the table, and provides a heartfelt reception to how participants are valued. Edgeryders being an on-line, thought-fuelled community who only meet face to face periodically, we very much need roles and titles that emphasise that we care for the community more than the collective commandments. Might the persuasively engaged Edgeryders who want the community to thrive find their hearts more immediately if they define themselves as Hosts (rather than Stewards)?","tag_id":"1293"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"824","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:35","entity_id":"14767","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My perception is that due to its different position in the world, unMonasterians \"do\" mostly driven by listening, and Edgeryders \"do\" mostly by talking. I don't mean empty talk - I think the platform is super important to make people and their activities visible. In Matera what we found is that unMonasterians cannot proceed by coming in as \"I\/we do this\". You have to arrive listening.","tag_id":"1294"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"825","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:36","entity_id":"14772","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Social scientists know not to trust survey data (ask people questions and record their answer). Humans suffer from well-documented psychological biases that make them state falsehoods, often in perfectly good faith. So, the only way forward we have found is to ask, listen, reply back, etcetera, and engage in an open conversation that will lead somewhere. The distinction between speaking and listening seems to me not to hold much more water than the one between unMonasterians and Edgeryders.","tag_id":"1295"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"826","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:36","entity_id":"14772","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In other words, the time-honored way to engage a local community is not as an all-purpose troubleshooter (brings out psychological biases as you ask people \"what do you need?\"), but as just another person, with her own set of skills, obsessions and weaknesses. The engine for making progress is not that the newcomer is \"better\" than the local: it is the diversity between the two. In this process some unMonasterians got further than others (and that is human too), but everyone can claim at least some credit for the good things that happened","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"827","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:36","entity_id":"14777","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks all. This, to me, is a great conversation (and example) of some different approaches to work and how we prefer to be in the world...eg. the difference between those who's desire it is to move slower, take time to observe, listen and those who's desire it is to execute, act, finalise or somehow always have a word or some formula, conclusion at hand...","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"828","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:37","entity_id":"14778","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hole diversity idea is based on patiently sitting around, listen and talk and try to understand each other until we find interesting stuff to do, or solutions together. You probably heard the Bruce Sterling video in support of Matera's candidacy. He talks about how it is time for the internet-style \"fake\" universality of the Open Source movement to find the aspect its missing, the local. \"OS in pursuit of the super local\", to reveal what's going on in other places, to get people involved in the process of making by making it accessible, exciting and participatory. \u00a0Reaching the \"local\" requires listening and a sensibility to what is \"there\", in order to make it interesting and graspable, not only accessible, participatory, etc. I think that is what unMonastery does (and ER does not, because it cannot it is not its function, it is a network of networks).","tag_id":"1290"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"829","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:38","entity_id":"14778","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But then it has to be brought onto the ground, to interact with the super local, so whatever arrives with the unMonastery becomes what Sterling described: accessible, participatory and gets people engrossed in the process of making (making tech, culture, objects, institutions, whatever), instead of throwing \"solutions\" at the town, like\u00a0unGuide.\u00a0I did what I said I would do, but because the process of making it was so little embedded in the community, it is now just sitting in virtual space","tag_id":"1292"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"830","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:40","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"The few make decisions that affect the many: this is a common feature of all governance models that work at the national scale, including the democratic ones. Some scholars \u2013 myself included \u2013 are looking to deploy open decision making processes, so that many people might participate through collective intelligence dynamics; but such processes are nowhere near ready to go. Most people appear to think that the concentration of decision making power is a necessary evil, but it does create a tension between the few in the decision room and the many who stand outside it.","tag_id":"1296"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"831","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:41","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"2004 economists Lu Hong and Scott Page came up with a radically new idea: diverse group perform better in solving complex problems than groups composed of the best people available. In a nutshell, diversity trumps ability. It works like this: imagine a group faced with a difficult problem. \"Difficult\" in this context means it is not even clear what kind of a problem it is. The only way towards solving it appears to be trying to attack it with different approaches, and hope that one will work. Further, imagine that each person in the group has mastered a limited number of approaches to problems, and that each approach solves well a few types of problems, but is useless on all others. An example could be a car whose engine won't start. The problem could be of mechanical nature; or of electrical nature; or in the software of the onboard electronics; it could even be that there is no fuel in the tank. If all you have to throw at the problem is ten mechanics, even very good ones, that might not help you if the problem is in the electric circuitry. A group with diverse skills can try more approaches, and so have a higher probability of coming to a solution. It follows that, when faced with a difficult problem, your best bet is to build a very diverse group to attack it\u00a0(paper).","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"832","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:41","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"This seems to make sense. So how come political and cultural \u00e9lites tend to be so homogenous? Why do we not see more skaters in ministries, athletes in boards of directors, circus artists heading charities? There are many reasons for this, but one of the most important is that collaborating in diversity is hard. Cultural differences get in the way of communication; ways of working do not match; divergent interests result in conflict and selfish behaviour.","tag_id":"1111"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"833","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:41","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"the state, after centuries of building public assets (from road networks to hospitals, from libraries to mass literacy), seems unable to continue to steward many such assets, and is in retreat. Can citizens come together as communities, step into the breach? And now?","tag_id":"1241"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"834","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:49","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"The only option left is to rise up to the challenge ourselves. Are we qualified? No way. So, we are coming together to learn how to become better stewards, as citizens. This is really difficult, and to do it we need not only ability, but diversity. In fact we think we weed the most diverse group we can put in the field. Living On The Edge 4 is run by a team of curators the like of which the world has never seen.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"835","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:50","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"It includes Fabrizio Barca, former cabinet minister and presently general director at the Italian Treasury; Caroline Paulick-Thiel, German activist who spearheaded the effort to defend the pocket-sized utopia of a href=\"http:\/\/prinzessinnengarten.net\/about\/\">Prinzessinnengarten in Berlin from speculation; Swede Amelia Andersdotter, the youngest MEPs in history (elected at 21!), now president of the European Pirate Party; German open source hacker Matthias Ansorg, winner of the first European social innovation competition (a man who bought a 1968 firetruck and is turning it into a fully bespoke open source mobile apartment!); Robin Chase, serial entrepreneur in the sharing economy and Bostonian patrician; and Nadia El-Imam, Afro-Swedish engineer and entrepreneur, currently serving as Edgeryders CEO.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"836","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:50","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"The job of this exceptional team is not that of leading, but rather that to help the Edgeryders community to map out the terrain of stewardship, not very well known as yet. In line with hacker tradition, the agenda of Living On The Edge 4 (and that of the hackathon preceding it) is set by the community; curators are there to connect each talk and workshop to each other, highlight similarities and differences, try to get a sense for what works and in which circumstances.","tag_id":"1292"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"837","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:51","entity_id":"4008","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can senior civil servants, politicians and high-profile entrepreneurs really work side by side in relative harmony with hackers, squatters and digital nomads? We are aware of the risks of misunderstandings and even clashes, but on the whole we believe that yes, they can. Certainly we did our best to set the stage for a fruitful, rewarding interaction. First, we carefully handpicked our curators as people who are, certainly, bearers of strong cultures of their own, but are also curious of the cultures and approaches of others. Second, we did not just put them in contact with each other, but put ourselves forward as stewards of those new relationships, offering to explain to the ones what might look weird or unsettling in the behaviour of the others. And third, we chose for Living On The Edge 4 an inspiring physical environment: the unMonastery\u00a0in Matera, a place where experimentation is normal, and errors are acknowledged and accepted as part of the process, rather than frowned upon.","tag_id":"1160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"838","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:52","entity_id":"14605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm finding local integration with civil servants to be a good appraoch to getting things done...any 'site' is informational tooling, but the user community, and the service recipients , clearly defined, are where the tool gets used. Do keep me up to spped with it as it progresses. We have an applicable location here.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"839","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:52","entity_id":"14605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really feel that a community focussed version of this is important... when rome fell the peripheral mud huts fell into the ground with it... not so in the built environment of today, there is a need to rebuild from inside out.\n\n\n\u00a0Tailoring this to community focussed projects around a variety of forms of manifest distributed systems, processes and means of production is key.\n \u00a0\n\n\nWhen gathering people, remaining cogent of who what and what-variety of skillset is important.\n\n\nNot everyone in the same place who likes horticulture, and everyone who likes digital fabrication in another place, that won't work...","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"840","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:53","entity_id":"14605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- it is useful to arrange people into groups with enough feedback loopage in given disciplines to remain productive, enough network capacity to ensure this nonlocally, and enough local diversity to be able to apply the rich variety of skillsets necessary in such a way as will be welcomed and adapted by local communities.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"841","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"14606","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Therefore we can drop what I call\n'ego-friction'. The small town dynamic that makes a mess of stewardship when it comes to notions of self-importance making Trolls key holders to what should be shared and open resources.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"842","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"14606","entity_type":"comment","quote":"feedback in human communication systems facilitates the natural function of consciousness which aligns with evolution in the generation of complex order as a means of dissipation. Those who get complexity theory and its beautiful corollaries in thermodynamics please shout!\u00a0\n\nThis means the more diversity among entities, the more entity-nodes on a system, the faster the rate of latency in communication, all of this amounts to an accelerated rate of order-generation in the subject of focus.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"843","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:54","entity_id":"14606","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Diversity Wins.\n\nWhy it wins is important, and if people get this, they will tune up their game in terms of active networks and in terms of action on the ground, by organizing around this principle.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"844","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:55","entity_id":"14609","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The problem is that, alongside diversity, you need trust and efficiency and domain knowledge. LOTE4 didn't just go for maximum diversity. It found a mix that combined diversity with enough trust and community to glue everyone together.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"845","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:57","entity_id":"14614","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The population is large (predictable behaviour of statistical process).\nThe problem is modelled as a large number of possible approaches (2000 in the computational experiment). Each approach is mapped to a value between 0 and 100. The value V_i of approach i is drawn from the uniform probability distribution of numbers between 0 and 100. So, the value of approach 187 might be 43, the value of approach 1412 might be 86 and so on (notice this assumption, I'll come back to it). Groups of solvers are trying to find the maximum possible value V that they can find. Approaches are imagined as points in a circle.\u00a0\nPeople differ among them because they have different heuristics (they \"look in different directions\"). \u00a0A heuristics looks like this: start at the status quo (which is a point on the circle); move clockwise a certain number of steps to another point on the circle and look for the value of the approach at that point; repeat this a certain number of times. Formally, a heuristic is made of three integers. For example, (1, 5, 3) means:\n\n Start at the status quo\n Move 1 step clockwise and evaluate the approach you find at that point\n Move 5 steps clockwise and evaluate\u00a0the approach you find at the new point\n Repeat step 3 until you have collected 3 values.\n\n\nPerformance of individuals is measured by the maximum value of the approaches they find.\nThe way groups work together is the following: each individual goes through the process of step 3. They all compare the values of their solutions, and keep the maximum one. so, critically, there is no cost assumed in sharing information.\nDiversity is measured by comparing heuristics. It varies between 0 and 1. Diversity 1 means there is no overlap between the approaches tried by one participants and those tried by the other participants. Diversity 0 means all participants take the same approaches.\n\nLike all models, this is an approximation. I trust the proof (and honestly, it makes sense to me, though I have not tried to reproduce it). Mathematically, the result is driven by three assumptions that might not be true for all real-world problems, or at least merit further discussion:\n\nAll approaches work to a certain extent. Any approach is assumed to have a \"value\" between 0 and 100. \u00a0Some problems do behave this way: for example, fixing Edgeryders means going to the\u00a0Task Manager\u00a0and executing any one of 200+ tasks. An approach might complete only 1, another one might complete 50 etc. On the other hand, some problems have binary outcomes: either you get your car to start or you don't.\u00a0\nThe probability distribution you are drawing the value from is uniform. This looks harmless, but it makes trying approaches at random very attractive. The expected value of an approach randomly drawn from a uniform distribution on the 0-100 interval is 50. On the opposite end of the scale, if only one approach leads to the correct solution (value 100) and all the others have value 0; and if there is a large number of approaches, the expected value of a random approach tends to zero. This is why there is no experimentation in life-and-death situations!\u00a0\nNo cost is assumed for information sharing.\u00a0This makes large groups attractive (although this is somehow counterbalanced in the computational experiment part of the paper by the opposite effect of fixed and finite set of heuristics).","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"846","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:57","entity_id":"14623","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I agree it depends a lot on the assumptions. It also misses out the value of smashing together different conceptual frameworks, coming up with approaches that no one person could have come up with herself.","tag_id":"990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"847","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:58","entity_id":"14619","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On collective decision making: the Edgeryders enterprise is not a cooperative, so Loomio is less informative, but I like the way Apache keeps it short and clear, so something like that might be useful. I think one step towards it is making clearer the distinction between our company and our community to manage both expectations and demands. That's a suggestion I heard often at Lote4..","tag_id":"1297"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"848","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:59","entity_id":"4006","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am fascinated by the question of community building, particularly the sort of powerful activist online\/off-line committees that are seeking to affect change these days.\u00a0 It seems to me that the key to building and maintaining community is\u00a0 trust,\u00a0 enabled and supported by mutual commitments.\u00a0 When you see someone committing their time and energy to something that is inspiring, you feel moved to commit your own time and energy. As people do this over time, people start trusting the new thing which is emerging. You start to trust that your contribution will not be wasted or abused.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"849","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 14:59","entity_id":"4006","entity_type":"node","quote":"It seems to me that Edgeryders is going through a transition from a pure gift economy (where no money is distributed) to a more mixed one where some money will come in and will be paid to some people. Transitions, as discussed in one of the sessions, are exciting and often unpredictable and turbulent times.\u00a0 They are times when transparency in decision-making, not just what decisions are made but how decisions are made and how people can participate in them, become really important.","tag_id":"1204"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"850","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:00","entity_id":"4006","entity_type":"node","quote":"It\u2019s not easy to make collaborative decisions online. I predict that one of the breakthroughs we will see in the next few years is in online tools for collaborative decision-making. See Loomio as one recently emerged example. I think this is something that Edgeryders needs to address. I also note that the Apache software community are very good at clarifying how decisions are made and what role different people take in decision-making. See here in particular. I think it would be really valuable for Edgeryders to do something similar. It doesn\u2019t need to be nearly so detailed or complex since Apache is a much more developed community.","tag_id":"1297"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"851","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:00","entity_id":"4006","entity_type":"node","quote":"From what I can gather, some people feel intimidated by the technology, and also sometimes by the nature of the discussions online, and don\u2019t feel that their voices heard. This will tend to destroy trust over time.","tag_id":"1282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"852","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:01","entity_id":"4006","entity_type":"node","quote":"From what I have seen in my experience in business and elsewhere, the way decisions are made is generally far more important than the actual decision. A decision can be changed if it turns out to be unhelpful, but the feeling people are left with when they have been engaged in, or perhaps excluded from, a decision tends to last.","tag_id":"1296"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"853","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:02","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"After our conversations it struck me that one of the fundamental errors I have been making is forgetting that there is a huge information asymmetry between those of us who have been involved in Edgeryders for the longest and more recent arrivals. Step one to honoring our pledge to bridge that divide so we have more of a level playing field is online: http:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/blog\/lets-adore-and-endure-each-other","tag_id":"1299"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"854","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:02","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"To honor the care and attention that went into our coming together, I thought it might be a good idea to put together a simple overview to remind us all of what was agreed (before we forget :)) and make it easy for others to contribute towards the shared goals\/initiatives. Can you guys help compile this here so that we are sure everyone understands the same thing (when we speak it is easy to misunderstand because of language differences or miss key information when your mind wanders):","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"855","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:03","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"A. Harmonious Hackathons: making them happen on a regular basis (several times a year) and making them an economically sustainable line of activity (ensure people organising them are paid). We also agreed that we need \"our own\" space to do this as hackathons need to run for weeks rather than days to \"complete\" work, but still keep money and time costs at an acceptable level. We would do a number of themes one of which could be HackCare continuing on foundation set at lote4.","tag_id":"1300"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"856","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:04","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"B. Edgeryders\/ Makerfox integration: the experiment with using barter to build #lote4 using makerfox produced promising results. In order for us to use it for more activities the integration with Edgeryders needs to be smoother, so we need to specify what needs to be done and find resources to cover the cost of the work.","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"857","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:04","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"C. Building stronger community ties: We aim to grow the number, thickness and quality of Edgeryders community members social ties with each other, members of other communities and networks and with members of organisations with resources and need for their skills\/projects. We will do this online with regularly updated content like Jeffs posts and a newsletter (who knows how to do this well?). If and when we do organise physical meetings, we commit to ensure they are properly documented online so as not to fragment the community or exclude others from the conversations. Core team: Ben Vickers (UK) and Nadia EL-Imam (Belgium) and you (wherever you are).","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"858","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:05","entity_id":"4041","entity_type":"node","quote":"Produce #lote4 community report: To get an overview of the value generated from this event in a format that is easy to understand and spread ( also for those with little or no time to wade through a lot of material on the platform). This report should cover\u00a0:\n- Content- (what was learned about stewardship and what new insights\/ideas for projects and new questions were generated).\n- Organisation- budget, allocation of resources, how decisions were made and what are the constraints we acknowledge.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"859","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:07","entity_id":"14698","entity_type":"comment","quote":"During LOTE events there is often an intensity that can create a feeling of burnout for a while, so the event we have been thinking of would be rather to recharge and spend time in harmonious way, while sharing what's important to us and opening our projects to more help from the community.\nIn a way this could be a \"community healing\" retreat. I think it could be helpful for some of us.","tag_id":"1041"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"860","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:07","entity_id":"14700","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hy? To create a space with flexible structure for us to share our ideas and find synergies and alignments.\u00a0\nTo listen and understand each other and learn how we can support each other and care about each other better.\nTo create more well-being in the community and work together in harmonious and healthy ways.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"861","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:08","entity_id":"14707","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I very much like the idea of the harmonious hackathon. This is an issue many people are wrestling with. Hackathons have been oversold in the past 5-10+ years, and have had all kinds of unrealistic expectations layered onto them. As a result they are now in the \"trough of disillusionment\" phase of the hype cycle.","tag_id":"1276"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"862","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:08","entity_id":"14707","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Consequently: many groups want to run hackathons, and have money to spend on them. They recognize that not all hackathons are equal, and would pay to have their event work well. If edgeryders figures out how to run hackathons that don't suck, we have a skill that's both useful for our own communities, and something we offer as a paid service.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"863","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:08","entity_id":"14707","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And I've not seen much concrete description of what makes a hackathon \"harmonious\". I love the label, but I don't think we've yet done the work to justify it. [or possibly, there's a huge amount of work in a corner of this site that I've not yet found]","tag_id":"1254"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"864","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:09","entity_id":"14708","entity_type":"comment","quote":"-Blog posts from sessions (but not until towards the end of November, will this be acceptable within the slow release approach or should they all be out before then?)","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"865","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:09","entity_id":"14708","entity_type":"comment","quote":"-With the session write ups, I think I can also ask and work with other dedicated unMonasterians to take the lead on some of these.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"866","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:10","entity_id":"14708","entity_type":"comment","quote":"-Not listed as such but: Building thicker and stronger ties between the community offline, I do this already but will be doing it in a more concerted way from december onwards.","tag_id":"1301"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"867","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:10","entity_id":"14708","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Are we to put together a schedule for release on content? And how much should things be added to or tidied up? I think it would be useful to also ask key individuals involved in particular sessions to contribute reflections but this could be done in the form of questions at the end of posts and prompts on social media for comment","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"868","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:10","entity_id":"14708","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for follow up collaborations, I'm focusing on organising the extended stay in Athens during December (not a formal event), will be attending CCC with a strong unMon contingent, Common Libraries is solidifying its work with Matera, the unMonastery event in January will be announced soon and the #HackCare thing has a lot of momentum with Anne Marie suggesting all kinds of funding opportunities and possible partnerships (but I'm still catching up on my life in London).","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"869","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:11","entity_id":"14861","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you want to use the Makerfox platform to facilitate collaboration between projects and to get people involved, welcome :) There are no tasks on Makerfox, though, just offers to purchase from. So the person wanting a task to get done looks through through the Makerfox market and orders what is required to get it done","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"870","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:11","entity_id":"14861","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Since every market has a chicken and egg problem, your best bet is currently to use a few parallel moneyless crowdfunding campaigns instead. Say, one for organizing the 31C3 session, one for the Edgeryders\/Makerfox integration development. Then people support a cause of their choice, and offer something in return. Inter-project collaboration then happens by one person donating to the 31C3 session campaign, and working for ER\/Makerfox integration instead, and vice versa for another campaign. That's why having multiple campaigns in parallel is important.\nAs you said, planning and setting up a moneyless crowdfunding campaign is some work on its own, so yes, probably keep that as the first collaborative task and send the newsletter before entering something into Makerfox. (Or maybe, already set up the project accounts on Makerfox for the intended moneyless crowdfunding campaigns, as a reference point.)","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"871","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:12","entity_id":"14861","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The details: We had a \"task\" feature once in Makerfox, but removed it because Makerfox is meant to work for collaboration between users who don't know or trust each other yet \u2013 so you wouldn't want to allow anyone to take your task, making people very busy with applying for tasks and accepting \/ rejecting these applications as the Makerfox needs 10-20 alternatives for each task to find one match. That just wasn't practical \u2026)","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"872","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:12","entity_id":"14930","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I have collected over 450 co-creative formats from smalls icebreakers to large flashmobs, it covers a wide range of domains from start-ups to agriculture and you can search by the type of action you want to to do together (#communicate, #think, #produce, #debate, #play ...)\nFor each format I try to find a recipe and\/or a community of practice to make it easier for other groups to copy and reuse the format.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"873","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:13","entity_id":"14932","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Two questions: is there any of these that you enjoy getting involved in building yourself? and which ones would you say are good at bridging the online offline divide for a community like ours that is spread over many parts of the world?\nThere are a lot of options to choose from and I think many people in the community have been to different event formats. What makes the decision is when people choose to start working on a format and self-organising...","tag_id":"1300"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"874","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:14","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":"Still, whether one thinks about it or wants it, one is always affected by the politics of a given situation. There is, of course, internal politics in the project, but also local, regional, national, European or even global politics, which is largely in the hands of other actors and often seems to be very far away. I tried to make my experiences of the European Parliament useful for other visitors at #LOTE4 by encouraging more interaction with political institutions. Especially in a community which so often restricts its interaction with policy to interaction with governments and civil servants, my hope is that some people now feel more encouraged to speak with directly elected individuals.","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"875","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:14","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":"Members of Parliament, both at the local and the higher levels of parliaments. Contacting members of parliament can be frustrating. You have no guarantee that they will reply or care. They may not be able to give you active support and bring their own ideas, and it can feel as if you have to pull them rather than engage in a cooperative task. Unfortunately, they are often very busy being asked to steward, advance or support a multiplicity of different initiatives and they end up not having the time to engage closely with all of them. Some actors are also better equipped or resourced to pull the elected officials in a particular direction, and this creates a challenge.","tag_id":"1302"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"876","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:15","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":"Still, it is my belief that a reasonable, constructive cause for the embetterment of our communities will merit the attention of publicly elected officials and the very least one can do is give a few different elected members of parliament the opportunity to know that they may be rejecting something good.","tag_id":"1302"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"877","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:16","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":". Intermediary liability rules in the member states are severe in various degrees, and makes life uncertain for those who engage in getting more of their fellow citizens talking with each other. The most heart-breaking story I've came across were a group of young, Portuguese students who were trying to improve the lives of people in Lisbon by providing them internet resources in a cheap, voluntary and participatory way. They got stuck on not understanding how or if they would be liable for something and what that liability would entail. They were only planning to provide equipment and technical assistance, but ended up not helping fellow citizens out of fear for the uncertain situation. The result is that fewer Portuguese individuals have access to affordable internet connections.","tag_id":"1303"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"878","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:16","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":"we had representatives of projects who are trying to build community networks in Greece, and invest in community networks in libraries in the UK. All of these actors can be negatively impacted when they are trying to help citizens in otherwise disempowered areas or social groups, if the European Court of Justice is not able to take fundamental issues of citizen participation and human rights into account.","tag_id":"1304"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"879","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:16","entity_id":"4003","entity_type":"node","quote":"e had representatives of projects who are trying to build community networks in Greece, and invest in community networks in libraries in the UK. All of these actors can be negatively impacted when they are trying to help citizens in otherwise disempowered areas or social groups, if the European Court of Justice is not able to take fundamental issues of citizen participation and human rights into account.\nHere, participants can interact with their local authorities and ask them to submit opinions to the European Court of Justice. At the very least, mobilisation of local authorities can help push a national government to make a constructive submissal. Everyone is better off if citizens can participate in building their own, useful infrastructures at the local level, but the political sympathy is likely to be largest at the local level.\n-----\nI have this idea that it isn't and shouldn't be so difficult to interact with politics. It's not something to avoid, but something to confront and with which to engage. The hard work is finding out how to act in ones own interest, but I hope that if there is anything my experience can provide, it's the ability to help people figure that out :-)","tag_id":"1289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"880","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:17","entity_id":"14541","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I propose we attempt a first baby step into the world of \"involve your representative pre-emptively to make sure your project is not taken down\": would you authorise me to propose your name as an advisor to the Matera 2019 project? I am a member of the workgroup and, while I can't make that decision myself, I think you would be perfect for the role,\u00a0and I think the city absolutely needs that role to be covered.\u00a0I would be honoured to vouch for you.","tag_id":"1289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"881","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:17","entity_id":"14541","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As you may know, the city of Matera has recently been crowned European Capital of Culture 2019, with an ambitious project based on access to knowledge and culture called Open Future (Bid Book in English). The vision put together by the workgroup (with a huge contribution from the citizens of Basilicata \u2013 I am sure of this, because I was there) includes open archives of digital cultural data, productions bearing open licenses, and, yes, open wi-fi and experiments with libraries","tag_id":"1275"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"882","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:19","entity_id":"14602","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It could also use updating as they havent done so since the elections http:\/\/apps.spaghettiopendata.org\/tweetyourme","tag_id":"1302"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"883","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:19","entity_id":"14607","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Alberto Sure, that would be cool! I believe local politicians in particular have a huge vested interest in being more active with respect to European policy. Of course, it's challenging because in the European context there are many local constituencies - my experience was though that they mostly manifested themselves in our discussions as conservative entities that were afraid of the European Commission doing something bad or hasty. There is a much larger space for municipalities to actually start thinking about what they could \/need\/ from Europe, or what their citizens could need :-)","tag_id":"1127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"884","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:20","entity_id":"14641","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Told him your recommendations, he then selected a MEP working in a relevant field and mailed him our \"field stories\". We got an immediate, substantial reply, which is very encouraging compared to earlier attempts.\nObviously it's a first step, but it feels miraculous :) Thanks a ton, Amelia, for sharing your expertise and encouragement. If only I had some more time, I'd now ask to interview you for a citizen's how-to book to be called \u2026 mmh, dunno \u2026 something like \"How To Be The European Sovereign\". A book with all the instructions and \"hacks\" for a constructive collaboration between citizens and policy makers.","tag_id":"1302"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"885","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:21","entity_id":"14699","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Much of the problem is that we don't know what we want. IMO, in order to engage seriously with politicians, we'd need to have a clear idea of:\n\nWhat changes we'd like to see, that politicians could plausibly make. [i.e. on the level of 'we want this law changed', as opposed to some massive political upheaval]","tag_id":"1254"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"886","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:22","entity_id":"4114","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) it's validation of the importance of the work everyone has done and continues to do in gathering the case studies\n2) it points out the importance of getting into the details of how things are made to happen, step by step, and the reasoning behind.","tag_id":"1002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"887","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:23","entity_id":"4114","entity_type":"node","quote":"3) we could try to make case studies adventures part of future endeavors, or even a continuous thread throughout Edgeryders, and try to find ways to make it worthwhile for the people who submit the cases (and the ones who take the time to share their experiences).","tag_id":"976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"888","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:23","entity_id":"14987","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The thing I most appreciated from having Fabrizio over was the chance to get an insider's perspective of how stewardship can be looked at from a state perspective.. particularly his distinction between initiatives taking on\u00a0the Buzz off\u00a0approach, where you have an absent state, or\u00a0Make a deal\u00a0approach when collaboration (or infiltration) happens. As we have learned from Edgeryders 1 and work at the Council of Europe, institutions are not black boxes, they're made of people with their own constraints. So that, for me, is something to remember when talking about sustainability of stewardship initiatives and bigger impact on society's behavior.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"889","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:24","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":": Stewards: individuals or groups of individuals who feel a sense of responsibility towards the commons. \n\nIn discussing this, Jeff highlighted that there is a risk through the use of the term \u201ccommunity\u201d that could result in a sort of segregation or exclusivity: \"you're either in the community or you're not\"\n\u00a0\nIn order to avoid getting trapped by semantic segregation or a flimsiness to the idea of \u2018Stewardship\u2019 my suggestion was that we act with clear and concrete examples when we discuss the topic in order to contextualise and begin bringing people in to participate and build traction for the event.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"890","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:37","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Digital Stewards https:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/18\/digital-stewardship-and-your-community\/ \/ https:\/\/commotionwireless.net\/blog\/category\/digital-stewards\/","tag_id":"1012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"891","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:37","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"My examples was the Heygate Estate, a public owned housing estate which was sold off to a private development firm at a loss but also at the cost of displacing many families - in the years that follow a community has sprung up around the estate to organise events and community garden but the property developers plan to demolish the building to build luxury flats continues.\nhttp:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Heygate_Estate","tag_id":"1007"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"892","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:37","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: impossible living http:\/\/www.impossibleliving.com\/","tag_id":"1009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"893","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:38","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Maria: New York: community land trust. http:\/\/nyccli.org\/","tag_id":"1011"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"894","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:38","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: Milan\u2019s transfer of disused properties (*Note* In relation to Milan, we had one of the people from the municipality responsible for giving out property come for dinner at unMonastery and he said he'd be happy to help in future.)","tag_id":"1305"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"895","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:38","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Talking through such examples, Nadia posed the question \u201dis it viable that people behind those initiatives would come and share their experiences in exchange for people with skills working on their projects?\u201d","tag_id":"1202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"896","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:39","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Victor went on to emphasis the interesting angle and strength of EdgeRyders is in combining offline and online in community stewardship of assets and communities. Hybrid commons projects that acknowledge what's the right tool\/strategy (online&offline) for each context.\n\nEdgeRyders itself is exploring how you take largely online community to do offline things. How to close the online offline loop\/cycle effectively, which Victor pointed out A) very interesting B) very timely C) something that edgeryders has experience with","tag_id":"1104"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"897","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:39","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jeff highlighted in respect to this anthropological research on artistic communities, which he\u2019ll share.\nEncouraging the idea \u00a0for us to make individual calls and figure out where these group are or\/and go and visit personally. (*Thought*: maybe we know people who already visited them)","tag_id":"976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"898","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:40","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"our framing of \u2018The Stewardship\u2019 and it\u2019s goals, provocated by Jeff\u2019s assertion that currently it reads as a very interdisciplinary approach and which risks being amateurish unless there is substance behind the concepts you want to throw out there. The main points of divergence which can be summarised as follows: Critical vs. promotional discourse \/ people doing things vs theoretical discourse \/ positive outcome vs necessary outcome","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"899","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:40","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Following this we begun to discuss financial viability, raising the examples of \u00a0Goteo a commons funding site and the example of our collaborators \u00a0Las Indias; Who raised the question with us last week \u201cWho knows the interesting initiatives invisible to the anglocentric internet?\u201d","tag_id":"1178"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"900","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:41","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ben: When we were at Vake park someone asked us what other initiatives and strategies currently exist that aim to overturn development plans? Who can help us with that? What we were saying is projects like unMonastery and occupations of space might fall under stewardship. So how do we create a viable event that can support those projects, but also advance the conversation and concepts...what do we mean by stewardship or custodianship in these contexts?\n\nNik: Are we talking about organisational issues or what kind of people you want to be involved? In case of vake park I could give concrete examples of stuff we do in certain cases, but don't really get how concept of stewardship applies.\nBen: The approach we want to take is to 1) gather case studies and different groups 2) we haven't defined what stewardship means yet, this is part of the event and one of the tracks would be dedicated to that, asking questions like: Do we think this bottom up management\/taking care of public spaces is a good thing? What is required for it to be successful, metrics of success? E.g Vake park: keeping development out, getting public to develop understanding and attempts of social activism: other groups using vake park as example to set up local protests in other parts of the word","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"901","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:41","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jeff to Nik: your park is an example of geometric capitalism, it's happening worldwide. it's an attempt to further constrict the captive markets of urban space..\nNik: to people like us, regular citizens who don\u2019t have political power as individuals, only when come together. We ask them to come around and find out what we do, and join forces with us if they find the cause worthy. The other category of people who help us in fighting the establishment. They don't work for free, we have no pro bono lawyers. So we have to fundraise to cover the costs. We're not an organisation and we are trying not to cross that line into becoming an NGO. We gather donations, and money for certain causes e.g. taking company to court and winning.\n\n(*Thought* - OK so we need to do a stakeholder mapping.)\n\u00a0\nNIk: We have to make it known to our government that there is a desire or demand for what we are asking of them e.g. the EU association agreement or through other govt reps.","tag_id":"1031"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"902","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:42","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"only when come together. We ask them to come around and find out what we do, and join forces with us if they find the cause worthy. The other category of people who help us in fighting the establishment. They don't work for free, we have no pro bono lawyers. So we have to fundraise to cover the costs. We're not an organisation and we are trying not to cross that line into becoming an NGO. We gather donations, and money for certain causes e.g. taking company to court and winning.","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"903","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:42","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"The networking component, and meeting all the people who have a range of ideas that sometimes do apply to our cause. I distilled some things from most of what I heard into things that will work here. I also met people who live in Georgia but never knew. We live next door but never meet, our outlooks are so similar and we have so many resources we could use to help one another here. Essentially networking, new information, good experience doing the session.","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"904","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"The MakerFox approach could work, if people putting out the offers and needs. If it doesn't work in the process we could say \"but we still need that\". a process which is adjusting itself while still underway","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"905","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"3345","entity_type":"node","quote":"ames responded by saying: if people are not already aligned and working on projects when they arrived, then people will spend 50% of their time communicating and working out what the project is before you even begin. It has to be initially enabling people to communicate what the project is about, what skills they have to share and what skills they need. This is hard, people don't do it naturally. Makerfox might be a useful tool for this. \n\nIf we help people to communicate in an open way at first, and then allow structure to emerge after.. It may be that an idea you have dormant is suddenly actionable because of the skills available in the room.\napproach 1) we have a need, if people cannot do it we need funding 2) we have a need and it cannot happen unless there are the skills voluntarily contributed. If offers aren\u2019t there a project doesn\u2019t happen.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"906","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:43","entity_id":"13162","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Even for a native English speaker stewardship is not immediately an accessible concept.\u00a0 Before boldly flagging it everywhere we need a clarity of vision as to what the issue is we seek to address...\n[ Being Edgeryders we\u2019d preferably insert a brilliantly facilitated group process here.\u00a0 But do we have time ? the call notes are very useful.]\nDeclaring ourselves stewards has far-reaching implications and demands a core-level rewrite of our claim upon being the central occupant of our lives.\u00a0 The caste of the Steward has all but disappeared from my world; I know no one who is either a servant or directly employs one.\u00a0 However attractive the concept, to contemplate declaring myself a servant of something larger than myself flies in the face of all my education as a democratic \u2018free man\u2019.\u00a0 I suspect that the idea of being bound to the future would meet similar psychological resistance with many of us.\u00a0 Such a surrender provokes a powerful confrontation to the neurological wiring of any of us with prolonged exposure to civilisation.\u00a0 It is a beautiful challenge...\n\nThis dismantling of the essence of the modern self cannot go smoothly.\u00a0 The world\u2019s \u2018system\u2019 has been fabricated by the damaged to accommodate the damaged.\u00a0 Towering hierarchies and a culture of rampant acquisitiveness can only become rational in an atmosphere of oppressive childhoods and fear of impending unmet needs.\u00a0 It is built upon our neuroses.\u00a0\n\nStewards play by different rules.\u00a0 As stewards we act not on our own behalf but for the good of a more powerful absent entity.\u00a0 Stewards know their place in the hierarchy; as agents of a coherent external force their individual interest is of no interest.\u00a0 Stewards can have no ownership; property does not exist.\u00a0 To honestly explore our place in the world through a vision of stewardship is uniquely brave -- to try to wrestle it into the Edgeryder equivalent of a business model is equally audacious.\u00a0 I wish us luck.","tag_id":"1040"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"907","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:44","entity_id":"13236","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For the LOTE4 tickets, you can indeed \"save up\" on Makerfox, as we use a special feature there that also works with smaller groups. For the phone etc., there is no saving up, but, you would give away items of the same value at the same time when you get the phone. This is how Makerfox normally works, not needing a currency, credits, trusting credits etc.. It needs more users than we have right now, though - so realistically, don't expect to get that phone anytime soon, except we could agree on some direct barter. But we hope to draw in more users over the following weeks and get past \"critical mass\", via \"promotional\" offers like these phones.","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"908","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:45","entity_id":"13236","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we use a special feature there that also works with smaller groups. For the phone etc., there is no saving up, but, you would give away items of the same value at the same time when you get the phone. This is how Makerfox normally works, not needing a currency, credits, trusting credits etc.. It needs more users than we have right now, though - so realistically, don't expect to get that phone anytime soon, except we could agree on some direct barter. But we hope to draw in more users over the following weeks and get past \"critical mass\", via \"promotional\" offers like these phones.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"909","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:45","entity_id":"13244","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my System of beliefs, power in itself is not a Problem. The Problem is People who abuse the power they have. There is a saying in German which in English Sound like this: Who wants to rule has to learn how to serve. By serving to a communty or an aim, one automatically gains power. The question is: Do I use this power to feed my ego or do I use it to create the most possible good for the most possible number of People.","tag_id":"1292"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"910","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 15:55","entity_id":"3929","entity_type":"node","quote":"We have a morning circle at around 8am, and a closing circle around 11pm. You are most welcome to join. Rules will be explained on site. Morning practice takes place on our balcony facing the gravina at 7.45, also open to all. Should you wish to try your hand at being an unMonasterian, please bring along a small stone - a talking piece* - to accompany your conversations. One of our most important traditions is sharing our meals - this is why we decided to cook for LOTE. We would be honoured if you decided to join us. Another important aspect of our stay in Matera was to make our best effort to meet, get to know, and involve local people. If you have friends in town, please bring them along.","tag_id":"1306"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"911","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:01","entity_id":"3886","entity_type":"node","quote":"The unMonastery experience made us all realise the importance of sharing meals together in order to build and nurture the community","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"912","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:03","entity_id":"3886","entity_type":"node","quote":"the kitchen has consistently been the heart of the unMonastery project - It feels absurd to me to even contemplate not making it a major aspect of the conference, at very least dinne","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"913","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:04","entity_id":"3886","entity_type":"node","quote":"The unMonastery operates \"secondary raw materials stations\" instead of garbage bins. We collect (nearly) everything into recyclable\/compostable piles. There will be containers in the kitchen, clearly labeled, please use them. If you are not sure where your trash should go, ask an unMonasterian. Cigarette butts go into assigned cans, we store them, they are not recyclable.\u00a0\n\nOne idea is to ask people to bring their own plates, cups, forks (not fond of it\/\/ Noemi)\nLast year at Lote we encouraged everyone to write their names on cups and wash their plates to avoid plastic dumps piling up!","tag_id":"1079"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"914","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:07","entity_id":"3858","entity_type":"node","quote":"Lauren and I talked about organising \"nomadic dinners\" during LOTE: setting up in or near unused buildings, and let curious local people join. It would have two great purpose: reusing unused buildings; and allowing the people of Matera who don't hang out in the Sassi to see us in a somewhat approachable situation. This may have to remain a dream, as Ramona informs me it is cold there. And getting access to buildings is not easy. We will see.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"915","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:10","entity_id":"13856","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Given that the kitchen has consistently been the heart of the unMonastery project - It feels absurd to me to even contemplate not making it a major aspect of the conference, at very least dinner. It's clear from the way that we ran unMo that it's way more efficient to put in a substantial block of time into cooking on one day so that others will do the same for you on another day.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"916","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:11","entity_id":"13856","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also it's not just this time block, it's the economic cost of eating out combined with the dispersal at meal time and late return of individuals to the building that disrupt the flow of the overall event. This was particularly striking to me at the FuturePerfect event I attended w\/ other unMo in Stockholm, there was no real consideration for food - despite it being the engine of the conference - and a major part of this was because the organisers\/curators were able to eat in the v. expensive restaurant. \u00a0\n\nTwo things I wanted to flag though:\u00a0\n1) We have money for food right @Noemi?\u00a0\n2) Logistical consideration: It'd be good to have more foldable tables for the conference, given that most of the weighty ones will be used for sessions etc. Perhaps you could source in Matera @Natalia_Skoczylas?","tag_id":"1307"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"917","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:13","entity_id":"13857","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This way we could have a dedicated group who'd be involved in cooking in some time slots and what would make it interesting and attractive is the learning process. How is see it is that we invite some local ladies (or men, I know one chef from Basilicata and I will try to bring him over) to teach us healthy, delicious, simple Italian dishes. I've done that playing urban games here and there, and people are usually really into such things. This way we have the local involvement, loads of great interaction, and food prepared by dedicated team. And yes, it is cheaper and it keeps it egalitarian. What would you say? I am seeing Ramona today, I'll also check what is her opinion about it.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"918","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:18","entity_id":"13874","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@katalin, if you need some information to be readily available to Edgeryders central, it is probably a good idea to keep it on this platform. @Noemi\u00a0and the rest of us are already stretched very thin, and the one saving grace is that every information important to us is stored in one place. A specialized discussion among a select group of people can of course be held anywhere (it's up to the people discussing), but I recommend you keep any discussion that (1) needs to be open (no a priori list of participants, \"the more the merrier\" kind of thing) and\/or (2) you want to be in the field of vision of Noemi, Natalia etc. on this platform. It is unrealistic to ask people to stay on top of too many things. The unMonastery prototype has taught us a thing or two about informational entropy. :-)","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"919","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:23","entity_id":"13899","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Please ask Marc first to talk to Saverio about the wiseness of paying with checs for our food, and accepting donations. It is very important that we are not viewed as foreigners making Matera poorer still. If we have a food budget of \u20ac2500, it should be used to actually pay for our food. Attending LOTE4 and getting free lunch is not equal, and economic problems are very real in the region. It may be a good idea, but it needs to be checked. (I see that you may view the \"ticket for a dinner contribution\" as the same, but people usually arrive for dinner with a dish to contribute, and do in fact get a dinner as well in exchange.)","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"920","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:26","entity_id":"3811","entity_type":"node","quote":"But as Alberto has prompted, there is obviously a desperate need for reflection and action - so I wanted to get a post going to discuss this. Certainly we will live the unMonastery, be it lite or not, @Bembo_Davies\u00a0and @katalin\u00a0have stepped up to lead on this - with details to follow.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"921","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:27","entity_id":"3811","entity_type":"node","quote":"But going global isn't easy, when we started unMonastery the sense was that property and land was beyond our reach, having now completed the first iteration of the never ending prototype - we find ourselves with a glut of offers and possibilities - from existing monasteries, to Greek land, buildings and small settlements in Spain. The issue of expansion is no longer a material one but a capacity one, who will lead future unMonasteries? Where will they draw their brethren? What are the unseen stumbling blocks of growth?\u00a0\n\nThis and many questions pervade the future development of the model. We say 200 years but do we know what the first 5 looks like? Should we rush to start more? Is the unMonastery a slow growth model? Should we limit the total number to roll out? What are the permission mechanisms needed to help others initiate? Is there any element of the model that's centralised?\u00a0\n\nThe questions role on and there are many we must face if we are to commit to the claims we've made.","tag_id":"1308"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"922","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:27","entity_id":"3811","entity_type":"node","quote":"From the start we stood in the shadow of giants, firstly the monastic path we drew on, secondly the hacker spaces we'd learnt from. Replication was always the goal and we presumed the tool kit could be conceived of replica tools from that which we knew; the book of mistakes, the draft protocol, a wiki full of learnings and pattern languages, a card deck to hold bind it together and a talking piece to ensure all voices might be heard","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"923","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:28","entity_id":"13672","entity_type":"comment","quote":"From where I stand, one sees a centrifugal tendency: people going off, doing some stuff and calling it unMonastery. This may be good or bad, but no one can stop it. I see a risk of decoherence; people go off in different directions, and each of the splinters does not have the minimum diversity needed to pull it off. So, the wave of possibilities we glimpse now collapses into small communes or squats.\n\u00a0What I have been calling unMonastery summit (I did not know you where thinking of doing something else called that) is simply a chance for people to share what they are trying to do and compare notes; and perhaps to devise a \"network strategy\" that helps unBrethren out there to stay within line of sight of each other, and mitigate that risk.","tag_id":"1043"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"924","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:29","entity_id":"14246","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In what has been termed the \u2018share economy\u2019, the ideal of \u2018common ownership\u2019 has been perverted by capital to create value through the self-exploitation of the readily sharing prosumer. In this context audiences are always a \u2018steward\u2019 of asset value. This R&D project considers how an art institution and collection can be held as a shared asset.\nIndependent curator Helen Kaplinsky and artist and director of Islington Mill Maurice Carlin will share their research so far into models for ownership and funding from various industries. Key questions will be thrown out for discussion including:\n1)The collection is an asset that has been standardised and is longer reflective of our current economy. What are the new models out there?\n2)How might the term #temporarycustodianship be interpreted through institutions and collections?\n3)In light of the apparent revolution towards a \u2018collaborative commons\u2019 economy in which we are each a cottage industry, owning a share in our energy consumption and production, how do we share whilst avoiding self-exploitation?","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"925","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:30","entity_id":"14246","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This R&D project considers how an art institution and collection can be held as a shared asset.\nIndependent curator Helen Kaplinsky and artist and director of Islington Mill Maurice Carlin will share their research so far into models for ownership and funding from various industries. Key questions will be thrown out for discussion including:\n1)The collection is an asset that has been standardised and is longer reflective of our current economy. What are the new models out there?\n2)How might the term #temporarycustodianship be interpreted through institutions and collections?\n3)In light of the apparent revolution towards a \u2018collaborative commons\u2019 economy in which we are each a cottage industry, owning a share in our energy consumption and production, how do we share whilst avoiding self-exploitation?","tag_id":"1309"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"926","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:30","entity_id":"14246","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The project has been defined by an approach of \u201copen space architecture\u201d in which the community defines activity within the building. In parallel with the #temporarycustodianship, the Islington Mill community are already shared custodians (or stewards) of the building. However, it is currently owned out-right by one individual and they are seeking to transfer the asset of the building over to a shared ownership model which is as yet undefined. As part of this they are researching models that will enable power to be spread across institutions, one example being liquid democracy (utilised by the Pirate Party who run their UK HQ from Islington Mill).","tag_id":"1215"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"927","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 16:33","entity_id":"3877","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some of their established customs, such as Zero Waste, opening and closing circles, morning practice, sharing meals, etc. will continue throughout LOTE. Most of these are open to everyone to join - but we should ask first and try not to impose. The building closes after closing circles (around 11pm) as the morning bell rings at 7am.","tag_id":"1306"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"928","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:06","entity_id":"13883","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We' of whoever are the residual unMonasterians (baring yet another inner explosion of democratic free-will of which I have no indication) have embraced an identifying scarf that can be worn as a turban, prayer shawl or cummerbund. \u00a0 We will be identifiable as part of the core host team. \u00a0My impression is also that the idea of an identifying T-shirt with a written message or logo that resembles mainstream corporate branding strategies does not sit well with the Edgeryder grassroot's ethos.","tag_id":"1049"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"929","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:07","entity_id":"13885","entity_type":"comment","quote":"garment that has no function (a scarf at a conference?) is going to \"harden\" the line between core and periphery, whereas the whole Edgeryders architecture \u2013 as well as the whole network mathematics \u2013 is that there are no hard borders, just gradients and probability distributions.","tag_id":"1310"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"930","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:08","entity_id":"13897","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\/\/\"To inhabit together thus meant for the monks to share, not simply a place or a style of dress, but first of all a habitus. The monk is in this sense a man who lives in the mode of \"inhabiting\", according to a rule and a form of life. It is certain, nevertheless, that cenoby represents the attemp to make habit and form of lige coincide in an absolute and total habitus, in which it would not be possibile to distinguish between dress and way of life. The distance that separates the two meanings of the term habitus will never completely disappear, however, and will durably mark the definition of the monastic condition with its ambiguity.\"\/\/ (The Highest Poverty: Monastic Rules and Form-of-Life - By Giorgio Agamben) ((https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/making-lote3\/uniforms-habit-and-belonging-workshop-proposal-at-lote-0))\nI feel that there is a deeper contradiction, @Alberto. We don't want to grant people the title unMonasterian by way of free goodies. It cannot be a recruitment tool, because each person joining an unMonastery will be a crucial part of the small community in the house (not one of the nameless members of a 2000+ platform), and the commitment to make it work requires that each person is deeply dedicated to making that particular group function well and to the work to the host community (or leave). It is a real responsibility. It has to be a considered decision. The uniform is to signal that kind of commitment, both to each other and to the host city. It cannot be a marketing tool.","tag_id":"1310"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"931","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:08","entity_id":"13900","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also one thought - with everyone's self-selected degree of participation shaping the event, identifying \"volunteers\" somehow doesn't seem fitting to me. I don't think there will be a shortage of intrinsic tokens of appreciation or belonging.","tag_id":"1310"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"932","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:09","entity_id":"13908","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The unMonastery logo, as everything on http:\/\/unmonastery.org, is licensed as CC0 (compare the footer). That means public domain, folks: you could print the same website on paper and sell the paper, and it would be legal. The idea and power of open is that people take your idea, they do things with it. They experiment with it; each success adds value to your idea for everyone to use, each failure\u00a0they,\u00a0not you, pay the price of. It is counterproductive to be protective of open content. If you want to be protective of content, the way to go is create an artificial scarcity with full copyright, and send the lawyers to anybody who touches it. Now,\u00a0that's\u00a0the corporate thing to do.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"933","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:11","entity_id":"13914","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Bringing licensing into the debate is far outside of the emotional and thoughtful responses and is concretely a corporate reaction - what exactly is the difference between a corporation saying to it's infringer we will sue you if you do this and a member of an open source community saying to their community, this license means that I can do what I think is best, regardless of the effect it may have on the collective interpretation of the \"work\"?","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"934","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:13","entity_id":"13914","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But without the people, what exactly is the unMonastery, an idea? Idea's are cheap and usually wither and die without people - this is particularly important to consider given the sheer investment of time and emotional labour that has been given by the people on this thread in continuing to build and spread the unMonastery, in the long run it may be an error of judgement to take this stance.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"935","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:14","entity_id":"13925","entity_type":"comment","quote":"unMonastery is about creating and trying a different paradigm. Don't victimize yourself Alberto. Just because it's CC doesn't mean that it's a good idea to print it on whatever. The unMonastery logo been kind of freely used but I've been interfering in other situations where I think it was used in a non-beneficial way. Somehow acting as the graphic profile and guidelines that haven't been formalized. This I'm not doing for my own interest. I want unMon to look good in other peoples eyes.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"936","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:16","entity_id":"13928","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think it is important to remember what it is we are doing, why we are doing it and the spirit with which it was initiated: building infrastructure to support alternative responses to systemic crises, p2p.\u00a0 And collaboratively creating the means for more people to be able to access and build on it.\nThat infrastructure is technosocial. The unMonastery is one part of that infrastructure. However it would not even have happened had we not created the other infrastructure on which it and other projects rely. Creating the conditions for this unMonastery prototype to even happen before most of the people in this thread came into the picture took a huge amount of effort from some people, and small efforts from many generous individuals.","tag_id":"1311"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"937","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:17","entity_id":"13928","entity_type":"comment","quote":"That infrastructure is a platform and shared commitment to build sociotechnical infrastructure that makes us stronger and more capable by enabling us to collaborate and learn from one another, p2p, across the globe.\u00a0 Pooling, growing and making knowledge, tools, contacts, skills, collaboration and resources accessible to people all over the planet. Not just a priveledged few who can travel with ease all over Europe.","tag_id":"1140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"938","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:17","entity_id":"13928","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would have loved to have had 1-4 month residency with a bursary to work on using some of my training as an engineer on one of the challenges, doing something meaningful. But others did not do the boring, unpaid, often unseen work to create that opportunity for me\u00a0 to make use of. Or put their personal professional credibility and trusted relationships on the line for that to happen.\nThis work that for most only makes sense to contribute if we feel we are part of building something together, as a community. Your dismissing those people as \"nameless members of a 2000+ platform\" is both disrespectful and counterproductive if you want to see the unMonastery idea spread, thrive and develop as common infrastructure built by and accessible to many more people.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"939","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:19","entity_id":"13945","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What you refer to as \"marketing\" (I prefer outreach and community building to that term and all it involves) also depends on bridging online and offline effectively with working practices and content. Bridging the different fields of knowledge, discipline, cultures etc better equips us all to do these things well, and helps us develop the intellectual frameworks we need in parallel with the physical ones. If we can get a tradition going of people posting well-researched and well written posts from 1st hand perspective with deeper reflections around what we are doing and what we learn along the way. Like Alberto's post from the visit to the Benedictine monastery in Mursia. Or this post by @lasindias. I am trying at my end with posts like this one (which also draw in new people and perspectives into the conversation).","tag_id":"1282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"940","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:20","entity_id":"13945","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't see it happening elsewhere because coordination work is hard and incentives are aligned against anyone wanting to do it. It's important that people are aware of and careful to acknowledge the value of this work if we are not to undermine an important and in many ways invisible feature of the infrastructure. One way is to understand and accept the need to make visible the association between Edgeryders efforts around coordination and community building, with the outcomes of our shared efforts. This also matters because no one would give a lone individual or small group of people without a \"reliable\" organisation to back them access to many different kinds of resources. But if we are smart about how we use our collective online communication we can create that credibility much much faster than any one of us could alone.","tag_id":"1312"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"941","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:21","entity_id":"13933","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Think all of us been doing sacrifices in our personal\/professional lives. I guess behind Edgeryders is a whole network of people. I see Edgeryders\/LOTE of more of a meeting place for a community that the community itself. Think were all connected beyond ER. Maybe it's playing the words, but the difference is important to me. It's not about prestige into who is the originator of things. Think everyone had their gain in building or associating itself with ER \/ unMon.","tag_id":"1310"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"942","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:21","entity_id":"13951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When we did workshops this spring in Armenia, Egypt and Georgia everyone kept pointing out that a key problem was lack of collaboration. It turns out\u00a0 people who you would think would be connected because they work on similar or related things\/care about same issues, live in the same city, are part of the same generation etc didn't even know of one another, let alone collaborate. And a large chunk of that reason is that it takes a lot of work to create contexts which people find, and where we come together, interact and discover what we have in common. For that to then coalesce into action\/collaboration requires a lot of coordination and \"open\" community building which people very busy don't want to do unless they see immediate benefits to their own projects.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"943","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:22","entity_id":"13951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually you and I are a perfect example. We went to the same school at the same time and lived in the same city at the same time for many years. In all that time we never really interacted let alone worked together. We find ourselves here because a context was created which had us interact around topics of mutual interest. And opportunities built for us to meet and spend time thinking and working together.\u00a0 Edgeryders has played a large role in this and continues to do so. This is not about branding. It matters because even though putting resources into bringing people together is clearly so valuable you have to work and fight for it continuously. Let's not undermine our ability to do more of this by downplaying the role of network weaving and coordination when it has been and is important.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"944","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:23","entity_id":"13956","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Over the years I've sunk maybe a third of my life into building and maintaining networks. I do that (and have the time to do that) largely because I didn't build a nuclear family - no kids hauling on my arm when I'm trying to nerd something. I didn't choose to do this instead but it's something that was available to me because I didn't have kids.\nThe vast majority of that captital is rightly invisible. It's the ability to mail any one of two dozen people and get \u00a3500 or \u00a35000 worth of specialized professional advice because we have history, and because over time they've started to understand the difference between a scene where I'm present, and one where I am absent. A very substantial chunk of ER's culture, and most of the core team, come from the work I did as an engagement manager on the first ER project. Because I'd filled my life with people who get things done and have the potential to do more, when that network integrated into ER it became a very substantial part of the infrastructure of the project.","tag_id":"1313"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"945","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:24","entity_id":"13956","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the nature of this kind of work is to be kind of thankless and invisible, because the reward is the caliber of people you get to spend your time with.\nIt cannot be monetized, lionized or rewarded because then the field becomes contaminated with people who are doing it for the money or the power - political actors - rather than the genuine conviviality which Ivan Illich is such a fan of. It has to be done for the love of it, and the love of it has to be its own reward.\nI have taken money for running networks three times, for Hub Westminster, Limewharf, and EdgeRyders. In each case, it bought me a slab of time to spend with my friends, and a chance to make enough noise to meet some new friends - I owe Limewharf a permanent debt of gratitude for being the venue where Leo D. showed up, for example - we've all greatly benefitted from that, but me most of all because I made a new friend.","tag_id":"999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"946","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:24","entity_id":"13956","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But I do think a lot of the equality and integrity of the EdgeRyders space comes from our relatively limited access to funds: you can do this work because you love it, but (so far) it's not easy to maintain a middle class standard of living doing it. Everybody involved is either too poor or too busy, and mostly both.\nThe conclusion I draw from that is this: EdgeRyders as a company is really hard work. EdgeRyders as a community is a lot easier, but then we all have to go and get day jobs, rather than getting posted to exotic locations to help out the UN :-)","tag_id":"1104"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"947","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:25","entity_id":"13956","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The strength of EdgeRyders.com (vs. EdgeRyders.org) has always been that EdgeRyders.org motivates people to get involved, to resolve their differences constructively, to cooperate rather than defect in the long-iterated version of prisoner's dilemma which is so often a part of life in business. Because of the community feeling (which there are much better words for in Dutch, German and Swedish than English!) we're incentivised to keep everybody in the boat, even when we feel like throwing them overboard.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"948","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:26","entity_id":"13956","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Business and business decision-making eats social capital, the fabric of community, like a harsh abrasive. That's why we need to pay people so much to work in areas like finance, or Hollywood - those lives are lives dominated by distrust, power-gaming and unfair rewards for throwing your compatriots under a bus. For this reason, and amid all the pressure we have to make Matera an event which helps to ensure that ER has the ability to pay people to keep the show going, I want us to remember that the only real asset WE have is the community, our social fabric. There is no money to speak of - there's just enough potential to make it seem like careers and world changing projects might start here. But there is a very real and special thing, and we need to be aware of it - only celebration really gets to the heart of what makes this space of ours special.","tag_id":"1313"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"949","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:32","entity_id":"13979","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A license is not some legal gibberish that a lawyer told you to put on your website. It is a social contract. An open license, says: here's something I made, come play with it! You are free to do as you wish, you will have essentially the same rights of access as me, its creator, because I trust you, whoever you are, even if I have not met you yet. Its purpose is to draw new people in, not to ensure a stable dominant position of the people already in. We have copyright for that, and it works","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"950","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:34","entity_id":"13979","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On this, I do not see myself back off in the foreseeable future. Open is the only way I can even\u00a0breathe;\u00a0Edgeryders is going to take open very seriously as long as I am involved in it.\u00a0Anybody who wants to have a discussion about this in Matera is welcome (not a session, though, not worth it. Just over coffee).","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"951","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:35","entity_id":"13985","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for the licensing issues, an open license ,CC et al, is both a social contract AND some legal jargon ( not gibberish). The legal jargon is purely there to re-enforce the existing social contract in a way that makes explicit how people are supposed to behave, and helps avoid future conflict because the quid-pro-quo's are explicitly laid out in a manner that is enforcable within the existing legal jurisdictions.","tag_id":"1075"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"952","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:36","entity_id":"13985","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's also good to see the transparency of this conversation. Usually this sort of \"airing dirty laundry\" takes place in private discussions. It's one of the strengths of the Open Source movement that we can address this in a public forum and come out feeling stronger for it.","tag_id":"1099"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"953","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:38","entity_id":"3857","entity_type":"node","quote":"At living on the Edge events there are no spectators and they are only as good as we make them. It is important to remind ourselves that they are part of the infrastructure we are all building to is to one another in reaching our individual and collective aspirations. This means we need to make sure that we pay attention to what we want to happen after LOTE4 in preparing the event. Especially how they support community members existing and future work.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"954","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:40","entity_id":"3764","entity_type":"node","quote":"Active is hard to quantify, but what is meant by that is: taking time to come online and check where help is needed, show up at community calls,\u00a0do write-ups, especially get involved in Lote4 content production and taking on coordination roles; in addition to this, we are also prioritizing Edgeryders traveling from outside Italy, assuming it is a bigger effort for them. Grants are only offered to those who have earned a conference ticket - the ticket being the first recognition of collaboration work.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"955","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:40","entity_id":"3764","entity_type":"node","quote":"What better way to reward this than supporting the work and collaboration? \u00a0\nWe have a limited number of travel grants available (approx. a dozen) and will be offering them on a rolling basis to Edgeryders actively shaping Living On The Edge.\nActive is hard to quantify, but what is meant by that is: taking time to come online and check where help is needed, show up at community calls,\u00a0do write-ups, especially get involved in Lote4 content production and taking on coordination roles; in addition to this, we are also prioritizing Edgeryders traveling from outside Italy, assuming it is a bigger effort for them. Grants are only offered to those who have earned a conference ticket - the ticket being the first recognition of collaboration work.\nFirst conference tickets have already been earned and delivered to 10 Edgeryders who completed enough tasks amounting to a ticket value. Among those who got their ticket, @mariabyck, @Hazem\u00a0and @Kei\u00a0have been offered (and accepted?) a grant, which will cover at least part of their expenses. Congrats guys!","tag_id":"1153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"956","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:41","entity_id":"3764","entity_type":"node","quote":"Where does the money come from? You see, we chose to make our company a nonprofit in the service of the community. Well, here is what that means: trying to keep costs under revenues","tag_id":"1038"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"957","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:42","entity_id":"3791","entity_type":"node","quote":"Time is important. Edgeryders platform can be better used if tasks and ways of participating were posted earlier - in the spring? For example, Bembo and K started working on Book of Mistakes in July and slowly developed a process that works. It is not possible to jump in and help last minute, unless someone is deeply familiar with the project already.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"958","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:43","entity_id":"3791","entity_type":"node","quote":"Working on the Book of Mistakes was an in-depth evaluation process, and it seems really important that since LOTE4 comes after the unMonastery, the event will be perceived as unMonasterian, so we need to have some kind of control over the impression it gives to the people who are not the Comitato.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"959","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:44","entity_id":"3791","entity_type":"node","quote":"Recalling that someone from Egypt also wanted to talk about oil. Can the person from Matera propose a session, on stewarding natural resources, environment, etc, and she can help trying to find other people on the platform who may be interested. perfect combination, a session born from Matera addressing very specific local problems, an international discussion about possible solutions. Happy to take over ER platform bit if Nico can connect with Italian people.","tag_id":"1314"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"960","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:45","entity_id":"13605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I expect a much greater involvement of the local community in LOTE4 than we had in LOTE3. @NicoBis's role is not just to let people know about it, but also to drive locals to propose and curate sessions. This thing about oil is a great idea, and I would definitely like to see it happen.","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"961","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:46","entity_id":"13605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All about illegal waste dumps\u00a0by @Robert_TrashOut. Judging from his handle, Robert is involved in ThrashOut project of screening illegal waste dumps globally. This is a hot topic in Basilicata, and people might be interested.","tag_id":"1147"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"962","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:46","entity_id":"13605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How to bootstrap tourism in rural areas by @Bj\u00f6rn_Ekblom. Again, Basilicata is a rural region and tourism is on the rise.","tag_id":"1069"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"963","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:46","entity_id":"13605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How to get a thousand children to code together \u2013 a wrapup of the largest CoderDojo in the world, to take place in Matera. This is led by @piersoft\u00a0and @Marc. We could even celebrate the strongest contributor to that community, a programmer that goes by T-Rexus and is only 10 years old. He is good enough that they have given him mentor training and let him teach other children!","tag_id":"1190"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"964","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:46","entity_id":"13605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The art of travelling by walking. The perfect speaker here is Emanuele Sileo of Associazione Al Parco, who has great English. They are doing a very very cool initiative in which people from all over the region are going to walk to Matera from their villages to tell the adjudicating panel for European City of Culture 2019 that \"rural Basilicata supports Matera, and that we care\". In their case, the walk is about 120 kms, it will take five days and they will walk with \"U Rumit\", a sort of mythical tree-creature (think Treebeard in The Lord of The Rings) that is part of their local folklore \u2013 here is the map of the different itineraries, but more are still being added.","tag_id":"1315"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"965","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:49","entity_id":"3744","entity_type":"node","quote":"A few months ago Edgeryders have \u00a0launched an exciting experiment in our social media sphere, which was supposed to bring people together in the act of spreading the communal news, reaching new people who might be interested in joining or benefiting from what Edgeryders is and offers, and building a powerful network of sharers, who'd also send us their own communal news, so that we all make sure the important and valuable information  is constantly in circulation and reaches wide cycles of people.","tag_id":"1298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"966","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:50","entity_id":"13471","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I like the idea of questioning #countonme \u2013 I agree, it's definitely not working. For me it's a small mystery, because the list is opt-in: everybody who is on it has\u00a0asked\u00a0to. So, why would you ask to be on a list aimed at resharing links and then never reshare any link?\u00a0\nThe question is interesting, but we have a second-order problem: if the #countonme people don't react to the mails, why would they react to our invitation to open a discussion here?\u00a0\nI suggest a hack. It comes down to crafting a careful email to tell people what is going on, and asking for their input. Specific care should be taken in crafting the subject line, trying to (respectfully) catch the recipient's attention. For example:\n\"Countonme\"... can we really count on you?\nMaybe we could even personalize them: it's only forty people, so we could send 13 emails to three addresses each, and start them with names \"Dear Alice, Bob and Carla...\". The mail would contain mainly a call to action: participate in the discussion in this very thread and participate in the Twitterstorm. I am not sure about this final point, maybe you cannot really have two calls to action in only one email. I very much trust @Noemi's community manager instincts.","tag_id":"1295"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"967","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:51","entity_id":"13482","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What if we organized all the tweets to make an interesting story that people would like to follow. I am not sure if I am clear on this!? Then add photos to the posts to attract people to learn more. Beside the headlines we need to guess or to know who might be the people who would be interested in x or y story to use the proper # to reach them.","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"968","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:53","entity_id":"3732","entity_type":"node","quote":"This time around a major goal is to engage voices outside the core team of Edgeryders. And having learned from past events, this happens when we take the time to post real, human tweets, put in the right hashtags, and of course, tell the story well in tweets and visuals.. \u00a0All this has to do with the content we'll be sharing and its shape\/format\/design. Help break this down into things you think are important?","tag_id":"1030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"969","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:58","entity_id":"3721","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hi, as you all know I'm a contact for all of you and I'll spend most of the time from now until #lote4 in Matera, trying to attract local people that are doing interesting project to join us.\nI'm organizing my work, I'll do a little trip of Basilicata searching for good and positive reality and I'll interview the people and invite to #lote4. I'll begin in the next weekend from Matera, starting from the good work that unmonasteryans did, and than I move to other city where I know interesting organizations. I'll write post on my blog and I'll try to do video too, where is possible.\u00a0\nI'll help in social media campaign and if somebody need something from me can contact me here or in my personal mail account nicobis85@gmail.com\u00a0\nSorry for my english, I'm trying to improve it...","tag_id":"1279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"970","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:59","entity_id":"3720","entity_type":"node","quote":"The fourth edition of Living On The Edge (Lote4) is approaching fast and the community is busy planning everything. We try to make it so that each bit of collaborative work is accounted for and amounts to earning a conference ticket. This way the collective effort and huge amount of talent and generosity Edgeryders have will be acknowledged and systematically rewarded. Learn more","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"971","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 17:59","entity_id":"3720","entity_type":"node","quote":"The work is done on the Edgeryders platform, and the progress is documented on Makerfox. \u00a0Our conference coordinator @Natalia Skoczylas\u00a0has a fairly good overview of which Edgeryders joined a team, claimed a task (example) and how much work has been completed. Every time tasks are completed, Natalia is transferring currency into your MakerFox account. When you reach the amount needed to buy the Lote4 ticket, an automatic deal will be made, followed by an email to you with the ticket.*\nWho got a ticket already? When do I get mine?\nHere is an automatically updated list of everyone who has ordered a LOTE4 ticket on Makerfox, and the progress they made towards getting it:","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"972","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:00","entity_id":"3720","entity_type":"node","quote":"Barter something else in exchange for a ticket! MakerFox is a platform supporting all kinds of barter exchanges, and we probably shouldn't restrict ourselves to bartering existing Lote4 tasks in exchange for the ticket. If you want to come to Matera and have ordered a ticket, feel free to offer something else in return. Think of something for Edgeryders - a service or a product.","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"973","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:03","entity_id":"3690","entity_type":"node","quote":"As discussed in last week's community call, this wiki can serve as a documentation toolkit for participants who want to tell the stories of sessions and projects before, during, and after #LOTE4.\nWhat is our goal? capture detailed snippets of the event beyond a show off of the mood and fun, looking-good stuff that most people are concerned about when it comes to events.. which is immediately important but doesn't help much with follow up and building serious conversations on top of what is happening in a room at a certain moment.\u00a0\nHow do we use documentation? It's not just about the live show, in Edgeryders tradition documentation means making available precious content in order to enable high quality follow up and engagement of many more peers who may not be present during the event.\u00a0We want focused conversation around key topics and not just blasting stuff out.\nI'd like to invite everyone to do an initial brain dump of tools they use or know of - once we have a decent list, we could reorganize the suggestions according to type of content\/ session\/ project and available tech - from pen and paper to tablet.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"974","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:04","entity_id":"14191","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All my support. Documentation is critical, let me know how I can help. BTW, I propose we put some communication emphasis on documentation in the final push towards LOTE4.","tag_id":"1060"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"975","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:06","entity_id":"14240","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I also think it's important to capture thoughts in somewhat less institutional language - I tend to bring a notebook with me and after talks, films, give it a few minutes to write what stuck with me. This could be encouraged by public hackpads for sessions - so that people can work simultaneously - that are then brought to the platform. As well as perhaps \"note boxes\" at the end of every session for people to drop pages into. This could risk being illegible, but I find other means, like post-its, often do not portray the full depth of conversation for those not present.\nAs far as stewarding the data and documentation, I assume most of it ends up on the ER servers. Perhaps installing ownCloud, which can then mount external cloud storage across other platforms, giving one point of access.","tag_id":"1269"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"976","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:06","entity_id":"14201","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am very keen on porting documentation onto edgeryders.eu, as happened for LOTE3. The reason is that we can only take responsibility for (\"steward\") what is on our servers. Back in 2009 I had a really bad experience with Ning, which changed its CEO, went closed source, shut down APIs and migration tools and essentially sequestered our data and community. What's your take on this, @Kei? How do structure the workflow to that extent?\nOne resource that could help is the how-to for documentation written for LOTE3, in English and Italian. It's a wiki \u2013 it would be simple to update it, assign it to the LOTE4 group and move on.","tag_id":"1269"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"977","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:06","entity_id":"14245","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. to have a gathering at the beginning of LOTE to discuss plans for documentation\n2. to ask a few (2-4) people at the beginning of some sessions to be available at the end of the session to give a brief report back for the video- so at the end we have 5\u00a0 minutes of video that sums up the main ideas.\nI am happy to help with preparations--especially with video documentation.","tag_id":"1136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"978","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:11","entity_id":"13388","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think it's a bit too early to promote people to use Makerfox as a regular marketplace, because we will not get to a critical mass of people fast enough to prevent the frustration coming from \"nothing happening\" on the marketplace. The current strategy is to phase in Makerfox via peripheral uses. LOTE4 tickets is the first such use; the next one depends on a feature that is still in the making (i.e., sending support to projects \u2013 it's like crowdfunding with barter).\nThe feature should be done by end of September, and then we can still promote it so people can present their project on Makerfox and gather some in-kind support (similar to receiving those \"Makerfox Transfer\" payments which map to ordered goods and services). I plan to do a session on LOTE4 where I present this as a new way for community management of commons-oriented projects. Would be awesome if we can test-drive the feature in the weeks leading to that session, and yes, use the session as the place to hand over goods traded via the project support barter deals in the weeks before.","tag_id":"1089"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"979","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:16","entity_id":"13100","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the value, what helps us advance our projects, is in the community, not in the event. The event is simply a way to touch base, start new projects, make alliances... Also, we built autonomy: LOTE1 was heavily funded by the Council of Europe, LOTE2 was community driven but with a bit of money by the COE, LOTE3 was completely autonomous (though Comitato Matera 2019 gave us a building and connectivity), LOTE4 has again a bit of money raised by the company and community.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"980","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:18","entity_id":"3575","entity_type":"node","quote":"The upcoming Living on the Edge community event has some of the best features of Edgeryders annual meetups: it focuses on bringing together a dedicated bunch of people from all over; in addition to intensive knowledge sharing, it aims to produce concrete action; and finally, it is organized by the community and encourages collaboration way before we meet.","tag_id":"992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"981","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:18","entity_id":"3575","entity_type":"node","quote":"This doesn\u2019t mean we are charging money for a service, on the contrary: it means that we are acknowledging and assigning value to the work that most of us end up doing anyway. You may remember all our events are nospectator events and their value lies precisely in the community swarming to get things done with mostly no finances. The difference now is that it\u2019s on record and we\u2019re moving on to formalising p2p collaboration.","tag_id":"1282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"982","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:19","entity_id":"3575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sign up on MakerFox, preferably with the same username which you have on Edgeryders and order the Lote4 ticket. You\u2019ll see the ticket is worth 1000$, but think of it as 1000 Makerbucks, which is a barter currency rather than actual US dollars.\nComplete the task(s) and wait for the ticket. Community managers keep track of everyone who signed up for a task and its status. 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The good news is that if you are committed to collaborating, your work can\u2019t go unnoticed. We are a bunch of community managers at Edgeryders and we read you almost immediately after you posted something. Any help you will need, we\u2019re here.","tag_id":"984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"984","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:20","entity_id":"3575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over at Edgeryders we have been looking into online collaboration and ways to formalize peer to peer exchanges for a long time now. Our goal is to build and use our own tools and become the first community which can share resources without need of finances in order to realise projects.\nThe ticket earning system is far from perfect, we\u2019re trying it out for the first time. Familiarity with any new tool or process takes time, so please bear with it and feel free to suggest ways to make it better. 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Cool, huh? :-)","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"986","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:21","entity_id":"13505","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Have you thought of setting up your internal currency, timebank or using some existing alternative currencies for your events?","tag_id":"1090"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"987","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:21","entity_id":"3963","entity_type":"node","quote":"We at Edgeryders central were just reached by the wonderful news that Matera was awarded the title of European City of Culture 2019. We rejoice for our good friends in Matera, who have worked very hard and fully deserve the title \u2013 though we fully acknowledge and respect the work of other candidate cities.","tag_id":"1275"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"988","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 18:22","entity_id":"3963","entity_type":"node","quote":"n 2013 we brought to Matera the world's first unMonastery, dreamed up by some imaginative members of our community; and they welcomed us, not only because they liked the idea but because they thought it would strengthen the European dimension of their candidacy. In 2014, Edgeryders and Comitato Matera joined forces to build a Civic Innovation Network centered in Matera but extending globally; we have been instrumental in bringing what Matera is trying to do to various European networks (especially in the hacker\/social innovation\/art scenes), and in building international alliances with a view to enabling any citizen to enhance the commons. I personally had the honor to serve in the team of ten people that represented the Matera candidacy during the final interview with the adjudicating panel in Rome, just 24 hours before it made its final decision. I brought to that discussion the voice of bottom-up civic innovators and engaged citizens.","tag_id":"989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"989","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, May 8, 2015 - 17:39","entity_id":"4240","entity_type":"node","quote":"Following @danohu's proposal, I just installed the partially done Open Ethnographer software \"as it is\" here on edgeryders.eu. Everyone with \"content manager\" permission (esp. @Inga_Popovaite) and everyone with admin permissions can go ahead and test it out. Please carefully note both your first impressions and any bugs you find, since these are the best feedback for us developers.","tag_id":"1382"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"995","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 6, 2015 - 07:51","entity_id":"4886","entity_type":"node","quote":"resilience were the healing factor","tag_id":"1411"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"997","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:03","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"opportunity to destroy further.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"998","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:03","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"we should and must destroy the structures our societies are built upon: discrimination (based on religion, caste, gender, ethnicity, culture, color and status), superstition, prejudice and injustice.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"999","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:07","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"new nation","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1000","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:07","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"education system.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1001","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:08","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"it is about the opportunity to build new schools, new curriculum and new education policies.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1002","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:09","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"And for this travesty to end, the system that demands obedience has to go first. And we need to replace it with one that promotes creativity, critical thinking and independence. We can build our new education system on the foundations of reality, empathy and social justice.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1003","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:09","entity_id":"4861","entity_type":"node","quote":"A new country where there\u2019s no discrimination. A new country where children grow to be fearless. A new country where everyone loves everyone.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1004","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:19","entity_id":"4879","entity_type":"node","quote":"plan","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1005","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:20","entity_id":"4879","entity_type":"node","quote":"temporary emergency shelters","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1006","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:21","entity_id":"4879","entity_type":"node","quote":"Making necessary arrangements for providing the affected farmers with free of cost seeds and subsidies for fertilizers. Also exempt the farmers in the affected regions from taxes.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1007","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:21","entity_id":"4879","entity_type":"node","quote":"Providing the children their guardian who have lost during the earthquake","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1008","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:56","entity_id":"4834","entity_type":"node","quote":"The approach should be frugal and local knowledge based so we can optimized scarce and limited resources.","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1009","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 09:58","entity_id":"4834","entity_type":"node","quote":"Frugal Innovation Approach","tag_id":"1412"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1010","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:25","entity_id":"4834","entity_type":"node","quote":"Therefore, post disaster recovery should be locally led, as locals know what the community needs and what can or has been locally resolved. \u00a0If we recognized those resources we can carry out sustainable rehabilitation and re-construction at low cost.","tag_id":"1413"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1011","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:26","entity_id":"4834","entity_type":"node","quote":"In doing so, they will need to be in constant communication with local actors and also understand the assistance providers\u2019 comparative advantage and strategically link the two.","tag_id":"1414"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1012","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:29","entity_id":"18233","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I consider this a good thing everywhere in the world. It seems that social structures need a shakeup every now and then to not fossilize :)","tag_id":"1413"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1013","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:30","entity_id":"18319","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We can not only can but have to \u00a0modify or rationalize our old structure. The culture and tradition is something which gives us identity and binds us as Nepali finally helps us to create Nepalese civilization. Obviously we have deep rooted radical traditionalism which is impeding our growth and development","tag_id":"1413"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1014","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:31","entity_id":"18353","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent.","tag_id":"1413"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1015","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 05:32","entity_id":"4834","entity_type":"node","quote":"Frugal Innovation Approach","tag_id":"1415"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1016","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:13","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"two roles \u2013 governing and monitoring. It is doing monitoring through controlling mechanism and one door policy but if the government had made such a platform where citizen led initiatives could have a common platform to coordinate, it would have been very good.","tag_id":"1416"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1017","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:13","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"limited","tag_id":"1417"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1018","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:14","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"doing the same work","tag_id":"1418"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1019","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:14","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"But if the government had made a platform to coordinate efforts and openly recognized these efforts then we could prevent duplication works and needy people missing out from relief. This would have made recovery faster.","tag_id":"1416"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1020","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:15","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"Room for Improvement","tag_id":"1419"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1021","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:16","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"social and economic development because after rehabilitation ends, people will need this.\u201d","tag_id":"1420"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1022","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 06:16","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"livelihood.","tag_id":"1420"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1023","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 09:31","entity_id":"18410","entity_type":"comment","quote":"building a kind of \u00a0leadership that Nepal deserves","tag_id":"1421"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1024","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 09:33","entity_id":"18410","entity_type":"comment","quote":"corrupt leaders and failed system","tag_id":"1422"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1025","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 09:33","entity_id":"18435","entity_type":"comment","quote":"great motivator","tag_id":"1421"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1026","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:46","entity_id":"4831","entity_type":"node","quote":"Like giving the scout trainings to every student in every schools. And giving them more knowledge about risks and disasters and how to act irrationally during those time, and with leadership skills as to control not only themselves but all the society.","tag_id":"1423"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1027","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:46","entity_id":"4831","entity_type":"node","quote":"trainings of first aid, basic sanitization","tag_id":"1423"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1028","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"18220","entity_type":"comment","quote":"school\/college\/office involving disaster related","tag_id":"1423"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1029","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"18220","entity_type":"comment","quote":"leadership role","tag_id":"1421"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1030","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"18220","entity_type":"comment","quote":"educating and preparing","tag_id":"1424"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1031","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:49","entity_id":"18220","entity_type":"comment","quote":"aid-politics and sustainibility","tag_id":"1425"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1032","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:51","entity_id":"18237","entity_type":"comment","quote":"grassroots way of disaster preparedness","tag_id":"1426"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1033","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:53","entity_id":"18261","entity_type":"comment","quote":"connect and tell","tag_id":"1427"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1034","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 14:04","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"emotional web","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1035","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 14:05","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"supervision of the area to protect children","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1036","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 14:05","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"We also could have included separate relief packages for infants, pregnant women, lactating mothers, children under 5, old aged people and differently-abled people","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1037","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 14:05","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"demand validation and also a more efficient way of dispatching","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1038","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 14:06","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"co-ordination with another volunteer organization","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1039","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 17:57","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"The local bodies were not active during this period and all the different political parties focused on creating an all-party mechanism instead of acting on the immediate relief process. If we had entered this process, we may not have been able to provide relief for weeks.","tag_id":"1437"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1040","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 17:57","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"We would have to store our materials in the DDC (District Development Committee) office. We even saw four trucks of relief materials go inside but only a small tracker came out with minimal material","tag_id":"1437"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1041","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 17:58","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"The distribution channel of the government was not effective and confident","tag_id":"1438"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1042","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 18:01","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"political party started to work independently","tag_id":"1437"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1043","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 18:01","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"hat not everyone wants to be a part of.","tag_id":"1437"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1044","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 18:02","entity_id":"4707","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our observation is that unless the government is made accountable, there is a huge possibility of corruption with the relief aid money","tag_id":"1439"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1045","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 16:57","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"People have to rely on each other in a community and not on the government that is not there.\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Sushant Shrestha","tag_id":"1438"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1046","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 16:58","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"District Development Committee and Village Development Committee in Nepal are exclusively used for paperwork. They do not know about disaster response\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Nischal Neupa","tag_id":"1438"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1047","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 16:59","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"neutrally","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1048","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 17:00","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"action-oriented instead of result-oriented work.","tag_id":"1431"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1049","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 06:41","entity_id":"4725","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nepal seems to be able to cope. As people, we are one. People of all backgrounds came together to support people of all backgrounds. Suddenly, all the political questions had diminished. When people acted of their own accord outside of the political framework, there was no dividing line, just a united Nepal.","tag_id":"1444"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1050","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 06:45","entity_id":"4725","entity_type":"node","quote":"Government on the local level seems absent in our context","tag_id":"1416"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1051","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 06:46","entity_id":"4725","entity_type":"node","quote":"ad-hoc committees formed by the youth of the locality doing as much as they could.","tag_id":"1445"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1052","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Friday, July 24, 2015 - 15:52","entity_id":"4903","entity_type":"node","quote":"Various groups of self directed individuals and youth-led organizations during the post-earthquake period demonstrated in many ways through their laudable deeds that the next generation of youth are more than capable of leadership. This new force of the self directed mass connected the hard-hit communities with relief materials and rendered support through all possible ways. \u00a0The need of the hour now is to have a nationwide network of such self-motivated youths committed to some core values for social justice and nation building","tag_id":"1446"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1053","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 09:13","entity_id":"18569","entity_type":"comment","quote":"environment says if there is a chance that I'll move to a leading position.","tag_id":"1421"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1054","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 06:34","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"emotion initially","tag_id":"1448"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1055","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 06:39","entity_id":"4735","entity_type":"node","quote":"spirit of camaraderie","tag_id":"1448"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1056","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 07:20","entity_id":"4826","entity_type":"node","quote":"A group of skilled volunteers were given orientation of the program and sent to the site to help rebuild temporary shelter by using local resources.","tag_id":"1449"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1057","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 07:21","entity_id":"4827","entity_type":"node","quote":"International organizations had policies they couldn\u2019t move about.","tag_id":"1450"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1058","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 10:48","entity_id":"4827","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the disaster came the rampant help, that was accused of its mismanagement just as much as it received appreciation for the initiation. Speaking realistically, citizen driven efforts can be chaotic. It is wrong to expect management in the throes of emotions, when everyone was helping, or at least trying to. But the best way to go about helping people, is to make sure they need our help. Or at least our help in aspects we assume they do.","tag_id":"1451"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1059","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 11:23","entity_id":"4975","entity_type":"node","quote":"continuously monitoring and implementing strict actions, not just to punish the offenders but also to show gratitude towards those citizens who are respectful.","tag_id":"1439"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1060","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 08:52","entity_id":"4704","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cIt is amazing to see how resilient people are. There were places where people were desperate but in most areas, people were ready to bounce back. It is so good to see Nepali people retaining their sense of humor despite the catastrophe. They still have their agricultural fields. They have source of income. Now all they need is to build a house in village and they are ready. Government on the other hand was not prepared for this to happen.","tag_id":"1444"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1061","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 08:59","entity_id":"4853","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are other people doing the same work but since they are not in our network we cannot work together. But if the government had made a platform to coordinate efforts and openly recognized these efforts then we could prevent duplication works and needy people missing out from relief. This would have made recovery faster.","tag_id":"1418"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1062","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Friday, July 31, 2015 - 08:16","entity_id":"4787","entity_type":"node","quote":"But priorities can still go wrong \u00a0if there is heavy involvement of international organizations \u00a0who are are unaware of local needs. The classic example in the case of Nepal is that although there has been heavy presence of international agencies for the purpose of rescue but their achievement was meager compared to the local actors.","tag_id":"1455"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1063","user_id":"6547","user_name":"meenabhatta","creation_date":"Friday, July 31, 2015 - 08:22","entity_id":"18165","entity_type":"comment","quote":"-Focus on long term reconstruction approach and also focus on human resource aspect.\n-Need assessment and must partnership with locals before finalizing plans.\n-Financial assistance is an obvious area where international community is indispensable.\n-Bring to Nepal best practices and knowledge, expertise etc.\n-International community need to practice what they preach.","tag_id":"1450"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1065","user_id":"32","user_name":"Noemi","creation_date":"Friday, November 27, 2015 - 12:07","entity_id":"4250","entity_type":"node","quote":"The language of markets and economies wasn\u2019t warmly received at the conference, perhaps because it recalls financial catastrophe and spiraling inequality. More of the same, not part of the hunger for something new that was imminent and immanent in the caves of the unmonastery.\u00a0\nBrett Scott muses on connected issues in his book \u2018Hacking the Future of Money\u2019, asking readers to \u2018put on finance goggles\u2019 to take up \u2018economic circuit bending\u2019. This captures something important, an idea, like Robin\u2019s, that you can use the tools of economics even if you want to achieve something that\u2019s radically new.\u00a0\nI think of stewardship as a DIY bricolage of barter, altruism and tradition, perhaps with shades of a conventional business model or public funding in the mix too. It transcends public and private sectors.\u00a0\nIt\u2019s a response to a perception that the public sector is remote, unable to adapt to local conditions, missing the cohesive effect that comes from a community doing things for itself. \u00a0A sense of an impending, epochal failure in the public sector was woven into the fabric of discussions at LOTE.\nThe sharing economy belongs with the \u2018smart city\u2019 - both terms do double service as marketing jargon that belie corporate interests, while also usefully denoting a real phenomena.\u00a0\nThere is a strand of thought, discussed at LOTE, that connects the sharing economy with the increasingly precarious and unfair economic structure we currently endure. I can buy into the idea that the sharing economy is a consequence of a neo-liberal economic agenda, but not so much that it\u2019s a cause -- equality or job security wouldn\u2019t be improved if AirBnB shut down tomorrow.","tag_id":"1522"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1067","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 15:55","entity_id":"4117","entity_type":"node","quote":"text portion again,","tag_id":"1557"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1069","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"4117","entity_type":"node","quote":"Select a text portion","tag_id":"1557"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1070","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Tuesday, January 26, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"4117","entity_type":"node","quote":"Select a text portion","tag_id":"0"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1071","user_id":"6399","user_name":"melancon","creation_date":"Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"21014","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've already tested it, works fine (I see the pop-up when selecting text in a post).","tag_id":"1559"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1072","user_id":"6399","user_name":"melancon","creation_date":"Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"21014","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'll dig the doc to learn more.","tag_id":"1560"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1073","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 16:25","entity_id":"5353","entity_type":"node","quote":"phases and to help participants develop the skills needed to implement each step in the advertising process.","tag_id":"1557"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1074","user_id":"6399","user_name":"melancon","creation_date":"Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 10:52","entity_id":"21722","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Our task will be to explore how we may then model\u00a0interaction between users,","tag_id":"1591"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1075","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 08:48","entity_id":"4271","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Thanks to Sketchfab, Mike was able to send the 3D model of his wife\u2019s skull to surgeons at both hospitals. Johns Hopkins claimed that their only recourse would be a full scalping to drill through the portion of his wife\u2019s forehead above her eyebrow. UPMC, though, agreed to do it.\"","tag_id":"1844"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1076","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 17, 2016 - 08:49","entity_id":"5500","entity_type":"node","quote":"Tired of waiting for a monitor for his diabetes, Tim\u00a0Omer made his own. He\u00a0is one of a growing number of patients circumventing medical companies in favour of a homemade healthcare revolution\"","tag_id":"1845"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1077","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Monday, July 18, 2016 - 12:01","entity_id":"23631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"others","tag_id":"1557"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1078","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:08","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"despite the material hardships of the period, it was not the weakest and most vulnerable who died in greater numbers, but the physically strong: what was most deadly about the collapse was not the disappearance of the means of staying alive, but the lack of ends for which to stay alive.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1079","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:09","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":", despite the material hardships of the period, it was not the weakest and most vulnerable who died in greater numbers, but the physically strong: what was most deadly about the collapse was not the disappearance of the means of staying alive, but the lack of ends for which to stay alive.","tag_id":"1849"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1080","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:09","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"that there is a powerful and complex interrelation between how we make a living and how we make sense of our lives. The consequences of an economic crisis can both lead to and be made worse by the crisis of meaning experienced by those whose lives it has derailed. If this is the case, however, perhaps it is also possible that action on the level of meaning might stem and even reverse the consequences, personal and social, of failing economic systems?","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1081","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:10","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The consequences of an economic crisis can both lead to and be made worse by the crisis of meaning experienced by those whose lives it has derailed. If this is the case, however, perhaps it is also possible that action on the level of meaning might stem and even reverse the consequences, personal and social, of failing economic systems?","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1082","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:10","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The figure of the \u2018graduate with no future\u2019,\u00a0identified by Paul Mason, has the advantage of youth, yet in other ways she resembles Orlov\u2019s successful middle-aged man. People are capable of enduring great hardship, so long as they can find meaning in their situation, but it is hard to find meaning in the hundredth rejection letter. The feeling of having done everything right and still got nowhere leads to a particular desperation. Against this background, the actions of those who might identify with Mason\u2019s description - whether as indignados in the squares of Spain, or as Edgeryders entering the corridors of Strasbourg and Brussels - are not least a search for meaning, for new frameworks in which to make sense of our lives when the promises that framed the labour market for our parents no longer ring true.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1083","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:10","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The figure of the \u2018graduate with no future\u2019,\u00a0identified by Paul Mason, has the advantage of youth, yet in other ways she resembles Orlov\u2019s successful middle-aged man. People are capable of enduring great hardship, so long as they can find meaning in their situation, but it is hard to find meaning in the hundredth rejection letter. The feeling of having done everything right and still got nowhere leads to a particular desperation. Against this background, the actions of those who might identify with Mason\u2019s description - whether as indignados in the squares of Spain, or as Edgeryders entering the corridors of Strasbourg and Brussels - are not least a search for meaning, for new frameworks in which to make sense of our lives when the promises that framed the labour market for our parents no longer ring true.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1084","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:11","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The figure of the \u2018graduate with no future\u2019,\u00a0identified by Paul Mason, has the advantage of youth, yet in other ways she resembles Orlov\u2019s successful middle-aged man. People are capable of enduring great hardship, so long as they can find meaning in their situation, but it is hard to find meaning in the hundredth rejection letter. The feeling of having done everything right and still got nowhere leads to a particular desperation. Against this background, the actions of those who might identify with Mason\u2019s description - whether as indignados in the squares of Spain, or as Edgeryders entering the corridors of Strasbourg and Brussels - are not least a search for meaning, for new frameworks in which to make sense of our lives when the promises that framed the labour market for our parents no longer ring true.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1085","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:11","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Economic\/Practical: How do I pay the rent?\nSocial\/Psychological: Who am I in the eyes of others?\nDirectional: What do I get out of bed for in the morning? And where do I see myself in the future?","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1086","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:12","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"he stories shared on the Edgeryders platform during 2011-12 illustrate the variety of ways in which young people find their access the labour market limited: not only through unemployment, but underemployment, casualisation and the prevalence of short-term contracts, the increasing cost of education in certain countries, the role of unpaid internships as a path to accessing certain industries. Where skills and qualifications have been acquired through formal education, many find themselves unable to secure work that makes use of these; where skills are acquired informally, the challenge is to represent these effectively to potential employers. Above all, the situation is defined by the interaction between two major processes: a long-term change in the structure of European labour markets, offering new entrants a poorer deal than had been the case for their parents\u2019 generation, has been exacerbated by the effects of the economic crisis that began in 2008.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1087","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:12","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The stories shared on the Edgeryders platform during 2011-12 illustrate the variety of ways in which young people find their access the labour market limited: not only through unemployment, but underemployment, casualisation and the prevalence of short-term contracts, the increasing cost of education in certain countries, the role of unpaid internships as a path to accessing certain industries. Where skills and qualifications have been acquired through formal education, many find themselves unable to secure work that makes use of these; where skills are acquired informally, the challenge is to represent these effectively to potential employers. Above all, the situation is defined by the interaction between two major processes: a long-term change in the structure of European labour markets, offering new entrants a poorer deal than had been the case for their parents\u2019 generation, has been exacerbated by the effects of the economic crisis that began in 2008.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1088","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:13","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"I suggest that we look for two stages in projects that might constitute effective action on the level of meaning: first, the ability to substitute for employment in providing social identity and a sense of direction; and, second, the potential for this to lead to new means of meeting practical needs.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1089","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:13","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"I suggest that we look for two stages in projects that might constitute effective action on the level of meaning: first, the ability to substitute for employment in providing social identity and a sense of direction; and, second, the potential for this to lead to new means of meeting practical needs.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1090","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:14","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Centers for New Work: During the collapse in employment in the US auto industry in the early 1980s, the philosopher Frithjof Bergmann worked with employers, unions and community organisations in Flint, Michigan to create the\u00a0Center for New Work. \u2018We are in the beginning of a great scarcity of jobs,\u2019\u00a0Bergmann argued, \u2018but not of work.\u2019 Instead of making redundancies, he proposed that employers share out the remaining jobs on a rotating work schedule. Workers would alternate between extended periods in traditional industrial work and similar periods pursuing \u2018New Work\u2019. The latter included local production to meet practical needs, but also the right of everyone to spend a significant amount of their time pursuing a personally meaningful project.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1091","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:15","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"power of its insistence on self-referral: this means that participants are drawn from a range of social and economic backgrounds, rather than exclusively from a target group identified by its deprivation. This means that participation at the centre provides an alternative to - rather than a reinforcement of - a negative social identification.","tag_id":"1854"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1092","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:15","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Access Space: In Sheffield, England - another post-industrial city, similarly hit by unemployment in the early 1980s - the artist James Wallbank and friends set up what has become\u00a0the UK\u2019s longest-running free internet learning centre. As\u00a0described by NESTA, \u2018The centre brings together old computers and new open source software to create a radical, sustainable response to industrial decline and social dislocation.\u2019 In conversation, Wallbank has emphasised to me the importance of the social and directional role of participation at Access Space: for those who have been long-term unemployed, the change in the shape of their lives on becoming a regular participant is often huge","tag_id":"1855"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1093","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:16","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"This experience reaffirmed my sense of the power of what people can do when they come together to work on something that matters to them. In particular, talking to those involved, I was struck by how positively many of them experienced using their skills as part of the Feast, when compared to their experience in regular employment. Might it be that work that takes place outside of employment is more likely to be experienced as meaningful?","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1094","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:16","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"This experience reaffirmed my sense of the power of what people can do when they come together to work on something that matters to them. In particular, talking to those involved, I was struck by how positively many of them experienced using their skills as part of the Feast, when compared to their experience in regular employment. Might it be that work that takes place outside of employment is more likely to be experienced as meaningful? And, if so, why? Several possible answers exist. The psychologist Edward Deci famously demonstrated that\u00a0being paid for a task tends to decrease our intrinsic motivation, a phenomenon he explains in terms of the shift of the \u2018locus of motivation\u2019. Meanwhile, as I argued in\u00a0\u2018The Future We Deserve\u2019, the logic of maximising productivity has made industrial-era employment an unprecedentedly anti-social form of work. More practically, though, are there ways we can build a better relationship between meaningful work and our ability to pay the rent?","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1095","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:17","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Might it be that work that takes place outside of employment is more likely to be experienced as meaningful? And, if so, why? Several possible answers exist. The psychologist Edward Deci famously demonstrated that\u00a0being paid for a task tends to decrease our intrinsic motivation, a phenomenon he explains in terms of the shift of the \u2018locus of motivation\u2019. Meanwhile, as I argued in\u00a0\u2018The Future We Deserve\u2019, the logic of maximising productivity has made industrial-era employment an unprecedentedly anti-social form of work. More practically, though, are there ways we can build a better relationship between meaningful work and our ability to pay the rent?","tag_id":"1856"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1096","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:18","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Centers for New Work: During the collapse in employment in the US auto industry in the early 1980s, the philosopher Frithjof Bergmann worked with employers, unions and community organisations in Flint, Michigan to create the\u00a0Center for New Work. \u2018We are in the beginning of a great scarcity of jobs,\u2019\u00a0Bergmann argued, \u2018but not of work.\u2019 Instead of making redundancies, he proposed that employers share out the remaining jobs on a rotating work schedule. Workers would alternate between extended periods in traditional industrial work and similar periods pursuing \u2018New Work\u2019. The latter included local production to meet practical needs, but also the right of everyone to spend a significant amount of their time pursuing a personally meaningful project.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1097","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:18","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Access Space: In Sheffield, England - another post-industrial city, similarly hit by unemployment in the early 1980s - the artist James Wallbank and friends set up what has become\u00a0the UK\u2019s longest-running free internet learning centre. As\u00a0described by NESTA, \u2018The centre brings together old computers and new open source software to create a radical, sustainable response to industrial decline and social dislocation.\u2019 In conversation, Wallbank has emphasised to me the importance of the social and directional role of participation at Access Space: for those who have been long-term unemployed, the change in the shape of their lives on becoming a regular participant is often huge; by comparison, the change from being a regular participant to entering employment is relatively small. From my own observation, another key aspect of the Access Space model is the power of its insistence on self-referral: this means that participants are drawn from a range of social and economic backgrounds, rather than exclusively from a target group identified by its deprivation. This means that participation at the centre provides an alternative to - rather than a reinforcement of - a negative social identification.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1098","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:18","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"West Norwood Feast: In 2010-11,\u00a0the agency I founded\u00a0led a project to co-create\u00a0a community-owned and -run street market\u00a0in south London. This experience reaffirmed my sense of the power of what people can do when they come together to work on something that matters to them. In particular, talking to those involved, I was struck by how positively many of them experienced using their skills as part of the Feast, when compared to their experience in regular employment. Might it be that work that takes place outside of employment is more likely to be experienced as meaningful? And, if so, why? Several possible answers exist. The psychologist Edward Deci famously demonstrated that\u00a0being paid for a task tends to decrease our intrinsic motivation, a phenomenon he explains in terms of the shift of the \u2018locus of motivation\u2019. Meanwhile, as I argued in\u00a0\u2018The Future We Deserve\u2019, the logic of maximising productivity has made industrial-era employment an unprecedentedly anti-social form of work. More practically, though, are there ways we can build a better relationship between meaningful work and our ability to pay the rent?","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1099","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:18","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"House concerts: The music industry has been through huge disruption since the 1990s, not least as a result of the rise of filesharing. The solo bass player\u00a0Steve Lawson\u00a0is an example of an independent musician who has spent his career developing new models for making a living and documenting the realities of this on his blog. He sells\u00a0downloads of his albums\u00a0on a pay-what-you-want basis and makes \u2018house concert\u2019 tours on which he plays in the front rooms of fans, many of whom have first met him online. Reading his accounts of this, two things are clear: first, that these models, drawing on the strengths of networked technologies, allow for\u00a0a far more meaningful relationship\u00a0with his audience than was possible in the music industry of the pre-Napster era; and, second, that house concerts also\u00a0make touring economically viable\u00a0for independent musicians in a way that was harder when playing traditional venues. Are there other areas in which socially-embedded grassroots economies can thrive where high-overhead conventional economies struggle? (For another take on the potential of low-overhead economic models, see Kevin Carson\u2019s\u00a0The Homebrew Industrial Revolution.)","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1100","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:18","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Unmonastery: One of the projects to emerge from the first phase of Edgeryders was a proposal for something called an\u00a0Unmonastery: \u2018a creative refuge bound to host problem solvers and change makers, who together work to solve (g)local problems, in exchange for board and lodging.\u2019 At present, this proposal is being developed by a group that met through the Living on the Edge events in 2012. The initial response suggests that young people are willing to take a step down in their material expectations, if this is balanced by sufficient security and autonomy to pursue work which they believe matters. The challenge will be to develop a vehicle for this willingness which is capable of \u2018interfacing\u2019 with existing institutions and accessing resources, which can achieve a reasonable degree of stability, and which does not devolve into a mechanism for exploitation. Daunting as this sounds, it is likely that we will see more experiments along these lines in Europe in the years ahead. (Edventure: Frome, which launched in October 2012, has parallels to the Unmonastery model, although framed in educational terms.)","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1101","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:19","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"new models for making a living","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1102","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:20","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"these models, drawing on the strengths of networked technologies, allow for\u00a0a far more meaningful relationship\u00a0with his audience than was possible in the music industry of the pre-Napster era","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1103","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:20","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"house concerts also\u00a0make touring economically viable\u00a0for independent musicians in a way that was harder when playing traditional venues.","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1104","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:20","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The initial response suggests that young people are willing to take a step down in their material expectations, if this is balanced by sufficient security and autonomy to pursue work which they believe matters.","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1105","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:21","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"he challenge will be to develop a vehicle for this willingness which is capable of \u2018interfacing\u2019 with existing institutions and accessing resources,","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1106","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:21","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"he default future for much of Europe is a world of longer hours and lower wages","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1107","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:22","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"That economic collapse can lead into and become entrenched by a collapse of meaning","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1108","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:28","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"healthcare and 'the arts' can be encouraged to feed more symbiotyically.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1109","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:34","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"There has been a strong push recently in the UK to encourage performing and visual arts to engage more broadly with the themes of care, the body, medical ethics and mental health.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1110","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:35","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"Part of this has come through the breakdown of the traditional models of funding (National, Regional, Local Council) and a reliance on charitable funding models (Lottery funding, Arts Council, Creative Europe) as well as individual foundations. One of these, The Wellcome Trust (https:\/\/wellcome.ac.uk\/funding) funds areas of the arts that reach into public engagement and arts fields as ways of improving health.","tag_id":"1861"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1111","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:35","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"(perhaps a offline public engagement project) that can feed into the strands being developed around mental health improvement.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1112","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:35","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"(perhaps a offline public engagement project) that can feed into the strands being developed around mental health improvement.","tag_id":"1863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1113","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:35","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are certainly studies that show that engagement with the arts have a sustained and positive benefit on all aspects of mental health, and i've also seen brilliant theatre work that works across a variety of disciplines.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1114","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:36","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are certainly studies that show that engagement with the arts have a sustained and positive benefit on all aspects of mental health, and i've also seen brilliant theatre work that works across a variety of disciplines.","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1115","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:36","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"brought together the OpenCare strand with those of us on the cultural side","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1116","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:36","entity_id":"6541","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/thesickofthefringe.com\/ - provides a platform for finding new work that supports companies developing and showcase work in this area.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1117","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:37","entity_id":"23597","entity_type":"comment","quote":"application where the alliance between you, as an artist, and Edgeryders, as deliverer of OpenCare, has added value for the funding agency.","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1118","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:38","entity_id":"23644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If OpenCare is seen as challenging Big Pharma, it might be a little anathema to Wellcome.","tag_id":"1865"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1119","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:38","entity_id":"23644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Wellcome funded sci-arts projects, or directly for the Wellcome Trust. A couple of thoughts about what would work with them. They would want to see collaboration with scientists\/academics\u00a0to explore new\/innovative areas of connection. If it engages with practitioners in mental health\/arts therapy, there would need to be a strong theoretical and experimental element. In terms of what they support, they veer\u00a0more to the neuroscience & pharma end of (mental) health research, than the social\/cultural therapeutic end.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1120","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:38","entity_id":"23644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Wellcome funded sci-arts projects, or directly for the Wellcome Trust. A couple of thoughts about what would work with them. They would want to see collaboration with scientists\/academics\u00a0to explore new\/innovative areas of connection. If it engages with practitioners in mental health\/arts therapy, there would need to be a strong theoretical and experimental element. In terms of what they support, they veer\u00a0more to the neuroscience & pharma end of (mental) health research, than the social\/cultural therapeutic end.","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1121","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:39","entity_id":"23645","entity_type":"comment","quote":"in this call for Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Sciences\u00a0it appears that they do fund community inquiries.","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1122","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:39","entity_id":"23645","entity_type":"comment","quote":"in this call for Collaborative Awards in Humanities and Social Sciences\u00a0it appears that they do fund community inquiries.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1123","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:39","entity_id":"23651","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm interested in thrivability, which is basically about seeing mental health in a very holistic way including\u00a0environmental and physical, social and\u00a0cultural dimensions.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1124","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:40","entity_id":"23651","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm interested in thrivability, which is basically about seeing mental health in a very holistic way including\u00a0environmental and physical, social and\u00a0cultural dimensions.","tag_id":"1849"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1125","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:40","entity_id":"23651","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm interested in thrivability, which is basically about seeing mental health in a very holistic way including\u00a0environmental and physical, social and\u00a0cultural dimensions.","tag_id":"1866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1126","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:41","entity_id":"23652","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Decentralized\" means that we will be proposing a smart swarm of initiatives around the central concept of community driven care.","tag_id":"1863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1127","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:42","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"social\/cultural therapy end.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1128","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:42","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he social\/cultural therapy end.","tag_id":"1866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1129","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:42","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ncourage engagement and story sharing from people working in the tech\/online communities (often, but not exclusively, young socially disengaged men with a disproportiately high risk of mental health disorder and often lacking in social support networks).","tag_id":"1863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1130","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:42","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"o encourage engagement and story sharing from people working in the tech\/online communities (often, but not exclusively, young socially disengaged men with a disproportiately high risk of mental health disorder and often lacking in social support networks).","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1131","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:43","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"encourage engagement and story sharing from people working in the tech\/online communities (often, but not exclusively, young socially disengaged men with a disproportiately high risk of mental health disorder and often lacking in social support networks).","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1132","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:43","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hese stories, poems and thoughts could then be collated and presented through an number of ways, but my favourite (right now) would be to create an app that uses the same technology as the Pokemon Go system. Allowing these poems or stories to be placed into a real landscape (perhaps one that the writer identifies strongly with). People can then download the apps for free and engage with the works outside. Encouraging people to share, to go outside and see their words, but also to see others engaging positively with difficult truths in an anonymous way.\nAs an idea\/project, it's right at the egde of my abilities but i think it might have enough edges of interest that might draw in other ER people if we can find a way of funding their work to develop the tech\/care sides.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1133","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:43","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My idea is currently that these stories, poems and thoughts could then be collated and presented through an number of ways, but my favourite (right now) would be to create an app that uses the same technology as the Pokemon Go system. Allowing these poems or stories to be placed into a real landscape (perhaps one that the writer identifies strongly with). People can then download the apps for free and engage with the works outside. Encouraging people to share, to go outside and see their words, but also to see others engaging positively with difficult truths in an anonymous way.\nAs an idea\/project, it's right at the egde of my abilities but i think it might have enough edges of interest that might draw in other ER people if we can find a way of funding their work to develop the tech\/care sides.","tag_id":"1868"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1134","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:44","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"encourage engagement and story sharing from people working in the tech\/online communities (often, but not exclusively, young socially disengaged men with a disproportiately high risk of mental health disorder and often lacking in social support networks). My idea is currently that these stories, poems and thoughts could then be collated and presented through an number of ways, but my favourite (right now) would be to create an app that uses the same technology as the Pokemon Go system. Allowing these poems or stories to be placed into a real landscape (perhaps one that the writer identifies strongly with). People can then download the apps for free and engage with the works outside. Encouraging people to share, to go outside and see their words, but also to see others engaging positively with difficult truths in an anonymous way.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1135","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:44","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"create an app that uses the same technology as the Pokemon Go system. Allowing these poems or stories to be placed into a real landscape (perhaps one that the writer identifies strongly with). People can then download the apps for free and engage with the works outside. Encouraging people to share, to go outside and see their words, but also to see others engaging positively with difficult truths in an anonymous way.","tag_id":"1869"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1136","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:45","entity_id":"23661","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am also in the (very) early stages of an arts\/culture\/therapy\/social justice project here in the San Francisco Bay area, so am interested in listening in, offering my own experience, etc. I teach theatre (along with running The WELL-- I'm here because John Coate told me about Edgeryders-- and follow a lot of people around the world doing cool stuff with arts + healing.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1137","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:45","entity_id":"23661","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As a related aside, my spouse is a local historian working on neighborhood levels and has been working on archiving (& making publicly available)\u00a0 an enormous photo collection, and is looking at ways to share that as a way of doing enhanced map-based walking tours, etc. (The old photos and crowd-sourced info about them could show up while you were exploring a neighborhood-- there are some things like this already, like historypin.) Not as fancy schmancy as the Pokemon Go technology, but a way to be location-based.\nIt also makes me think a bit of Nonny de la Pe\u00f1a's work with immersive journalism. http:\/\/www.immersivejournalism.com\/","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1138","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:45","entity_id":"23661","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As a related aside, my spouse is a local historian working on neighborhood levels and has been working on archiving (& making publicly available)\u00a0 an enormous photo collection, and is looking at ways to share that as a way of doing enhanced map-based walking tours, etc. (The old photos and crowd-sourced info about them could show up while you were exploring a neighborhood-- there are some things like this already, like historypin.) Not as fancy schmancy as the Pokemon Go technology, but a way to be location-based.\nIt also makes me think a bit of Nonny de la Pe\u00f1a's work with immersive journalism. http:\/\/www.immersivejournalism.com\/","tag_id":"1869"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1139","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:45","entity_id":"23662","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Your point reminds me a bit of the Walking Ethnographies in the alcyon days of unMonastery Matera.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1140","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:46","entity_id":"23662","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am personally a fan of \"analog\" location based.","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1141","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:47","entity_id":"23669","entity_type":"comment","quote":"oung men are an important focus in general, I think. They\u00a0have comparatively higher tendencies to addiction, aggression to self and others,\u00a0and ideological narrowness. What do you think is the potential of transfering your idea to other communities of young men (i.e. not working\u00a0in tech\/online communities)? I'm thinking about those likely to be vulnerable to\u00a0extremist ideologies, or drugs, or other obsessions\u00a0that strip away capacity and agency.","tag_id":"1871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1142","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:47","entity_id":"23669","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Young men are an important focus in general, I think. They\u00a0have comparatively higher tendencies to addiction, aggression to self and others,\u00a0and ideological narrowness. What do you think is the potential of transfering your idea to other communities of young men (i.e. not working\u00a0in tech\/online communities)? I'm thinking about those likely to be vulnerable to\u00a0extremist ideologies, or drugs, or other obsessions\u00a0that strip away capacity and agency.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1143","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:47","entity_id":"23669","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Young men are an important focus in general, I think. They\u00a0have comparatively higher tendencies to addiction, aggression to self and others,\u00a0and ideological narrowness. What do you think is the potential of transfering your idea to other communities of young men (i.e. not working\u00a0in tech\/online communities)? I'm thinking about those likely to be vulnerable to\u00a0extremist ideologies, or drugs, or other obsessions\u00a0that strip away capacity and agency.","tag_id":"1872"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1144","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:47","entity_id":"23669","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Young men are an important focus in general, I think. They\u00a0have comparatively higher tendencies to addiction, aggression to self and others,\u00a0and ideological narrowness. What do you think is the potential of transfering your idea to other communities of young men (i.e. not working\u00a0in tech\/online communities)? I'm thinking about those likely to be vulnerable to\u00a0extremist ideologies, or drugs, or other obsessions\u00a0that strip away capacity and agency.","tag_id":"1873"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1145","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:48","entity_id":"23659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"encourage engagement and story sharing from people working in the tech\/online communities (often, but not exclusively, young socially disengaged men with a disproportiately high risk of mental health disorder and often lacking in social support networks)","tag_id":"1873"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1146","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:49","entity_id":"23706","entity_type":"comment","quote":"with my previous collective (www.softrevolution.be)\u00a0we experimented around wellbeing of the elderly in festival context for young people, it was small scaled results, but when we followed it up at the retirment home it had long term results giving those elderly that participated in the festival a higher moral boost.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1147","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:49","entity_id":"23706","entity_type":"comment","quote":"with my previous collective (www.softrevolution.be)\u00a0we experimented around wellbeing of the elderly in festival context for young people, it was small scaled results, but when we followed it up at the retirment home it had long term results giving those elderly that participated in the festival a higher moral boost.","tag_id":"1874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1148","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:49","entity_id":"23706","entity_type":"comment","quote":"with my previous collective (www.softrevolution.be)\u00a0we experimented around wellbeing of the elderly in festival context for young people, it was small scaled results, but when we followed it up at the retirment home it had long term results giving those elderly that participated in the festival a higher moral boost.\u00a0\nWe did something likewise at the mo","tag_id":"1875"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1149","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:50","entity_id":"23706","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We did something likewise at the moviefestival i'm working at where we had groups of troubled youth help design and build an installation, could look back to it how the results went.","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1150","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:50","entity_id":"23706","entity_type":"comment","quote":"i'm definitily curious to look at how we could empower people who tend to have extremist behaviours or tendencies through art and culture.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1151","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:50","entity_id":"23724","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Alex, you might find useful this post I wrote about Pokemon Go and its possible future applications. It probably doesn't tell you anything you don't know but....\nhttps:\/\/futureviewsblog.wordpress.com\/2016\/07\/20\/gotta-catch-em\/","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1152","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10:51","entity_id":"23653","entity_type":"comment","quote":"http:\/\/on-the-move.org\/news\/article\/17919\/british-council-cultural-protection-fund-2016-2020\/","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1153","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:16","entity_id":"6521","entity_type":"node","quote":"the openness in the processes thanks to which enabling systems (i.e the enabling products, services, places, infrastructures) are designed and realized","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1154","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:16","entity_id":"6521","entity_type":"node","quote":"the openness of care-related services in use (i.e. the openness of the network of care created around the delivery of a service).","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1155","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:17","entity_id":"6521","entity_type":"node","quote":"How and how much the openness of a design and production process influences the openness of service delivery.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1156","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:18","entity_id":"6521","entity_type":"node","quote":"How and how much the openness of a design and production process influences the openness of service delivery","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1157","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:18","entity_id":"6521","entity_type":"node","quote":"How and how much the openness of a design and production process influences the openness of service delivery.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1158","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:18","entity_id":"23506","entity_type":"comment","quote":"An analogy: Edgeryders is enabled by openness (in both the sense you mention). Openness is a big constraint on how the Edgeryders organisation is built and develops. For example, the need to stay open (and be perceived as such) drove our choice to be a not-for-profit: this choice signals that we are not trying to be extractive in our social contract between company\u00a0and\u00a0community. Similarly, I expect heavy conditioning of openness on the design of open care services.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1159","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:18","entity_id":"23506","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Edgeryders is enabled by openness (in both the sense you mention). Openness is a big constraint on how the Edgeryders organisation is built and develops. For example, the need to stay open (and be perceived as such) drove our choice to be a not-for-profit: this choice signals that we are not trying to be extractive in our social contract between company\u00a0and\u00a0community. Similarly, I expect heavy conditioning of openness on the design of open care services.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1160","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:43","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"Three expat adult couples in Belgium decide to\u00a0live under the same roof and be each other's support network.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1161","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:43","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hundreds of enterprising Greeks spawn a whole network of \"shadow\" clinics.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1162","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:43","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"A hackerspace in England provides\u00a0a safe space and a sense of identity to the members, many of whom are unemployed, or disabled, or homeless.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1163","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:43","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"Under pressure to get care, the edges of society (the young, the nomads and migrants, the precariat) respond by getting creative","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1164","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:44","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"A hackerspace in England provides\u00a0a safe space and a sense of identity to the members, many of whom are unemployed, or disabled, or homeless.","tag_id":"1881"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1165","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:44","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"Three expat adult couples in Belgium decide to\u00a0live under the same roof and be each other's support network.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1166","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 11:44","entity_id":"6295","entity_type":"node","quote":"what care really is.\n\n\n Is it services? Is it human attention and warmth? Is it trying to fix what's wrong with people in need of care? 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At which point between the individual and the community could you step in to change the behaviours of both?","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1229","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:39","entity_id":"6185","entity_type":"node","quote":"The second free hands-on workshop of the #opencare series will take place this next Thursday 7 april\u00a0in Milan at \u20185 Forum delle politiche sociali\u2019. Come and learn how to create an #IoT #opensource service to monitor and take care of your loved ones remotely.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1230","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:39","entity_id":"6185","entity_type":"node","quote":"The second free hands-on workshop of the #opencare series will take place this next Thursday 7 april\u00a0in Milan at \u20185 Forum delle politiche sociali\u2019. Come and learn how to create an #IoT #opensource service to monitor and take care of your loved ones remotely.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1231","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"6184","entity_type":"node","quote":"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2016\/04\/01\/under-pressure-to-digitize-everything-hospitals-are-hackers-biggest-new-t...","tag_id":"1904"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1232","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"6184","entity_type":"node","quote":"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/wonk\/wp\/2016\/04\/01\/under-pressure-to-digitize-everything-hospitals-are-hackers-biggest-new-t...","tag_id":"1905"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1233","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"For most of humanity's history, care services \u2013 which today we call health and social care \u2013 were provided by communities: family members, friends and neighbours would check on each other to make sure everyone was fine, keep an eye on each other's children or elderly parents, even administer simple medical treatments. Starting from the second half of the 20th century, developed countries switched to systems where the care providers were professionals, working for the government and modern corporations.","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1234","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"care services \u2013 which today we call health and social care \u2013 were provided by communities: family members, friends and neighbours would check on each other to make sure everyone was fine, keep an eye on each other's children or elderly parents, even administer simple medical treatments.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1235","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"Starting from the second half of the 20th century, developed countries switched to systems where the care providers were professionals, working for the government and modern corporations.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1236","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:42","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"demand for professional care (health care, social care, daycare for children, care for elderly people\u2026) seems limitless, but the resources our economies allocate to it clearly are not.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1237","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:42","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"the demand for professional care (health care, social care, daycare for children, care for elderly people\u2026) seems limitless, but the resources our economies allocate to it clearly are not","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1238","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"Additionally, any attempt to rationalise the system and squeeze some extra productivity out of it seems to dehumanise people in need of care, who get treated as batches in a manufacturing process.","tag_id":"1910"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1239","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"What if we could come up with a system that combines the access to modern science and technology of state- and private sector-provided care to the low overhead and human touch of community-provided care","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1240","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"What if we could come up with a system that combines the access to modern science and technology of state- and private sector-provided care to the low overhead and human touch of community-provided care?","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1241","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"What if we could come up with a system that combines the access to modern science and technology of state- and private sector-provided care to the low overhead and human touch of community-provided care?","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1242","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:44","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"collect experiences of community-driven care services\nvalidate them through open discussion, both online and offline.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1243","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:44","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"augment them with state-of-the-art maker technology (3D printing, laser cutting, biohacking\u2026)\ncombine everything we learn into the design and prototype of next generation community driven care services.","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1244","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:45","entity_id":"6176","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care is deeply human. Everyone has first-hand experience of it. Even those if us who are not doctors or nurses or caregivers are occasionally patients (even doctors!); we all have first-hand experience of giving and receving care. So, everyone is welcome to join the conversation and the subsequent prototypes.","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1245","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:47","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"he increasing knowledge through personal sensors, and how this form of open learning in a digital era can be applied to an area of shared concern \u2013 the environment.\u00a0 the meeting will focus on the ubiquity of and the knowledge\u00a0to be gained from personal sensors, and how this information\u00a0can be applied to address issues of real concern.","tag_id":"1913"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1246","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:47","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"he works! \"","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1247","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:47","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"he 3-day meeting is part conference and part hands-on. We're in the\u00a0Innovation in open science\u00a0project team and we'll:\n\"Explore\u00a0hacker\/maker space projects in digital health and the environment. \u00a0Imagine a gathering where we will tackle the theme of the Assembly by making something together in a state-of-the-art maker space.\u00a0 Luping Xu and Francois Grey, with the help of esteemed leaders in the maker world such as David Li and Eric Pan, will guide participants in a brainstorming session to build software or make objects in a space with equipment such as 3-D printers, sewing machines with conductive thread, microcontrollers, sensors, the works! \"","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1248","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:49","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"The\u00a0team will be lead by Luping Xu and Francois Grey (active in open hardware community at cyberlab\u00a0- read more\u00a0here\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/cds.cern.ch\/journal\/CERNBulletin\/2016\/11\/News%20Articles\/2137964?ln=en\u00a0) , and will actively engage with the maker spaces in Shenzhen.","tag_id":"1914"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1249","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:49","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"Inspired by open-source software models, Sage Bionetworks co-founder Stephen Friend builds tools that facilitate research sharing on a massive and revolutionary scale:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/stephen_friend_the_hunt_for_unexpected_genetic_heroes","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1250","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:49","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"Inspired by open-source software models, Sage Bionetworks co-founder Stephen Friend builds tools that facilitate research sharing on a massive and revolutionary scale:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/stephen_friend_the_hunt_for_unexpected_genetic_heroes","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1251","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:49","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"John Willibanks of Sage Bionetworks\u00a0about medical\u00a0data\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/john_wilbanks_let_s_pool_our_medical_data?language=en","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1252","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:50","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"John Willibanks of Sage Bionetworks\u00a0about medical\u00a0data\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/john_wilbanks_let_s_pool_our_medical_data?language=en","tag_id":"1904"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1253","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:50","entity_id":"6143","entity_type":"node","quote":"John Willibanks of Sage Bionetworks\u00a0about medical\u00a0data\u00a0https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/john_wilbanks_let_s_pool_our_medical_data?language=en","tag_id":"1915"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1254","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:51","entity_id":"6142","entity_type":"node","quote":"Local staff of opencare (Comune di Milano and WeMake) meets some parents of boys and girls with different abilities","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1255","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Social and or health care of refugees in Europe","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1256","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Social and or health care of refugees in Europe","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1257","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prevention of Suicide in the hacker community","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1258","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prevention of Suicide in the hacker community","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1259","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Helping both caregivers and care receivers in dealing with dementia","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1260","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Helping both caregivers and care receivers in dealing with dementia","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1261","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"They involve people in vulnerable situations where dynamics in community connections, or lack of, play a significant role. Can Guy\/Alberto's network science perspective help us to make visible and understand these social flows?","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1262","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"They involve people in vulnerable situations where dynamics in community connections, or lack of, play a significant role. Can Guy\/Alberto's network science perspective help us to make visible and understand these social flows?","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1263","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"They involve some interaction with the formal health and social care system, conditions as well as norms\/behaviors in society at large. Can Erik and Tino's approach help us make sense of this and translating it into institutionally comprehensible language?","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1264","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"They involve and require a deep understanding of healing and medical practice, especially the ethical considerations for both caregivers and care recipients. Can Marco, Massimo's and other's work in the field and in the lab help us to identify and understand how to deal with these issues? In the research as well as in the intiatives themselves?","tag_id":"1919"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1265","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"The city as a place and institutions is where all of these interactions and relationships live (or do not). Can Lucia and Rossana and others in the city of Milano help us understand how a city can make visible and enable promising approaches and nurturing the people who drive them?","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1266","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can we design interventions offer workarounds to the obstacles these intiatives, and the indivuals they attempt to support (caregivers and care recipients)? What forms could these interventions take in order to unlock more care in the different situations (artefacts, communication, services, processes, upskilling, administrative and legal hacks, policy changes and or something else? Here I think the ingenuity and very particular skillset of Costantino, Zoe and others in the weMake constellation could make a very important contribution.","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1267","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"6128","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can we design interventions offer workarounds to the obstacles these intiatives, and the indivuals they attempt to support (caregivers and care recipients)? What forms could these interventions take in order to unlock more care in the different situations (artefacts, communication, services, processes, upskilling, administrative and legal hacks, policy changes and or something else? Here I think the ingenuity and very particular skillset of Costantino, Zoe and others in the weMake constellation could make a very important contribution.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1268","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"22032","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We agree with what you propose, we have a couple of comments regarding two of the domains:\n\n\nsocial\/health care to refugees\n \n\nWhy focus only on refugees and not on migrants in general? Or if we don\u2019t want to call them migrants and refugees, let\u2019s call them something like people in movement without papers: Sans-Papier","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1269","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"22032","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Prevention of Suicide in the hacker community\n \n\nThis target is a bit too tight on hackers and becomes then necessary define what is a hacker and we think we could get stuck in this conversation (ie. why only hackers and \u00a0not makers? what are really hackers?)\u00a0.\nWhy don\u2019t we focus on the domain of mental distress (or psychological distress) in high-tech service sector?","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1270","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"22032","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Prevention of Suicide in the hacker community\n \n\nThis target is a bit too tight on hackers and becomes then necessary define what is a hacker and we think we could get stuck in this conversation (ie. why only hackers and \u00a0not makers? what are really hackers?)\u00a0.\nWhy don\u2019t we focus on the domain of mental distress (or psychological distress) in high-tech service sector?","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1271","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"22032","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why don\u2019t we focus on the domain of mental distress (or psychological distress) in high-tech service sector?","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1272","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"22035","entity_type":"comment","quote":"here is probably nothing to be gained by restricting to hackers the suicide prevention story (we are looking into it as part of a different piece of work we are doing in Galway: apparently, suicide is endemic in the West of Ireland). If we just look into suicide prevention, we can still fetch all of the stories coming from the hacker community.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1273","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"22035","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the other hand, suicide prevention is more suited to community-driven solution than treating mental distress. Why? Because it's about someone being there at the right time, pulling the suicidal person away from the brink. This presents interestingly specific challenges.\u00a0In this case we might lose some focus if we move over to \"mental distress\".","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1274","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:57","entity_id":"22035","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the other hand, suicide prevention is more suited to community-driven solution than treating mental distress. Why? Because it's about someone being there at the right time, pulling the suicidal person away from the brink. This presents interestingly specific challenges.\u00a0In this case we might lose some focus if we move over to \"mental distress\".","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1275","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"22035","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we are looking into it as part of a different piece of work we are doing in Galway: apparently, suicide is endemic in the West of Ireland","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1276","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"22036","entity_type":"comment","quote":"People on the move makes a lot of sense. It includes people who move for any number of reasons. But we then need to give people some examples of what might fall under that, e.g. People fleeing war, People moving abroad to study, working mostly online and living in different parts of the world etc.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1277","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"22143","entity_type":"comment","quote":".\u00a0It seems that especially for dementia and suicide, it would be great to have people with medical training sharing information or pointing us to useful resources.","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1278","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"22143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems that especially for dementia and suicide, it would be great to have people with medical training sharing information or pointing us to useful resources.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1279","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:58","entity_id":"22143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems that especially for dementia and suicide, it would be great to have people with medical training sharing information or pointing us to useful resources.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1280","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"22143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also, let me know if you know\u00a0professionals that are also\u00a0good writers whom we can approach for writing\u00a0stories in response to the themes - personal experiences and takes on the issue (example\u00a0of a contribution)","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1281","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"6117","entity_type":"node","quote":"https:\/\/securitybrief.com.au\/story\/information-security-professionals-may-not-be-prepared-iot-after-all\/\nAs you might expect, the IoT is fraught with security holes and a growing population of users who are rather unconcerned about it - mainly because they don't know and don't think about it enough. \u00a0But do you want someone hacking into your Google Car? \u00a0This article points out that many IoT devices and projects don't even know all that connect to them.","tag_id":"1922"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1282","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"6117","entity_type":"node","quote":"https:\/\/securitybrief.com.au\/story\/information-security-professionals-may-not-be-prepared-iot-after-all\/\nAs you might expect, the IoT is fraught with security holes and a growing population of users who are rather unconcerned about it - mainly because they don't know and don't think about it enough. \u00a0But do you want someone hacking into your Google Car? \u00a0This article points out that many IoT devices and projects don't even know all that connect to them.","tag_id":"1923"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1283","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"22004","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm more worried about people hacking into my computer. My computer is part of me \/ my brain.\u00a0OSs have always been exploitable. The fact that everything is connected to internet all the time makes the problem worse, but not a new thing.","tag_id":"1923"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1284","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"22004","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm more worried about people hacking into my computer. My computer is part of me \/ my brain.\u00a0OSs have always been exploitable. The fact that everything is connected to internet all the time makes the problem worse, but not a new thing.\nI don't care so much if they hack my car. What are they gonna do? Make it drive off a cliff? Unlikely. Yeah, sure, it's a bit scary if someone can hack into your pacemaker and switch it off remotely, but how many people are this evil? Not so many. If you wanna be evil and kill people, it's not difficult to get a gun. That's just a fact of life, humans are weak and vulnerable.\nSo my point is: This IoT security panic is being blown out of proportion. It's nothing new.\nSure we will fix it, but it's probably going to take A.I. There is no easy solution. Telling everyone to stop using Microsoft would be a good start, if you care about security.","tag_id":"1922"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1285","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"22004","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm more worried about people hacking into my computer. My computer is part of me \/ my brain.\u00a0OSs have always been exploitable. The fact that everything is connected to internet all the time makes the problem worse, but not a new thing.\nI don't care so much if they hack my car. What are they gonna do? Make it drive off a cliff? Unlikely. Yeah, sure, it's a bit scary if someone can hack into your pacemaker and switch it off remotely, but how many people are this evil? Not so many. If you wanna be evil and kill people, it's not difficult to get a gun. That's just a fact of life, humans are weak and vulnerable.\nSo my point is: This IoT security panic is being blown out of proportion. It's nothing new.\nSure we will fix it, but it's probably going to take A.I. There is no easy solution. Telling everyone to stop using Microsoft would be a good start, if you care about security.","tag_id":"1923"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1286","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"22004","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm more worried about people hacking into my computer. My computer is part of me \/ my brain.\u00a0OSs have always been exploitable. The fact that everything is connected to internet all the time makes the problem worse, but not a new thing.\nI don't care so much if they hack my car. What are they gonna do? Make it drive off a cliff? Unlikely. Yeah, sure, it's a bit scary if someone can hack into your pacemaker and switch it off remotely, but how many people are this evil? Not so many. If you wanna be evil and kill people, it's not difficult to get a gun. That's just a fact of life, humans are weak and vulnerable.\nSo my point is: This IoT security panic is being blown out of proportion. It's nothing new.\nSure we will fix it, but it's probably going to take A.I. There is no easy solution. Telling everyone to stop using Microsoft would be a good start, if you care about security.","tag_id":"1905"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1287","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"22011","entity_type":"comment","quote":"http:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2016\/03\/15\/hackers-could-take-over-your-dildo-and-make-it-go-berserk-expert-warns-5754496\/","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1288","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"6117","entity_type":"node","quote":"https:\/\/securitybrief.com.au\/story\/information-security-professionals-may-not-be-prepared-iot-after-all\/","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1289","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"22011","entity_type":"comment","quote":"http:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2016\/03\/15\/hackers-could-take-over-your-dildo-and-make-it-go-berserk-expert-warns-5754496\/","tag_id":"1905"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1290","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"6112","entity_type":"node","quote":"omorrow the second meeting with the Milanese community will take place. Comune di Milano and WeMake, in collaboration with the association \"Villa Pallavicini\" have organized a presentation of OpenCare to engage\u00a0a\u00a0local migrant community.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1291","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Diabetes implant: What was an illegal hack in 2012, is now a solution that is available for others. How did this happen? What kind of legal hoops did they have to jump through?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1292","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Diabetes implant: What was an illegal hack in 2012, is now a solution that is available for others. How did this happen? What kind of legal hoops did they have to jump through?","tag_id":"1924"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1293","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"Im many EU countries the welfare infrastructure was designed for populations with planned groth. With more refugees arriving you both have an increase in number of people to care for, and different kinds of needs which is being framed as the source of \" chaos in the system\". Perhaps it would make sense to look at how health- and social care is being managed both in the camps and temporary receoption centres, as well as in the mainstream healthcare providers.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1294","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is there a distincting between the NHS overall (long term) and the temporary refugee situation:\u00a0 Is it just a question of money, or are\/were there some things that can be improved? How does a clinic in Brixton cope with a situation in which you have five hundred people who have just walked to Calais and have broken feet? In addition to the Epidemological situation.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1295","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"We need raw data about how the healthcare situation is currently being managed, but from first hand sources...ie go out and ask people on the ground. How many doctors, nurses and others are currently active in caring for the new arrivals? Where are the resources coming from, is it mainly charities? Is this information already out there and is anyone aggregating information about the different intiatives providing care services to people?","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1296","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"We need raw data about how the healthcare situation is currently being managed, but from first hand sources...ie go out and ask people on the ground. How many doctors, nurses and others are currently active in caring for the new arrivals? Where are the resources coming from, is it mainly charities? Is this information already out there and is anyone aggregating information about the different intiatives providing care services to people?","tag_id":"1925"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1297","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"When it comes to DIY solutions to health- and social care problems, there is a key tension between asking for permission and asking for forgiveness. Who\/how can and should we convene around finding legal\/administrative hacks for existing DIY solutions to health- and social care problems?","tag_id":"1926"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1298","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"When it comes to DIY solutions to health- and social care problems, there is a key tension between asking for permission and asking for forgiveness. Who\/how can and should we convene around finding legal\/administrative hacks for existing DIY solutions to health- and social care problems?","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1299","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"An obvious path towards achieiving impact is to find, acknowledge and draw support towards people who already are doing important work.","tag_id":"1925"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1300","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"These stories are designed as informative case studies with a specific call for action from the broader community.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1301","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"We share their stories online and engage the internet in making sense of the challenges they face, as well as identifying fixes\/hacks\/solutions\/new projects. Part of this is sharing specifications, doing requirements engineering and the necessary background research to determine viability of different proposals.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1302","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:04","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"Two projects to begin with: BBC Frontline Documentary on Two UK Doctors Helping Refugees | Dutch Volunteer Turns Refugee Boats and Life Jackets Into Backpacks .","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1303","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:04","entity_id":"6110","entity_type":"node","quote":"e build a number of small, focused events in which people existing intiatives with designing and build the identified fixes\/hacks\/solutions and projects. Kind of like the workshop on Collaborative Inclusion...but taking place over a couple of days, in a hacker or makerspace, where you leave having built something that works","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1304","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'd be more likely to put effort into the open care thing if I believed it would come up with concrete results (e.g. helping people \/ reducing suffering) , if it was just making a big document that got read and largely ignored, I'd feel it was a waste of time, and I think everyone will share this feeling.","tag_id":"1927"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1305","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'd be more likely to put effort into the open care thing if I believed it would come up with concrete results (e.g. helping people \/ reducing suffering) , if it was just making a big document that got read and largely ignored, I'd feel it was a waste of time, and I think everyone will share this feeling.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1306","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think Nadia agreed, and said that we could\/should try to get some concrete change from this project (as well as fulfilling the minimum requirements of providing the research \/ ideas \/ documentation.)","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1307","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For the research part, I thought the only way to actually know what is going on would be to go to places where health care is needed, and talk to people first hand. Get a feel for their situation. (Rather that trusting info sources from others). So I think we could get people to visit anywhere that seems like it might lack good health care and talk to people in need, and the people giving the care. e.g. Refugee camps, impoverished inner city areas where there are too many people and not enough doctors \/ hospitals. Rural areas where it's hard for people to get health care. Go to places, talk to people get first hand accounts, do surveys and get numbers.","tag_id":"1925"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1308","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How many doctors\/clinics\/hospitals there are in the area.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1309","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How the health care is funded: (is it governments paying with taxes? Charities? The communities themselves dealing with the problems, without outside help?)","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1310","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How do people get to the health care when they need it? distance? cost?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1311","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How long do they have to wait? satisfaction with the care they receive?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1312","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How many people need care and are not getting it?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1313","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How the health care is funded: (is it governments paying with taxes? Charities? The communities themselves dealing with the problems, without outside help?)","tag_id":"1861"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1314","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How do people get to the health care when they need it? distance? cost?","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1315","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How long do they have to wait? satisfaction with the care they receive?","tag_id":"1929"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1316","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"* How many people need care and are not getting it?","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1317","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How many people need care and are not getting it?","tag_id":"1930"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1318","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Does our client (client?) care about the situation in America, or because it's EU money do they not care about far away places, with maybe completely different situations \/ cultures?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1319","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For the UK, an important question i would like answered is: 'how good is the NHS?' Are they doing the right thing, and only limited by lack of money, Or could their methods \/ efficiency be improved? If so, how? How could they improve? Better software \/ organisation? a change in culture?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1320","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"'how good is the NHS?' Are they doing the right thing, and only limited by lack of money, Or could their methods \/ efficiency be improved? If so, how? How could they improve? Better software \/ organisation? a change in culture?","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1321","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":": 'how good is the NHS?' Are they doing the right thing, and only limited by lack of money, Or could their methods \/ efficiency be improved? If so, how? How could they improve? Better software \/ organisation? a change in culture?","tag_id":"1931"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1322","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(I know they wasted a ton of money on software, cos they gave money to some lame suit and tie company instead of getting real hackers that smoke weed. But I guess that's really a separate issue.)","tag_id":"1931"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1323","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(I know they wasted a ton of money on software, cos they gave money to some lame suit and tie company instead of getting real hackers that smoke weed. But I guess that's really a separate issue.)","tag_id":"1932"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1324","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"'how good is the NHS?' Are they doing the right thing, and only limited by lack of money, Or could their methods \/ efficiency be improved? If so, how? How could they improve? Better software \/ organisation? a change in culture?","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1325","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For the UK, an important question i would like answered is: 'how good is the NHS?' Are they doing the right thing, and only limited by lack of money, Or could their methods \/ efficiency be improved? If so, how? How could they improve? Better software \/ organisation? a change in culture?","tag_id":"1934"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1326","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(I know they wasted a ton of money on software, cos they gave money to some lame suit and tie company instead of getting real hackers that smoke weed. But I guess that's really a separate issue.)","tag_id":"1934"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1327","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"To me, the most exciting idea would be to get hackers involved in health care. Healing people is (often \/ can be) easy when you apply creativity and radical tech and hacker problem solving mentality.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1328","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"To me, the most exciting idea would be to get hackers involved in health care. Healing people is (often \/ can be) easy when you apply creativity and radical tech and hacker problem solving mentality.","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1329","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think an important question raised was 'is the legal side preventing this from happening more? Or will it get in our way?'","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1330","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe hackers are put off operating on people cos they might get sued if it goes wrong? Or 'pretending' to be a dentist is illegal and only people with official training should be allowed to mess with teeth?","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1331","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(Issues with stuff like law getting in the way of common sense hacking with pacemakers cos of stupid patent laws \/ lack of open software ?)","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1332","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(Issues with stuff like law getting in the way of common sense hacking with pacemakers cos of stupid patent laws \/ lack of open software ?)","tag_id":"1936"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1333","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Nadia said we can find people with expert legal knowledge, and see what the situation is.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1334","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(Common wisdom is that dentistry is very difficult and takes 7 years training, or whatever. I can see why this makes sense. It *is* very difficult and can get very bad results if it goes wrong, so obviously 'amateurs' should not hack teeth.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1335","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(Common wisdom is that dentistry is very difficult and takes 7 years training, or whatever. I can see why this makes sense. It *is* very difficult and can get very bad results if it goes wrong, so obviously 'amateurs' should not hack teeth.","tag_id":"1937"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1336","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1337","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, I actually think this is not as obvious as some may think. When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location? I said 'we can't do dentistry, it's too hard' but some in our crew actually thought it was not beyond the realms of possibility. He would have to spend a few hours reading, and time making specialised equipment (drills, maybe X-ray machine, etc) and make our own morphine (actually that's the easy bit, but general anaesthetic can be tricky\/dangerous). So anyway, I'm not suggesting it will be common place in the near future for people to get their teeth fixed at hackerspaces. Just wanted to point our that genius hackers can do amazing \/ crazy high tech things if they have the time. Nothing is beyond us. So I imagine it could be very feasible for hackers to help with more simple aspects of health care, and there is no reason that they should not be allowed to do so. )","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1338","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, I actually think this is not as obvious as some may think. When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location? I said 'we can't do dentistry, it's too hard' but some in our crew actually thought it was not beyond the realms of possibility. He would have to spend a few hours reading, and time making specialised equipment (drills, maybe X-ray machine, etc) and make our own morphine (actually that's the easy bit, but general anaesthetic can be tricky\/dangerous). So anyway, I'm not suggesting it will be common place in the near future for people to get their teeth fixed at hackerspaces. Just wanted to point our that genius hackers can do amazing \/ crazy high tech things if they have the time. Nothing is beyond us. So I imagine it could be very feasible for hackers to help with more simple aspects of health care, and there is no reason that they should not be allowed to do so. )","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1339","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, I actually think this is not as obvious as some may think. When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location? I said 'we can't do dentistry, it's too hard' but some in our crew actually thought it was not beyond the realms of possibility. He would have to spend a few hours reading, and time making specialised equipment (drills, maybe X-ray machine, etc) and make our own morphine (actually that's the easy bit, but general anaesthetic can be tricky\/dangerous). So anyway, I'm not suggesting it will be common place in the near future for people to get their teeth fixed at hackerspaces. Just wanted to point our that genius hackers can do amazing \/ crazy high tech things if they have the time. Nothing is beyond us. So I imagine it could be very feasible for hackers to help with more simple aspects of health care, and there is no reason that they should not be allowed to do so. )","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1340","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, I actually think this is not as obvious as some may think. When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location? I said 'we can't do dentistry, it's too hard' but some in our crew actually thought it was not beyond the realms of possibility. He would have to spend a few hours reading, and time making specialised equipment (drills, maybe X-ray machine, etc) and make our own morphine (actually that's the easy bit, but general anaesthetic can be tricky\/dangerous). So anyway, I'm not suggesting it will be common place in the near future for people to get their teeth fixed at hackerspaces. Just wanted to point our that genius hackers can do amazing \/ crazy high tech things if they have the time. Nothing is beyond us. So I imagine it could be very feasible for hackers to help with more simple aspects of health care, and there is no reason that they should not be allowed to do so. )","tag_id":"1937"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1341","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also mentioned: hackers making rucksacks for refugees.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1342","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also mentioned: hackers making rucksacks for refugees.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1343","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, I actually think this is not as obvious as some may think. When talking about starting a radical hacker community on an island, one of the points that came up, is can we really mange without any outside help? What if someone has tooth problems, should we consider this when deciding on location? I said 'we can't do dentistry, it's too hard' but some in our crew actually thought it was not beyond the realms of possibility. He would have to spend a few hours reading, and time making specialised equipment (drills, maybe X-ray machine, etc) and make our own morphine (actually that's the easy bit, but general anaesthetic can be tricky\/dangerous). So anyway, I'm not suggesting it will be common place in the near future for people to get their teeth fixed at hackerspaces. Just wanted to point our that genius hackers can do amazing \/ crazy high tech things if they have the time. Nothing is beyond us. So I imagine it could be very feasible for hackers to help with more simple aspects of health care, and there is no reason that they should not be allowed to do so. )","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1344","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also mentioned: hackers making rucksacks for refugees.","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1345","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What about shelters for homeless? I've always been keen on squatting, using tech knowhow to get abandoned buildings into liveable states.","tag_id":"1938"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1346","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What about shelters for homeless? I've always been keen on squatting, using tech knowhow to get abandoned buildings into liveable states.","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1347","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What about shelters for homeless? I've always been keen on squatting, using tech knowhow to get abandoned buildings into liveable states.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1348","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is not directly health care, but you can argue prevention is better than needing to cure. E.g. if people are living on the streets or extreme poverty where they can't keep warm and dry, and wash, of course they are more like to get sick and have many health problems.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1349","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"21991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is not directly health care, but you can argue prevention is better than needing to cure. E.g. if people are living on the streets or extreme poverty where they can't keep warm and dry, and wash, of course they are more like to get sick and have many health problems.","tag_id":"1938"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1350","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"22127","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've been thinking about doing some kind of fantastical area at an event for a while, something inspired by madmax, solarpunk and\u00a0https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/NomadicEcoVillages - not quite sure how\/if that would fit in with OpenCare, although I guess it could?","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1351","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"22131","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also have a look at Wevolver.com. They're tring to be a Github for Open Source HardWare. I'm hosting one of my projects there,\u00a0https:\/\/www.wevolver.com\/billy.smith\/reservoir-planters\/main\/description\/\nAnother project that i've been helping out with can be found here,\u00a0http:\/\/r-urban-wick.net\/events\/learn-to-build-an-anaerobic-digester","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1352","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"6109","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.rferl.org\/content\/lesbos-migrants-turning-boats-into-backpacks-dutch-volunteers\/27587663.html","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1353","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"6109","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.rferl.org\/content\/lesbos-migrants-turning-boats-into-backpacks-dutch-volunteers\/27587663.html\nis a link to a story about a Dutch woman who made a super clever hack of the junk boat and lifejacket parts to make backpacks out of them using a few simple tools, which she then taught to the refugees. \u00a0An excellent maker story solving a real problem without having to get too high tech or even ask for wither permission or forgiveness..","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1354","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"6109","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.rferl.org\/content\/lesbos-migrants-turning-boats-into-backpacks-dutch-volunteers\/27587663.html\nis a link to a story about a Dutch woman who made a super clever hack of the junk boat and lifejacket parts to make backpacks out of them using a few simple tools, which she then taught to the refugees. \u00a0An excellent maker story solving a real problem without having to get too high tech or even ask for wither permission or forgiveness..","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1355","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"6108","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/mediacentre\/proginfo\/2016\/10\/frontline-doctors\nIs a link to a writeup on an hourlong BBC documentary I watched while I was in Amsterdam last week. \u00a0I didn't see a link to watch it online, though the synopsis is very good. \u00a0It would be interesting to follow up with those doctors to see what they are doing about all this now.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1356","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"6108","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/mediacentre\/proginfo\/2016\/10\/frontline-doctors\nIs a link to a writeup on an hourlong BBC documentary I watched while I was in Amsterdam last week. \u00a0I didn't see a link to watch it online, though the synopsis is very good. \u00a0It would be interesting to follow up with those doctors to see what they are doing about all this now.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1357","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"21983","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It s a couple of months old (they did their journey at the beginning of the year) so they visited the Calais camp which is now very different and in the process of being forcibly cleared by French Police and government officials. Sadly this will just mean that it's even more difficult to treat and assess the conditions of the refugees as they are most dispersed around the area and the clinic and social services that had been set up by volunteers and 3rd Sector orgs have been dismantled and closed.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1358","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"21983","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It s a couple of months old (they did their journey at the beginning of the year) so they visited the Calais camp which is now very different and in the process of being forcibly cleared by French Police and government officials. Sadly this will just mean that it's even more difficult to treat and assess the conditions of the refugees as they are most dispersed around the area and the clinic and social services that had been set up by volunteers and 3rd Sector orgs have been dismantled and closed.","tag_id":"1884"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1359","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"21983","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It s a couple of months old (they did their journey at the beginning of the year) so they visited the Calais camp which is now very different and in the process of being forcibly cleared by French Police and government officials. Sadly this will just mean that it's even more difficult to treat and assess the conditions of the refugees as they are most dispersed around the area and the clinic and social services that had been set up by volunteers and 3rd Sector orgs have been dismantled and closed.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1360","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"21983","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It s a couple of months old (they did their journey at the beginning of the year) so they visited the Calais camp which is now very different and in the process of being forcibly cleared by French Police and government officials. Sadly this will just mean that it's even more difficult to treat and assess the conditions of the refugees as they are most dispersed around the area and the clinic and social services that had been set up by volunteers and 3rd Sector orgs have been dismantled and closed.","tag_id":"1910"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1361","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:17","entity_id":"22052","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm glad to share with you this two short videos that, in my view, express the essence of Open Care. Innovation for everybody.\nhttps:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B5EClZGelAvnejdjT0RPa2RuRXc\/view?usp=sharing\nhttps:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B5EClZGelAvncDdydTRxRmdLRzA\/view?usp=sharing","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1362","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"FRI 10:00 | Collaborative inclusion.\nHow migrants-residents collaboration can produce social values. A reflexive design exercise.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1363","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Before you try to invent something new, look very attentively for existing solutions in society. Even as you find them, that does not mean you cannot help: these inventions will typically exist, but they will need help, they will be perfectible.\nToday we are going to do just this:\u00a0\n\nWe take an issue \u2013 migration and the influx of refugees\nWe look around at what people are already doing in order to ameliorate the problem.\nWe audit those services from a design point of view and we look at spaces for improvements.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1364","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"What makes a service \"good\"?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1365","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"n the area of design for social innovation we consider services \"good\" if:\n\nThey run on the active participation of beneficiaries.\u00a0\nThey make use of the situated knowledge of everybody involved.\nThey create value for the society at large.","tag_id":"1940"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1366","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"They run on the active participation of beneficiaries.\u00a0\nThey make use of the situated knowledge of everybody involved.\nThey create value for the society at large.\n\nWe look at two main value creation strategies:\u00a0\n\nImproving the case.\u00a0\nEnriching the case's ecosystem \u2013 imagine things around the project that give it positive externalities.\n\nWe are really not qualified to improve the case of services designed and implemented by others. They know so much more than we do about those projects and how they really work. \u00a0Looking to enrich the ecosystem is much simpler.","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1367","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"We look at two main value creation strategies:\u00a0\n\nImproving the case.\u00a0\nEnriching the case's ecosystem \u2013 imagine things around the project that give it positive externalities.\n\nWe are really not qualified to improve the case of services designed and implemented by others. They know so much more than we do about those projects and how they really work. \u00a0Looking to enrich the ecosystem is much simpler.","tag_id":"1940"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1368","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are really not qualified to improve the case of services designed and implemented by others. They know so much more than we do about those projects and how they really work. \u00a0Looking to enrich the ecosystem is much simpler. The main question is: what can I, with my peers, do to improve this?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1369","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:23","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ezio: \"Before you try to invent something new, look very attentively for existing solutions in society. Even as you find them, that does not mean you cannot help: these inventions will typically exist, but they will need help, they will be perfectible.\nToday we are going to do just this:\u00a0\n\nWe take an issue \u2013 migration and the influx of refugees\nWe look around at what people are already doing in order to ameliorate the problem.\nWe audit those services from a design point of view and we look at spaces for improvements.\n\nWhat makes a service \"good\"? In the area of design for social innovation we consider services \"good\" if:\n\nThey run on the active participation of beneficiaries.\u00a0\nThey make use of the situated knowledge of everybody involved.\nThey create value for the society at large.\n\nWe look at two main value creation strategies:\u00a0\n\nImproving the case.\u00a0\nEnriching the case's ecosystem \u2013 imagine things around the project that give it positive externalities.\n\nWe are really not qualified to improve the case of services designed and implemented by others. They know so much more than we do about those projects and how they really work. \u00a0Looking to enrich the ecosystem is much simpler. The main question is: what can I, with my peers, do to improve this?","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1370","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:23","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"These services are targeted at inclusion. Why is it collaborative inclusion? Say we we repair a bicycle, and we do it together: when we have done it, we will not \"simply\" have a working bicycle: we will have a social relationship that can be repurposed to do things other than repairing that particular bicycle. Collaboration is an engine to build social capital, and social capital then produces a flow of new things. But collaboration is tricky: it requires an explicit social contract (what are you promising?) and commitment. Collaboration is also interlinked with the issue of diversity: having diversity is good, because it enhances the resilience of the system, but it also increases the costs of \u00a0collaboration.","tag_id":"1942"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1371","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:24","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"These services are targeted at inclusion. Why is it collaborative inclusion? Say we we repair a bicycle, and we do it together: when we have done it, we will not \"simply\" have a working bicycle: we will have a social relationship that can be repurposed to do things other than repairing that particular bicycle. Collaboration is an engine to build social capital, and social capital then produces a flow of new things. But collaboration is tricky: it requires an explicit social contract (what are you promising?) and commitment. Collaboration is also interlinked with the issue of diversity: having diversity is good, because it enhances the resilience of the system, but it also increases the costs of \u00a0collaboration.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1372","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:25","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yara Al Adib describes the process of arriving in Belgium as a refugee. A visual synthesis is here: https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/lote5\/how-refugees-are-processed-in-belgium. It's pretty heartbreaking: hurry and wait; disempowering sense that there is this impersonal machine dragging you on. Some of the people in Belgium were very empathetic, but you do meet with a lot of stereotypes.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1373","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:25","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yara Al Adib describes the process of arriving in Belgium as a refugee. A visual synthesis is here: https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/lote5\/how-refugees-are-processed-in-belgium. It's pretty heartbreaking: hurry and wait; disempowering sense that there is this impersonal machine dragging you on. Some of the people in Belgium were very empathetic, but you do meet with a lot of stereotypes.","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1374","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:25","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Elizabeth from DineWithUs (http:\/\/dinewithus.strikingly.com\/). \"Once a migrant has been processed and is \"legalised\" in Belgium there remains a wall between Belgians and newcomers. I was personally frustrated that I did not know any of them, and all my friends were white. Our idea is pretty simple, just share a meal, learn recipes and teach your own. We have now over 100 registrations, it's working OK but we need to grow.\"\nSara from StudioRefugee (http:\/\/www.studiorefugee.be\/). \u00a0\"We match (graphic) designers (and design-students) with refugees to design products that contain real refugee-stories, then sell the products.\"\nTarik from SmartSocial (http:\/\/www.smartsocial.be\/). \"I have a hospitality startup. What with refugee crisis, we asked ourselves whether we could use that expertise and team towards social housing. So we started a first project serving minors in the European contract. We have a very good relationship with FedAsil Our first obstacle: the owner of the building is not so happy that minor refugees will move into his building. So we tried to convert some of future co-working spaces from our other startup into temporary accommodation for refugees. But we were sued by our neighbours. But we won: we have legal expertise and took the case very seriously. This is a crazy venture, but it is important to address the crisis. I am grateful to my business partners who accepted that I dedicate half of my time to SmartSocial. As entrepreneurs, we know camps are not enough, and should get involved when we see the opportunity.\"","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1375","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:25","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Elizabeth from DineWithUs (http:\/\/dinewithus.strikingly.com\/). \"Once a migrant has been processed and is \"legalised\" in Belgium there remains a wall between Belgians and newcomers. I was personally frustrated that I did not know any of them, and all my friends were white. Our idea is pretty simple, just share a meal, learn recipes and teach your own. We have now over 100 registrations, it's working OK but we need to grow.\"\nSara from StudioRefugee (http:\/\/www.studiorefugee.be\/). \u00a0\"We match (graphic) designers (and design-students) with refugees to design products that contain real refugee-stories, then sell the products.\"\nTarik from SmartSocial (http:\/\/www.smartsocial.be\/). \"I have a hospitality startup. What with refugee crisis, we asked ourselves whether we could use that expertise and team towards social housing. So we started a first project serving minors in the European contract. We have a very good relationship with FedAsil Our first obstacle: the owner of the building is not so happy that minor refugees will move into his building. So we tried to convert some of future co-working spaces from our other startup into temporary accommodation for refugees. But we were sued by our neighbours. But we won: we have legal expertise and took the case very seriously. This is a crazy venture, but it is important to address the crisis. I am grateful to my business partners who accepted that I dedicate half of my time to SmartSocial. As entrepreneurs, we know camps are not enough, and should get involved when we see the opportunity.\"","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1376","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:26","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Elizabeth from DineWithUs (http:\/\/dinewithus.strikingly.com\/). \"Once a migrant has been processed and is \"legalised\" in Belgium there remains a wall between Belgians and newcomers. I was personally frustrated that I did not know any of them, and all my friends were white. Our idea is pretty simple, just share a meal, learn recipes and teach your own. We have now over 100 registrations, it's working OK but we need to grow.\"\nSara from StudioRefugee (http:\/\/www.studiorefugee.be\/). \u00a0\"We match (graphic) designers (and design-students) with refugees to design products that contain real refugee-stories, then sell the products.\"\nTarik from SmartSocial (http:\/\/www.smartsocial.be\/). \"I have a hospitality startup. What with refugee crisis, we asked ourselves whether we could use that expertise and team towards social housing. So we started a first project serving minors in the European contract. We have a very good relationship with FedAsil Our first obstacle: the owner of the building is not so happy that minor refugees will move into his building. So we tried to convert some of future co-working spaces from our other startup into temporary accommodation for refugees. But we were sued by our neighbours. But we won: we have legal expertise and took the case very seriously. This is a crazy venture, but it is important to address the crisis. I am grateful to my business partners who accepted that I dedicate half of my time to SmartSocial. As entrepreneurs, we know camps are not enough, and should get involved when we see the opportunity.\"","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1377","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:26","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Elizabeth from DineWithUs (http:\/\/dinewithus.strikingly.com\/). \"Once a migrant has been processed and is \"legalised\" in Belgium there remains a wall between Belgians and newcomers. I was personally frustrated that I did not know any of them, and all my friends were white. Our idea is pretty simple, just share a meal, learn recipes and teach your own. We have now over 100 registrations, it's working OK but we need to grow.\"","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1378","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:26","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sara from StudioRefugee (http:\/\/www.studiorefugee.be\/). \u00a0\"We match (graphic) designers (and design-students) with refugees to design products that contain real refugee-stories, then sell the products.\"","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1379","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:26","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Tarik from SmartSocial (http:\/\/www.smartsocial.be\/). \"I have a hospitality startup. What with refugee crisis, we asked ourselves whether we could use that expertise and team towards social housing. So we started a first project serving minors in the European contract. We have a very good relationship with FedAsil Our first obstacle: the owner of the building is not so happy that minor refugees will move into his building. So we tried to convert some of future co-working spaces from our other startup into temporary accommodation for refugees. But we were sued by our neighbours. But we won: we have legal expertise and took the case very seriously. This is a crazy venture, but it is important to address the crisis. I am grateful to my business partners who accepted that I dedicate half of my time to SmartSocial. As entrepreneurs, we know camps are not enough, and should get involved when we see the opportunity.\"","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1380","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Tarik from SmartSocial (http:\/\/www.smartsocial.be\/). \"I have a hospitality startup. What with refugee crisis, we asked ourselves whether we could use that expertise and team towards social housing. So we started a first project serving minors in the European contract. We have a very good relationship with FedAsil Our first obstacle: the owner of the building is not so happy that minor refugees will move into his building. So we tried to convert some of future co-working spaces from our other startup into temporary accommodation for refugees. But we were sued by our neighbours. But we won: we have legal expertise and took the case very seriously. This is a crazy venture, but it is important to address the crisis. I am grateful to my business partners who accepted that I dedicate half of my time to SmartSocial. As entrepreneurs, we know camps are not enough, and should get involved when we see the opportunity.\"","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1381","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"The design tools (Vishall and Stefanos from Namahn)\n\nStakeholder map. Who are the protagonists of this story? Which groups are affected, or interested? Migrants, for sure, but certainly other people too.\u00a0\nPersona. \"Placeholder\" imaginary persons that we can imagine interacting with our cases.\u00a0\nJourney of Experience. A conceptualization of how people interact with services over time. It forces us to think in terms of time.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1382","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the StudioRefugee case, the area of improvement is how you create value for both refugees and the Belgian host community. The concept is that in addition to turning the venture into a cooperative with shared ownership from refugees, some of the refugees who get involved can become ambassadors for the StudioRefugee. They envision to expand from Ghent to Antwerp, putting one of the refugee-designers in charge. Rand suggestions enabling makers of artefacts, refugees themselves, to sell their own products e.g in Brussels Vintage Market.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1383","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Selling products is a highly competitive market - > Need to offer customer value proposition\nAlso, where do you start? \u00a0This depends on intent: Is it training people to build skills? \u00a0Is it nurturing exceptional talents? or generating an income stream?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1384","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Selling products is a highly competitive market - > Need to offer customer value proposition","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1385","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"If you start with the people: Find means to be able to train people to develop skills (information, education, financial support)","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1386","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"If you start with the talent: Find people with unique skills, incubate them","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1387","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"If you start with customer: Find distribution channel, map demand","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1388","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1389","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is a discussion about this where some people in the group assert that the venture has to generate an income for the refugees, and not just training- training for what? Founder's answer: Making people happy!","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1390","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is a discussion about this where some people in the group assert that the venture has to generate an income for the refugees, and not just training- training for what? Founder's answer: Making people happy!","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1391","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"The DineWithUs group has recommended to advertise the service already from within the refugee camps, using the camps themselves as a communication device. Now people who register from small communities tend to have no match, so they sit idly. We have imagined we could instead ask first registrants from one community to become volunteers, putting themselves out as the reference point of DWU in their local community. Additionally:","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1392","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"The DineWithUs group has recommended to advertise the service already from within the refugee camps, using the camps themselves as a communication device. Now people who register from small communities tend to have no match, so they sit idly. We have imagined we could instead ask first registrants from one community to become volunteers, putting themselves out as the reference point of DWU in their local community. Additionally:","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1393","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Public feedback: \"we really had fun at our dinner...\"\nCollaboration with chefs.\nPhotographs of participants on the website (it fosters trust)\u00a0\n\"... many more, there is not the time to list them all!\"","tag_id":"1863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1394","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"The DineWithUs group has recommended to advertise the service already from within the refugee camps, using the camps themselves as a communication device. Now people who register from small communities tend to have no match, so they sit idly. We have imagined we could instead ask first registrants from one community to become volunteers, putting themselves out as the reference point of DWU in their local community. Additionally:","tag_id":"1863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1395","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Until you know the people you are nothing. The sooner you can attach refugees to a social network, the better.\"","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1396","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Until you know the people you are nothing. The sooner you can attach refugees to a social network, the better.\"","tag_id":"1942"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1397","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is it better to have a generalist service that also refugees can use or should we have specialised, \"exclusive\" services?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1398","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"They do not like labels, but they do appreciate how difficult it can be for refugees to use generalist services.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1399","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ezio: you should have both. Specialised services should \"break the ice\", but then generalist ones should be welcoming towards refugees.","tag_id":"1944"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1400","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"6053","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is it better to have a generalist service that also refugees can use or should we have specialised, \"exclusive\" services? The refugees in the room (particularly Rand and Orwa) could not really decide one way or the other. They do not like labels, but they do appreciate how difficult it can be for refugees to use generalist services. Ezio: you should have both. Specialised services should \"break the ice\", but then generalist ones should be welcoming towards refugees.","tag_id":"1944"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1401","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Providing care is providing empowerment for you and the other, helping build steps to autonomy.","tag_id":"1942"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1402","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"When does storytelling create empathy? What are the conditions? That it create a connexion to the other person\u2019s circumstances.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1403","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"When does storytelling create empathy? What are the conditions? That it create a connexion to the other person\u2019s circumstances.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1404","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Common experiences \u2013 if I have been through an experience, am I more equipped to support the other facing that experience?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1405","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u2192 If I was a combatant, I can share my story first then be better equipped to support the combatant I work with.\u00a0\n\n\n\u2192 Create a link through storytelling fro better care?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1406","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u2192 If I was a combatant, I can share my story first then be better equipped to support the combatant I work with.\u00a0\n\n\n\u2192 Create a link through storytelling fro better care?","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1407","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"The connexion depends on each particular case \u2013 dependency? There is a very personal experience.\u00a0 It is very different when your web of personal experiences are involved.\u00a0\n\n\n\u2192 The relationship to distance and care is not as simple; it may be easier to care for someone who is not personally involved.\u00a0\n\n\n\u2192 Idea of proximity and whether it is helpful or not","tag_id":"1945"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1408","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Common experiences \u2013 if I have been through an experience, am I more equipped to support the other facing that experience?","tag_id":"1945"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1409","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Idea of expectations from a particular context: only support certain things in certain circumstances. You only want to care about certain things at certain times so there is the question of:\n\n\nTiming\nContext when shared?","tag_id":"1895"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1410","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Idea of expectations from a particular context: only support certain things in certain circumstances. You only want to care about certain things at certain times so there is the question of:\n\n\nTiming\nContext when shared?","tag_id":"1946"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1411","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Important concepts for care (therefore to include into storytelling practice):\n\n\n\n Communion\n\n\n\n\n Compassion\n\n\n\n\n Self-care\n\n\n\n\n Awareness\n\n\n\n\n Why you help and whether you are more helped yourself.","tag_id":"1946"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1412","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Important concepts for care (therefore to include into storytelling practice):\n\n\n\n Communion\n\n\n\n\n Compassion\n\n\n\n\n Self-care\n\n\n\n\n Awareness\n\n\n\n\n Why you help and whether you are more helped yourself.","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1413","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Important concepts for care (therefore to include into storytelling practice):\n\n\n\n Communion\n\n\n\n\n Compassion\n\n\n\n\n Self-care\n\n\n\n\n Awareness\n\n\n\n\n Why you help and whether you are more helped yourself.","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1414","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Common experiences \u2013 if I have been through an experience, am I more equipped to support the other facing that experience?","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1415","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Burden of care should be spread among people.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1416","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Burden of care should be spread among people.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1417","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sharing care experiences.\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nWhat does this mean for narratives of care?","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1418","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:34","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Create a context for storytelling.\u00a0\n\n\n\n\u2192 Get to know each other + basic needs?\n\n\n\u2192 Expectations\n\n\n\u2192 Communication and identity\/sculpture","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1419","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:35","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Showcase the offer and manage expectations. But how?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1420","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:35","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"What stories?\n\n\n\n Does the narrative approach scale as well as we think it does?\n\n\n\n\u2192 Can you actually bring it global? Yes if you recognize the identity and scaling issue?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1421","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:35","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Showcase the offer and manage expectations. But how?\n\n\n\n\u2192 Communication around culture\n\n\n\u2192 Storytelling could also be the basis on which you build the context for care.\u00a0\n\n\n\n Frame it as a tool for empowerment.\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n Shared intentions and part of context.\n\n\n\nWhat stories?\n\n\n\n Does the narrative approach scale as well as we think it does?\n\n\n\n\u2192 Can you actually bring it global? Yes if you recognize the identity and scaling issue?\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n Availability heuristic\n\n\n\n\n Narrative pattern \u2013 \u2018imagine a world where\u2026. Oh yeah by the way it already exists\u2026\u2019\n\n\n\n\n Carriers of narratives \u2013 Fiction of narratives, fables, archetypes or a story pattern (David and goliath, or the fool, the hero who goes on a quest). Look at propaganda in the LRA.\n\n\n\n\u2192 Are there universal stories?\n\n\n\u2192 But is it personalized better?\n\n\n\u2192 Note on George Lucas mythologist\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n David Hume\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nConclusion:\n\n\nSpace for care includes a variety of aspects that one should balance nut still take action.\n\n\n\n Intention\n\n\n\n\n Expectations\n\n\n\n\n Context-setting\n\n\n\n\n Storytelling as a tool not a universal answer\n\n\n\n\n Parties\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nPassive, Active, Proactive\n\n\nGive - Receive | Request - response = Communication space around care (actively caring)\n\n\nThey are a lot of difficulties in communicating around care.\n\n\nStories \u2013 legends - can be a tool to not directly address the issue but rely and build on universal stories.\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nWhat then would be 5 steps to design your context of care?\n\n\n\u2192 Current future vs ideal future","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1422","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:35","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u2192 Are there universal stories?\n\n\n\u2192 But is it personalized better?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1423","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:35","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Carriers of narratives \u2013 Fiction of narratives, fables, archetypes or a story pattern (David and goliath, or the fool, the hero who goes on a quest). Look at propaganda in the LRA.","tag_id":"1949"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1424","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Conclusion:\n\n\nSpace for care includes a variety of aspects that one should balance nut still take action.\n\n\n\n Intention\n\n\n\n\n Expectations\n\n\n\n\n Context-setting\n\n\n\n\n Storytelling as a tool not a universal answer\n\n\n\n\n Parties\n\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nPassive, Active, Proactive\n\n\nGive - Receive | Request - response = Communication space around care (actively caring)\n\n\nThey are a lot of difficulties in communicating around care.\n\n\nStories \u2013 legends - can be a tool to not directly address the issue but rely and build on universal stories.\u00a0\n\n\n\u00a0\n\n\nWhat then would be 5 steps to design your context of care?\n\n\n\u2192 Current future vs ideal future","tag_id":"1881"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1425","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Create a context for storytelling.\u00a0\n\n\n\n\u2192 Get to know each other + basic needs?\n\n\n\u2192 Expectations\n\n\n\u2192 Communication and identity\/sculpture","tag_id":"1881"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1426","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"What does this mean for narratives of care?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1427","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"When does storytelling create empathy? What are the conditions? That it create a connexion to the other person\u2019s circumstances.","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1428","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Connection \u2192 Empathy","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1429","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Going from the personal and going global to create\u00a0\n\n\n\n Common ground (everywhere)\n\n\n\n\n Connection \u2192 Empathy","tag_id":"1942"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1430","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Going from the personal and going global to create\u00a0\n\n\n\n Common ground (everywhere)\n\n\n\n\n Connection \u2192 Empathy","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1431","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe because our current societal view of care can at times be very practical and mechanical: you take a symptom to a professional, and procedure or medication is applied... There's not often much chance for deep reflection","tag_id":"1910"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1432","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe because our current societal view of care can at times be very practical and mechanical: you take a symptom to a professional, and procedure or medication is applied... There's not often much chance for deep reflection.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1433","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I had used the 3-person 'storytelling' approach before (possibly at another LOTE?) but I really found it effective here. Maybe because our current societal view of care can at times be very practical and mechanical: you take a symptom to a professional, and procedure or medication is applied... There's not often much chance for deep reflection. So this was a nice chance to gradually eke out insights from our collective experience, we started on a relatively basic level and then by the end we had covered a lot of ground, a sense of trust and intimacy was developed we got into some very interesting questions (and answers!)","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1434","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"6049","entity_type":"node","quote":"Talk to me excercise:\n\n\nthe point of the excercise is that there are some implicit information about care.\u00a0\n\n\nThe group slit up in 3 people groups\n\n\none people ask question\u00a0\n\n\none people answer question\n\n\none people is documenting\n\n\neach session is 20'","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1435","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here are my notes from the first interview, with Constantino asking Lorenzo about his experiences with care.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1436","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here are my notes from the first interview, with Constantino asking Lorenzo about his experiences with care.","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1437","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here are my notes from the first interview, with Constantino asking Lorenzo about his experiences with care.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1438","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here are my notes from the first interview, with Constantino asking Lorenzo about his experiences with care.","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1439","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"21829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here are my notes from the first interview, with Constantino asking Lorenzo about his experiences with care.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1440","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Deep conversation, rather than big data.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1441","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is the question that this network representation can answer? The sociology of the network.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1442","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Alberto believes he has a narrative, a strong hypothesis. Collective intelligence. Small scale collective intelligence. Problems are local, resources are local. So if we have a permanent think-tank on a platform and a cheap way to harvest from it, then we have a tool for a local community to use. You can identify the emergent groups of experts on specific topics and look at them rather than having to make a large scale study.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1443","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Instead of going up, going big I'm trying to go down, go deep, focus on a small group of people, without drawing a line around them (because then you'd loose the openness).","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1444","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ezio: co-design process. These tools could be part of the solution. We are now a network and there could then be a network of nurses doctors etc. This discussion can in a similar way happen among care-givers? Costantino: the conversation will not be the result of this group, but of a larger group. But the network of care-givers might be not committed, skilled, or motivated to use an online tool.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1445","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ezio: co-design process. These tools could be part of the solution. We are now a network and there could then be a network of nurses doctors etc. This discussion can in a similar way happen among care-givers? Costantino: the conversation will not be the result of this group, but of a larger group. But the network of care-givers might be not committed, skilled, or motivated to use an online tool.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1446","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"6047","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ezio: co-design process. These tools could be part of the solution. We are now a network and there could then be a network of nurses doctors etc. This discussion can in a similar way happen among care-givers? Costantino: the conversation will not be the result of this group, but of a larger group. But the network of care-givers might be not committed, skilled, or motivated to use an online tool.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1447","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care happens in networks.\u00a0People take care of each other. They seek advice, medical help and moral support from each other. They exchange knowledge and share resources. They meet, interact, and work together.\u00a0And, of course, no human can live well if he or she disconnects from the fabric of society at large (in recent times, care also happened in big bureaucracies, but that approach has issues. Here we look for something better).","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1448","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care happens in networks.\u00a0People take care of each other. They seek advice, medical help and moral support from each other. They exchange knowledge and share resources. They meet, interact, and work together.\u00a0And, of course, no human can live well if he or she disconnects from the fabric of society at large (in recent times, care also happened in big bureaucracies, but that approach has issues. Here we look for something better).","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1449","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"But conversations are networks also in another sense: each exchange contains some concepts. Example of concepts useful in care are: well-being, syringe, diabethes, fitness, prosthetics, etc. We can represent concept in a conversation as a network. Concepts themselves are its nodes; two concepts are linked if\u00a0they are in the same exchange.","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1450","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"The fascinating part is this: by looking at the network, we can extract information that no individual in the network has. The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Collective intelligence","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1451","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"Why","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1452","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"We think that this ceaseless exchange is collective intelligence at work.\u00a0Network analysis is a useful tool to understand this process, and perhaps find ways to improve upon it. Thinking in networks\u00a0is a great way to generate fresh, relevant questions.\u00a0How do you know your network is going in the right direction? What is a \u201cdirection\u201d in this context? Is everyone following the same path? Do people group into sub-communities? What are the focus of these (sub) communities?","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1453","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"How do you know your network is going in the right direction? What is a \u201cdirection\u201d in this context? Is everyone following the same path? Do people group into sub-communities? What are the focus of these (sub) communities?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1454","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"We come together to find out how networked humans can better take care of each other.","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1455","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"Are there individuals who act as \"hubs\"? Why? Can we use hubs to improve the process, for example asking them to spread important knowledge?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1456","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"Concept-to-concept conversation networks tell us how the different concepts connect\u00a0to each other. Are there surprises? Do apparently unrelated concepts tend to come up in the same exchanges? Anomalies might mean something interesting is going on","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1457","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"5870","entity_type":"node","quote":"What views works best? It'll be useful to build it as a mockup if we do not already have it -- use color pens, paper, clips, cardboard and build it into a mock-up!\nFor what tasks? Do we need to move things around? Pile them up to trigger comparison of things on-the-fly? Lasso an item to trigger some computation? -- use post-it notes, cut and paste pieces of paper, draw arrows to turn tasks into real actions (on a screen!).\nUsing what ingredient (data)? What should we feed the system with to accomplish these analytical tasks? -- write them down, cut & paste, associate them with specific tasks, embed them into views.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1458","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"6041","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/hackinghealth.ca\/event\/hh-bordeaux-hackathon\/","tag_id":"1952"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1459","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:57","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Premise","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1460","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:57","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care referred to a special kind of human interaction: someone (the care giver) gives attention to, and takes action for, someone else (the care receiver).","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1461","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:58","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care referred to a set of artifacts: the products and services of the system which, in a given time and place, enables the care activities (i.e. the care interaction of the point 1).","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1462","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:58","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care referred to a special kind of human interaction: someone (the care giver) gives attention to, and takes action for, someone else (the care receiver).","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1463","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:58","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"A. \u00a0Open referred to the care system: a system is open when different actors have the possibility to play a role. This can happen when the whole activity package is opened and divided into parts with the possibility, for these different parts, to be distributed among different actors. \u00a0\nB. Open referred to the information flow: a system is open when the information on which it is based are open. This can happen when these information are totally visible, accessible and transferable to other systems.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1464","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"B2 Open care refers to the design\/production process. That is, it refers to the characteristics of a co-design and co-production process: the process leading to the realization of the products and services on which an aimed care system is based.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1465","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"A. \u00a0Open referred to the care system: a system is open when different actors have the possibility to play a role. This can happen when the whole activity package is opened and divided into parts with the possibility, for these different parts, to be distributed among different actors. \u00a0\nB. Open referred to the information flow: a system is open when the information on which it is based are open. This can happen when these information are totally visible, accessible and transferable to other systems.\n\nOpen Care","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1466","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"A1 Open care refers to the final result. That is, it refers to the characteristics of the care system we intend to create: a care system where different actors (experts and non experts) are in condition to play a relevant role.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1467","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"For what I have understood until now the general motivation for the research (see the Open Care research introduction) seems to mainly refer to A1, where the consortium profiles and experiences are mostly linked to the B2.\u00a0\nIn my view, at this stage of the Open Care research we should take a clear decision: do we want to deal with A1, with B2 or with both, A1+B2.\u00a0If the choice is for A1+B2, we should clearly define when, where and how we will discuss of A1 and when, where and how of B2.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1468","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since the beginning of human history, care has been exchanged (given and received) inside homogeneous, durable and relatively closed groups of individuals: families, clans, village communities, urban neighborhoods ...\u00a0In the past century, in parallel to that, care has been delivered also by dedicated institutions: hospital, kindergartens, elderly residences...","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1469","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since the beginning of human history, care has been exchanged (given and received) inside homogeneous, durable and relatively closed groups of individuals: families, clans, village communities, urban neighborhoods ...\u00a0In the past century, in parallel to that, care has been delivered also by dedicated institutions: hospital, kindergartens, elderly residences...","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1470","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since the beginning of human history, care has been exchanged (given and received) inside homogeneous, durable and relatively closed groups of individuals: families, clans, village communities, urban neighborhoods ...\u00a0In the past century, in parallel to that, care has been delivered also by dedicated institutions: hospital, kindergartens, elderly residences...","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1471","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Today, for several reasons, the demand of care is growing and becoming more complex, while both the traditional and the modern offer of care are less and less capable to cope with it. In fact, in the present fluid, hyper individualized societies, families, village communities and urban neighborhoods are weakening (if not totally disappearing) and individuals, given their life structure, have less and less practical possibilities to take care of others (even when, in principle, they would do it).","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1472","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"In turn, care institutions, which were supposed to substitute the traditional community\u2019s and individual\u2019s care, have less and less economic resources (and often political will) to do it.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1473","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The gap between the growing demand and the shrinking offer of care is the basis of the present care crisis: a lack of care that is not only practical (the caring system do not succeed in coping with the care demand), but also psychological (the sense of loneliness deriving by the lack of sense of care throughout the whole society).\u00a0\nTo overcome this crisis a brand new care systems has to be imagined and enhanced. To move in this direction, a first step is to better understand caring activities, considering their nature and diversity.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1474","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The gap between the growing demand and the shrinking offer of care is the basis of the present care crisis: a lack of care that is not only practical (the caring system do not succeed in coping with the care demand), but also psychological (the sense of loneliness deriving by the lack of sense of care throughout the whole society).\u00a0\nTo overcome this crisis a brand new care systems has to be imagined and enhanced. To move in this direction, a first step is to better understand caring activities, considering their nature and diversity.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1475","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The gap between the growing demand and the shrinking offer of care is the basis of the present care crisis: a lack of care that is not only practical (the caring system do not succeed in coping with the care demand), but also psychological (the sense of loneliness deriving by the lack of sense of care throughout the whole society).","tag_id":"1873"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1476","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"In fact, in the present fluid, hyper individualized societies, families, village communities and urban neighborhoods are weakening (if not totally disappearing) and individuals, given their life structure, have less and less practical possibilities to take care of others (even when, in principle, they would do it).","tag_id":"1873"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1477","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"n fact, in the present fluid, hyper individualized societies, families, village communities and urban neighborhoods are weakening (if not totally disappearing) and individuals, given their life structure, have less and less practical possibilities to take care of others (even when, in principle, they would do it).","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1478","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"are asks also for proximity and action: doing something for each other, taking time and being committed.","tag_id":"1954"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1479","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The practical\/organizational side of care is particularly important because care is not only exchanging information and knowledge. Care asks also for proximity and action: doing something for each other, taking time and being committed.","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1480","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care activities. Care activities are quite diverse: they can be performed by whoever could be willing to do it (as to make the shopping for somebody who is momentary sick); they can require a lot of time, attention and assumption of responsibility (as to take care of the daily life necessities of somebody seriously ill); they can require timely actions by highly specialized experts (as surgery interventions in very specific moments). And so on.","tag_id":"1955"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1481","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"In general terms, these differences are characterized by a set of main parameters, as:\u00a0\n\nTime: duration, frequency, flexibility, \u2026\nSpace: virtual, hybrid, only physical, \u2026\nCompetences: normal everyday life socialization, specific diffuse knowledge, specialized expert knowledge, \u2026\nResponsibility: very low; low, high, very high.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1482","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Time: duration, frequency, flexibility, \u2026\nSpace: virtual, hybrid, only physical, \u2026\nCompetences: normal everyday life socialization, specific diffuse knowledge, specialized expert knowledge, \u2026\nResponsibility: very low; low, high, very high.","tag_id":"1956"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1483","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Different care actions should be attentively analyzed and mapped using this kind of parameters. Nevertheless, intuitively, we can already say that different care activities could be delivered by different actors in different modalities.","tag_id":"1956"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1484","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:05","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"It comes that, to imagine a new care system, we should, first of all, recognize all the potential care givers, considering them as resources: effective care resource (when they are already active) and potential care resources (when they could be activated if some conditions would be given)","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1485","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:05","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"It comes that, to imagine a new care system, we should, first of all, recognize all the potential care givers, considering them as resources: effective care resource (when they are already active) and potential care resources (when they could be activated if some conditions would be given)","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1486","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:15","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care resources. In principle, everybody can care for someone else. He\/she can do it in different forms (depending on his\/her expertise and time availability), but all of them require attention. In turn, given that attention is a limited resource (each person has a limit in his\/hers capability to give attention), this is true also for his\/her capability to care. In other word, care (both the expert and non-expert one) is a diffuse but limited resource.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1487","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:15","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Institutional care givers (based on professional actors)","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1488","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:16","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Traditional care communities (as families, village communities, urban neighborhoods).","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1489","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:16","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Traditional care communities (as families, village communities, urban neighborhoods).","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1490","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:16","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Third sector and charity organizations (based on both professional and non professional actors)","tag_id":"1957"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1491","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:16","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"We know that, for different reasons, all of them are in difficulty to cope with the growing care demand. Therefore, the issue is to reshape the system in order to permit to some new potential resources to emerge and become effective resources.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1492","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:17","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1493","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:17","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1494","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:17","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time.","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1495","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:17","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time.","tag_id":"1896"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1496","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:17","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time.","tag_id":"1910"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1497","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:18","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mainstream and contra trends. We have said that, in principle, everybody, depending on his\/her time and expertise, could give some forms of care. But we can observe that today, in the contemporary societies, this care potential, clashes with the dominant culture and practice: a cultural attitude that, in the name of individual freedom and convenience, tends to assume a careless approach to everything and everyone (the throwaway society extended from things to human relationships). And: a mainstream practice of living that makes difficult to introduce care activities in the daily life (due to work constrains, to the evolution of families and to their being scattered in different places).\u00a0Therefore, given the present structures of family and work, few people can commit to offering care, especially if this requires continuity, high responsibility and duration in time.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1498","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:18","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nevertheless, several examples tell us that there still are several people who could and would dedicate some time\/energy\/attention to well defined caring activities - if and when an appropriate enabling system would permit them to do it in a easy and flexible way.\u00a0This limited but diffuse caring availability is the potential resource that the socio-technical innovation should be capable to transform in an effective resource.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1499","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:18","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nevertheless, several examples tell us that there still are several people who could and would dedicate some time\/energy\/attention to well defined caring activities - if and when an appropriate enabling system would permit them to do it in a easy and flexible way.\u00a0This limited but diffuse caring availability is the potential resource that the socio-technical innovation should be capable to transform in an effective resource.","tag_id":"1959"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1500","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"In other words, thanks to an appropriate socio-technical innovation, it should become possible to cultivate and harvest the limited individual caring resources of broader groups of subjects. That is, to catalyze and coordinate existing but not used care resources could be the key to overcome the care crisis of contemporary societies.","tag_id":"1959"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1501","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hypothesis. If the close (social or institutional) organizations of the past cannot cope with the dimension and complexity of the present demand of care, they must be opened. That is: the care activities must be divided in smaller\/lighter tasks, and allocated to a large number of actors, each one giving what he\/she is capable\/willing to give.","tag_id":"1959"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1502","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hypothesis. If the close (social or institutional) organizations of the past cannot cope with the dimension and complexity of the present demand of care, they must be opened. That is: the care activities must be divided in smaller\/lighter tasks, and allocated to a large number of actors, each one giving what he\/she is capable\/willing to give.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1503","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hypothesis. If the close (social or institutional) organizations of the past cannot cope with the dimension and complexity of the present demand of care, they must be opened. That is: the care activities must be divided in smaller\/lighter tasks, and allocated to a large number of actors, each one giving what he\/she is capable\/willing to give.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1504","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Vision. Open care is an ecosystem of care-related interactions, characterized by being distributed among a large number of individuals, groups and institutions, with different competence, responsibility and commitment: \u00a0from the highly specialized actors and institutions, to family members, friends and neighbors with no specific knowledge and limited time availability.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1505","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The existence of a large number of other actors (relatives, friends, neighbors) willing to care for someone, even tough they have practical limits (in terms of time and resource availability) to the possibility of doing it.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1506","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The existence of a large number of other actors (relatives, friends, neighbors) willing to care for someone, even tough they have practical limits (in terms of time and resource availability) to the possibility of doing it.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1507","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The existence of dedicated and specialized actors capable to intervene when their competence are (really) needed.","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1508","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The existence of dedicated and specialized actors capable to intervene when their competence are (really) needed.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1509","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The existence of a large number of other actors (relatives, friends, neighbors) willing to care for someone, even tough they have practical limits (in terms of time and resource availability) to the possibility of doing it.\nThe existence of dedicated and specialized actors capable to intervene when their competence are (really) needed.","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1510","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Given the previous social preconditions, the open care potentialities are made real thanks to the existence of a technological and organizational system capable to catalyze diffuse resources, coordinate them and give their action the needed continuity. More precisely, this enabling system should:\n\nmatch different demands with different offers (in terms of competence)\ngive different care actions coherence and continuity (by the point of view of the care receiver)\npromote and support both relational and the highly effective ones (i.e. the most specialized, professional interventions).\nbe organically part of a larger systems: the ecosystem of interactions that represents what today we can refer to as a local community.","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1511","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Given the previous social preconditions, the open care potentialities are made real thanks to the existence of a technological and organizational system capable to catalyze diffuse resources, coordinate them and give their action the needed continuity. More precisely, this enabling system should:\n\nmatch different demands with different offers (in terms of competence)\ngive different care actions coherence and continuity (by the point of view of the care receiver)\npromote and support both relational and the highly effective ones (i.e. the most specialized, professional interventions).\nbe organically part of a larger systems: the ecosystem of interactions that represents what today we can refer to as a local community.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1512","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The open care viability is based on the existence of a whole stream of social (and socio-technical) innovation that is already moving in a similar direction.\u00a0In fact, in the complexity of contemporary society we can find several promising cases (some of them are still social prototypes, someone else is already arrived to more mature stage). For instance:","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1513","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:21","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"The open care viability is based on the existence of a whole stream of social (and socio-technical) innovation that is already moving in a similar direction.\u00a0In fact, in the complexity of contemporary society we can find several promising cases (some of them are still social prototypes, someone else is already arrived to more mature stage). For instance:","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1514","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:21","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Circles of care: groups of citizen sharing a same problem (as: diabetes, allergies, obesity, \u2026 or simply the old age) who mutually support each other, with the supervision of a team of doctors and nurses (a well-known example is the Circle in UK: http:\/\/www.participle.net\/ageing ).\u00a0\nNetwork of care: coordinated networks of family members, friends and neighbors, who share and coordinate their efforts to care for a person with serious problems (a well-known example is Tyze in Canada http:\/\/tyze.com )\nIntergenerational cooperation: organizations that supports the encounter of young and elderly people mainly around the theme of collaborative living (a well-known example is Prendi a casa uno studente (Take a student at home), in Italy: http:\/\/www.meglio.milano.it\/pratiche_studenti.htm )\nCollaborative inclusion: organizations of migrants and residents collaborating to produce both migrant\u2019s inclusion and social values, for both the migrants and the whole community (an example is: \u00a0Dine with us, in Belgium: http:\/\/dinewithus.strikingly.com )","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1515","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:21","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Intergenerational cooperation: organizations that supports the encounter of young and elderly people mainly around the theme of collaborative living (a well-known example is Prendi a casa uno studente (Take a student at home), in Italy: http:\/\/www.meglio.milano.it\/pratiche_studenti.htm )","tag_id":"1874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1516","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:21","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Network of care: coordinated networks of family members, friends and neighbors, who share and coordinate their efforts to care for a person with serious problems (a well-known example is Tyze in Canada http:\/\/tyze.com )","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1517","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:22","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Circles of care: groups of citizen sharing a same problem (as: diabetes, allergies, obesity, \u2026 or simply the old age) who mutually support each other, with the supervision of a team of doctors and nurses (a well-known example is the Circle in UK: http:\/\/www.participle.net\/ageing ).","tag_id":"1960"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1518","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:22","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"Considering these very diverse examples, we can observe that they present three fundamental common characters: (1) some care activities are delivered by non professional actors; (2) the overall care burden is shared between different subjects; (3) specialized interventions are asked only when they are really needed.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1519","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:22","entity_id":"6040","entity_type":"node","quote":"To consider the whole socio-technical ecosystem, and to improve it in order to give all of them and a multiplicity of similar ones the possibility to emerge and flourish.\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcase studyAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentintergenerationalAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1520","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:23","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A1 is what the people out there are trying to do: rigging together DIY solutions to care problems. Where do I leave my children when I go to work, if state-provided daycare centers in Italy do not have capacity (Italy: the slots in daycare centers are 3% of the children of that age)? How do I keep on eye on the glucose in the bloodstream of my diabetic loved ones? Etc.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1521","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:23","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A1 is what the people out there are trying to do: rigging together DIY solutions to care problems. Where do I leave my children when I go to work, if state-provided daycare centers in Italy do not have capacity (Italy: the slots in daycare centers are 3% of the children of that age)? How do I keep on eye on the glucose in the bloodstream of my diabetic loved ones? Etc.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1522","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:24","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But, OpenCare (the project) is not open care (the activity). We are running a research project. What we research is B2: we reverse engineer how those spontaneous solutions came about. We do it by formulating hypotheses as to what kind of processes the opencarers out there used to invent and deploy their solutions. One hypothesis \u2013 that is, at the same time, an enabling condition for our own research activities is what I am going to call\u00a0the openness hypothesis:","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1523","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:24","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Community-driven care solutions correlate with open collaboration and open knowledge management practices.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1524","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:25","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Community-driven care solutions correlate with open collaboration and open knowledge management practices.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1525","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:25","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is very clear in the hacking diabetes story. John Costik wrote code. If he had not open sourced it, the story would have ended there. But he did, so the next guy in the story, James Wedding, could reuse it and enrich the system. But now Wedding's own code inherited Costik's license, so it was open too,\u00a0and so on. You can do that kind of stuff with proprietary knowledge and top-down permission structures, but you need moneyed organisations. I predict community-driven solutions will depend heavily on openness.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1526","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:25","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is very clear in the hacking diabetes story. John Costik wrote code. If he had not open sourced it, the story would have ended there. But he did, so the next guy in the story, James Wedding, could reuse it and enrich the system. But now Wedding's own code inherited Costik's license, so it was open too,\u00a0and so on. You can do that kind of stuff with proprietary knowledge and top-down permission structures, but you need moneyed organisations. I predict community-driven solutions will depend heavily on openness.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1527","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:26","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Conclusion. We study people who do A1. They will be the backbone of the OpenCare (the project) community.\u00a0We (the research team) ourselves focus on B2, and hope to learn ways that we can get more A1 stuff out there by showing people how to set their process right. This is why, though A1 is the object of our study, in practice we spend much of our time on B2.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1528","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:26","entity_id":"21791","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Conclusion. We study people who do A1. They will be the backbone of the OpenCare (the project) community.\u00a0We (the research team) ourselves focus on B2, and hope to learn ways that we can get more A1 stuff out there by showing people how to set their process right. This is why, though A1 is the object of our study, in practice we spend much of our time on B2.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1529","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:26","entity_id":"21795","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We agreee with your approach of framing the debate in the intersection between concepts even if we are not so sure to feel comfortable with the subdivision you do in page 1.\u00a0\n\n\nWe think in fact that it's possible to achieve part of what you describe in A1 through tools and processes you describe in B2.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1530","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:27","entity_id":"21795","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In our activities we experienced that an open system of activation happens especially when people are empowered with knowledge and problem-solving solutions (even complex) and are able to build bottom-up services thanks to the process of co-design and collaboration.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1531","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:27","entity_id":"21795","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In our activities we experienced that an open system of activation happens especially when people are empowered with knowledge and problem-solving solutions (even complex) and are able to build bottom-up services thanks to the process of co-design and collaboration.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1532","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:28","entity_id":"21795","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We think that we need to talk about the design and implementation of B2 care \"artefacts\", for example regarding:\n\n\n - material \/ immaterial\n\n\n - simple \/ complex\u00a0\n\n\n - low impact \/ high impact\n\n\n - low growth rate \/ high growth rate","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1533","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:28","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"During LOTE5 some of us had a parallel discussion around narratives of care. We started with small listening triads where participants shared personal experiences around care. Then we had a larger free-wheeling conversation where more people got involved, including Erik.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1534","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:29","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"there are a lot of difficulties involved in setting the context for care.","tag_id":"1961"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1535","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:29","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ow to communicate and negotiate around the different needs, capacities, permission\/willingness to get involved and constraints of both caregivers and care recipients. In part because the boundaries between the roles are fluid, especially in trying to deal with psycho-social distress involved. From a conversation that took place after LOTE5 someone mentioned \"learned helplessness\" and how to cope with this as a caregiver.","tag_id":"1961"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1536","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:29","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"there are a lot of difficulties involved in setting the context for care. How to communicate and negotiate around the different needs, capacities, permission\/willingness to get involved and constraints of both caregivers and care recipients. In part because the boundaries between the roles are fluid, especially in trying to deal with psycho-social distress involved. From a conversation that took place after LOTE5 someone mentioned \"learned helplessness\" and how to cope with this as a caregiver.","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1537","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:29","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"there are a lot of difficulties involved in setting the context for care. How to communicate and negotiate around the different needs, capacities, permission\/willingness to get involved and constraints of both caregivers and care recipients. In part because the boundaries between the roles are fluid, especially in trying to deal with psycho-social distress involved. From a conversation that took place after LOTE5 someone mentioned \"learned helplessness\" and how to cope with this as a caregiver.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1538","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:30","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Someone mentioned one coping mechanism being to require the person asking for help to spread the burden by reaching out to more people in their caring network. I mention it because I think this is something we could look into: how a network can help the individual nodes both identify signs of trouble, collude to preventing them from happening, as well as identify and respond to calls for help. Having this option of spreading the burden of care over more people might be one way to nudge more people to engage in caring activities. This is certainly the case for me: the fear of getting entangled in relationships that I cannot get out of is a big obstacle.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1539","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Having this option of spreading the burden of care over more people might be one way to nudge more people to engage in caring activities. This is certainly the case for me: the fear of getting entangled in relationships that I cannot get out of is a big obstacle.","tag_id":"1885"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1540","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Having this option of spreading the burden of care over more people might be one way to nudge more people to engage in caring activities. This is certainly the case for me: the fear of getting entangled in relationships that I cannot get out of is a big obstacle.","tag_id":"1896"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1541","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 1: Preventing suicides in the hacker community.\nCase 2: Negotiating changing roles and needs (emotional and practical) of family members as parents slip into dementia. needs, capacities, and constraints where elderly family members are slipping into dementia\nCase 3: Helping refugees deal with emotional \/psychological\/ social challenges during the \"waiting\" phases in the asylum seeking process","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1542","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 2: Negotiating changing roles and needs (emotional and practical) of family members as parents slip into dementia. needs, capacities, and constraints where elderly family members are slipping into dementia","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1543","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 2: Negotiating changing roles and needs (emotional and practical) of family members as parents slip into dementia. needs, capacities, and constraints where elderly family members are slipping into dementia","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1544","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 1: Preventing suicides in the hacker community.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1545","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 3: Helping refugees deal with emotional \/psychological\/ social challenges during the \"waiting\" phases in the asylum seeking process\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1546","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"21818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Case 2: Negotiating changing roles and needs (emotional and practical) of family members as parents slip into dementia. needs, capacities, and constraints where elderly family members are slipping into dementia\nCase 3: Helping refugees deal with emotional \/psychological\/ social challenges during the \"waiting\" phases in the asylum seeking process","tag_id":"1880"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1547","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"21862","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It could be that they are currently in a care-related situation themselves (as caregiver\/reciever)...","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1548","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"21862","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It could be that they are currently in a care-related situation themselves (as caregiver\/reciever)...\n...or someone who is not directly affected but cares, and wants to support their efforts in navigating the situation.\nIt could also just be someone who is professionally engaged and wants to know how they can make a meaningful contribution.","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1549","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The premise is that for what regards the the structure to be given to the OpenCare (the project). I will accept and respect what Alberto, and if I have well understood Costantino too, propose. That is, in Alberto\u2019s words:\u00a0\u201cWe study people who do A1. They will be the backbone of the OpenCare (the project) community.\u00a0We (the research team) ourselves focus on B2, and hope to learn ways that we can get more A1 stuff out there by showing people how to set their process right. This is why, though A1 is the object of our study, in practice we spend much of our time on B2.\u201d\u00a0I cannot say that the meaning and the practical implications of this statement are crystal clear for me. But in a research it has to be like that. And I am\u00a0curious.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1550","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The premise is that for what regards the the structure to be given to the OpenCare (the project). I will accept and respect what Alberto, and if I have well understood Costantino too, propose. That is, in Alberto\u2019s words:\u00a0\u201cWe study people who do A1. They will be the backbone of the OpenCare (the project) community.\u00a0We (the research team) ourselves focus on B2, and hope to learn ways that we can get more A1 stuff out there by showing people how to set their process right. This is why, though A1 is the object of our study, in practice we spend much of our time on B2.\u201d\u00a0I cannot say that the meaning and the practical implications of this statement are crystal clear for me. But in a research it has to be like that. And I am\u00a0curious.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1551","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Regarding Nadia\u2019s first post, I agree with her when she proposes to :\u00a0\u201cHaving this option of spreading the burden of care over more people might be one way to nudge more people to engage in caring activities\u201d\u00a0this is only the strategy I proposed in my post. Maybe there are other strategies, but this one appers to me particularly interesting and potentially generative.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1552","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\u201cThe practical\/organizational side of care is particularly important because care is not only exchanging information and knowledge. Care asks also for proximity and action: doing something for each other, taking time and being committed.\u201d","tag_id":"1954"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1553","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Writing that I want to underline, is that care (by the points of view of who, in a given moment, need care), requires proximity and continuity. These proximity and continuity is, in a my opinion, a major difference with other, mainly information-based activities (that often can work also without them).","tag_id":"1964"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1554","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Writing that I want to underline, is that care (by the points of view of who, in a given moment, need care), requires proximity and continuity. These proximity and continuity is, in a my opinion, a major difference with other, mainly information-based activities (that often can work also without them).","tag_id":"1954"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1555","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Therefore, if as Nadia also says, a care strategy could be the one of \u201cspreading the burden of care over more people\u201d,\u00a0the first problem that appears is that their different bits of care activity have to be perceived, and by all means, be, from the point of view of who in that moment is the care receiver, as deliveres with continuity: the different care giver must appear as one continuous entity operating in proximity.","tag_id":"1964"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1556","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:34","entity_id":"22005","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Therefore, if as Nadia also says, a care strategy could be the one of \u201cspreading the burden of care over more people\u201d,\u00a0the first problem that appears is that their different bits of care activity have to be perceived, and by all means, be, from the point of view of who in that moment is the care receiver, as deliveres with continuity: the different care giver must appear as one continuous entity operating in proximity.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1557","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:35","entity_id":"22006","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks @Ezio_Manzini. I did look up the Canadian case (Tyze). From what I see, it's aimed at professional\u00a0home care providers (hospitals etc.). In practice, if you are a company or public hospital providing home care to someone, you are only a part of the patient's network of support. Other parts include family and possibly friends. There seems to be the idea that many decisions about treatments etc will not be made by the person in need of care (\"client\" in the company website's language), but by others. Perhaps the \"client\" is very old and doctors and professional\u00a0caregivers relate to her children. So, make a social network centered on the \"client\" and bring down the coordination costs of care. Their USP is here:\nHOW TYZE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS\n\n\nPushing schedules and daily care documentation into clients\u2019 Tyze networks = Reduced inbound support costs\n \n\nAbility to extend brand to those who share in the care journey of your client = Increased brand awareness\n \n\nDigital delivery of informational and support materials = Reduced printing costs\n \n\nEnhanced communication and care coordination via a Tyze network = Increased customer satisfaction and retention\n \n\nTyze per se is low value added technology. Youy could do the same thing with wikis, Trello, Google Apps and whatever. They have a solid intuition behind it, though, and the people using Tyze, and how they coordinate,\u00a0and who they are etc. could tell many interesting stories to OpenCare.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1558","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:36","entity_id":"22006","entity_type":"comment","quote":"it's aimed at professional\u00a0home care providers (hospitals etc.). In practice, if you are a company or public hospital providing home care to someone, you are only a part of the patient's network of support. Other parts include family and possibly friends. There seems to be the idea that many decisions about treatments etc will not be made by the person in need of care (\"client\" in the company website's language), but by others. Perhaps the \"client\" is very old and doctors and professional\u00a0caregivers relate to her children. So, make a social network centered on the \"client\" and bring down the coordination costs of care.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1559","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:36","entity_id":"22006","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks @Ezio_Manzini. I did look up the Canadian case (Tyze). From what I see, it's aimed at professional\u00a0home care providers (hospitals etc.). In practice, if you are a company or public hospital providing home care to someone, you are only a part of the patient's network of support. Other parts include family and possibly friends. There seems to be the idea that many decisions about treatments etc will not be made by the person in need of care (\"client\" in the company website's language), but by others. Perhaps the \"client\" is very old and doctors and professional\u00a0caregivers relate to her children. So, make a social network centered on the \"client\" and bring down the coordination costs of care. Their USP is here:","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1560","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:36","entity_id":"22006","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we conjecture that without open processes (B2) there can be no open care (A1), but the reverse is not true.\u00a0You can use open, participatory processes to design closed systems and artifacts. I guess the implication is to study closely the B2 side of things, and how openness in the process results (or not) in A1-type open care.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1561","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:36","entity_id":"22006","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we conjecture that without open processes (B2) there can be no open care (A1), but the reverse is not true.\u00a0You can use open, participatory processes to design closed systems and artifacts. I guess the implication is to study closely the B2 side of things, and how openness in the process results (or not) in A1-type open care.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1562","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:37","entity_id":"22016","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I strongly agree with @Alberto","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1563","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:37","entity_id":"22016","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I strongly agree with @Alberto","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1564","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:37","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"or me the openness has to do with more porous interface between what is inside a cateogry or institution or practice, a place..etc and what is outside. And what happens in those situations where there is a fuzzy, or een decomposing boundary between them. Professional caregivers, vs others. Between insiders and outsiders of a community. Between users and builders of technologies.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1565","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For me the openness has to do with more porous interface between what is inside a cateogry or institution or practice, a place..etc and what is outside. And what happens in those situations where there is a fuzzy, or een decomposing boundary between them. Professional caregivers, vs others. Between insiders and outsiders of a community. Between users and builders of technologies.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1566","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For me the openness has to do with more porous interface between what is inside a cateogry or institution or practice, a place..etc and what is outside. And what happens in those situations where there is a fuzzy, or een decomposing boundary between them. Professional caregivers, vs others. Between insiders and outsiders of a community. Between users and builders of technologies.","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1567","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For me the openness has to do with more porous interface between what is inside a cateogry or institution or practice, a place..etc and what is outside. And what happens in those situations where there is a fuzzy, or een decomposing boundary between them. Professional caregivers, vs others. Between insiders and outsiders of a community. Between users and builders of technologies.","tag_id":"1961"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1568","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Less so the collaborative, participatory nature of our research project. Which for me is given. The very fact that we are having this conversation like this, in the open, with all the difficulties of comprehension that it involves mean that we are already doing this. Seen from here, the conversation we are really trying to have is one of research curation, where to direct our gaze and why. As well as the filter through which we look at it.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1569","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Less so the collaborative, participatory nature of our research project. Which for me is given. The very fact that we are having this conversation like this, in the open, with all the difficulties of comprehension that it involves mean that we are already doing this. Seen from here, the conversation we are really trying to have is one of research curation, where to direct our gaze and why. As well as the filter through which we look at it.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1570","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:38","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Can this\u00a0 be tied to people's sense of being vulnerable, even with nice jobs etc? Can it be there is a sense of lack of social protection because of not being firmly anchored in caring communities?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1571","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Can this\u00a0 be tied to people's sense of being vulnerable, even with nice jobs etc? Can it be there is a sense of lack of social protection because of not being firmly anchored in caring communities?","tag_id":"1891"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1572","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"During yesterday's conversation Ezio and I reflected on how Europe had reacted to the Paris attacks. How a small number of individuals could shut down two countries for a two days. Similarly it is remarkable that in the world's wealthiest continent, a relatively small number of refugees can destabilise the entire system. Can this\u00a0 be tied to people's sense of being vulnerable, even with nice jobs etc? Can it be there is a sense of lack of social protection because of not being firmly anchored in caring communities?","tag_id":"1891"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1573","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But what does this term community actually mean in a contemporary, urban situation?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1574","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But what does this term community actually mean in a contemporary, urban situation","tag_id":"1965"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1575","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But what does this term community actually mean in a contemporary, urban situation? Ezio's work at Central Saint Martins has been exploring this. His students have been looking at weaving together people and places in situations where connections are fleeting and ephemeral (not like in villages where you are stuck with one another in the same place for better or worse). Noemi, Alberto and myself have been working with related things with Edgeryders, creating a sense of place and community that remains even though the relationships which make it (who is there, who interacts with whom, what people connect over etc) are constantly changing. John, before us with other settings and constellations of people. It seems Ezio and I have arrived at the same intuition and this is where his interest in Opencare lies:","tag_id":"1965"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1576","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can we use design to reconcile this need for the individual to be free to choose their level of engagement in care, with the need for the care recipient to feel continuity, local anchoring and coherence design these factors into existing or new initiatives?","tag_id":"1901"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1577","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can we use design to reconcile this need for the individual to be free to choose their level of engagement in care, with the need for the care recipient to feel continuity, local anchoring and coherence design these factors into existing or new initiatives?","tag_id":"1964"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1578","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22010","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Can having an option to spread the care over more people nudge more people to engage in caring activities? And if so, under which conditions\u00a0 does this happen or not (which are the critical factors)?","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1579","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"OpenCare studies community-driven care services. This means \"activities of giving care to people that need it, and that are open to anyone's participation\" (Ezio's A1). For example: the Helliniko Community Clinic.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1580","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For example: the Helliniko Community Clinic.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1581","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Our attention is on how\u00a0these things come into being. This means we are focusing on the design choices of their protagonists and to the emergent social dynamics driving them (Ezio's B2).\u00a0For example, we consider how the design move of\u00a0not\u00a0incorporating enabled the Helliniko Community Clinic to work like it does. This is all set against an institutional backdrop. Example: liability for doctors in Greece is attached to the doctors themselves, whereas in Sweden it is attached to the hospitals.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1582","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Our attention is on how\u00a0these things come into being. This means we are focusing on the design choices of their protagonists and to the emergent social dynamics driving them (Ezio's B2).\u00a0For example, we consider how the design move of\u00a0not\u00a0incorporating enabled the Helliniko Community Clinic to work like it does. This is all set against an institutional backdrop. Example: liability for doctors in Greece is attached to the doctors themselves, whereas in Sweden it is attached to the hospitals.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1583","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:41","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"OpenCare studies community-driven care services. This means \"activities of giving care to people that need it, and that are open to anyone's participation\" (Ezio's A1). For example: the Helliniko Community Clinic.\nOur attention is on how\u00a0these things come into being. This means we are focusing on the design choices of their protagonists and to the emergent social dynamics driving them (Ezio's B2).\u00a0For example, we consider how the design move of\u00a0not\u00a0incorporating enabled the Helliniko Community Clinic to work like it does. This is all set against an institutional backdrop. Example: liability for doctors in Greece is attached to the doctors themselves, whereas in Sweden it is attached to the hospitals.\nThis is all a bit too abstract to prompt an online conversation, so we start by looking at community driven care activities in three domains: social\/health care to refugees; suicide prevention; and treatment of dementia (more).","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1584","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:41","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am seeing design as the main discipline from which to cast our aspirational high-impact publication.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1585","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:41","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I do not think anymore we (i.e. \"society\") can \"solve\" the crisis in health and social care, like a mathematician would be tempted to do. Nor do I think we can \"optmise\" for it \u2013 this is how an economist would go about it. But I do think we can make a move towards higher grounds in the fitness landscape; and moves is what designers do.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1586","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:41","entity_id":"22030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I do not think anymore we (i.e. \"society\") can \"solve\" the crisis in health and social care, like a mathematician would be tempted to do. Nor do I think we can \"optmise\" for it \u2013 this is how an economist would go about it. But I do think we can make a move towards higher grounds in the fitness landscape; and moves is what designers do.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1587","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:48","entity_id":"5891","entity_type":"node","quote":"She is part of a group of European lawmakers concerned with software transparency. That includes cars (the infamous Volkswagen diesel engines), Internet of Things, implants etc. I asked her to say something like:\n\nEurope is attempting to regulate software transparency. This has consequences for medical (implants, prosthetics) and social (sensors) care.\u00a0\nThis gives us some windows for impact: that is, how OpenCare's results could be useful to which regulatory processes.","tag_id":"1966"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1588","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:48","entity_id":"5891","entity_type":"node","quote":"Europe is attempting to regulate software transparency. This has consequences for medical (implants, prosthetics) and social (sensors) care.","tag_id":"1934"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1589","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:48","entity_id":"5891","entity_type":"node","quote":"This gives us some windows for impact: that is, how OpenCare's results could be useful to which regulatory processes.","tag_id":"1967"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1590","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:48","entity_id":"5891","entity_type":"node","quote":"Strategically, I like the idea to start working with lawmakers at the beginning of OpenCare. We might increase our impact by spinning off reports and memos that Julia and others like her find useful, and deploy on their parliamentary activity.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1591","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:48","entity_id":"5891","entity_type":"node","quote":"Strategically, I like the idea to start working with lawmakers at the beginning of OpenCare. We might increase our impact by spinning off reports and memos that Julia and others like her find useful, and deploy on their parliamentary activity.","tag_id":"1968"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1592","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:49","entity_id":"5884","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the same line as what the LOTE5 food team is doing, here are some ingredients you may want to taste before we meet at MoN4.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1593","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"5835","entity_type":"node","quote":"Just heard about a hackathon in Geneva, April 16-18, about open data in health.\u00a0http:\/\/theport.ch\/home\/open-geneva-2016-campus-biotech\/","tag_id":"1952"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1594","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"5835","entity_type":"node","quote":"Just heard about a hackathon in Geneva, April 16-18, about open data in health.\u00a0http:\/\/theport.ch\/home\/open-geneva-2016-campus-biotech\/","tag_id":"1917"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1595","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"5835","entity_type":"node","quote":"Just heard about a hackathon in Geneva, April 16-18, about open data in health.\u00a0http:\/\/theport.ch\/home\/open-geneva-2016-campus-biotech\/","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1596","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:52","entity_id":"5744","entity_type":"node","quote":"who wears a pacemaker and has discovered it's buggy, hackable and untransparent since it runs on proprietary software","tag_id":"1936"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1597","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"by ontology. There is a Wikiproject Medicine:\u00a0https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine which even maintains its own statistics page. It follows that there is somewhere a piece of code that knows how to tell pages which are part of this project from pages which are not (\"Medical articles are determined to be those NS0 articles tagged within the scope of WP:MED according to a category dump at the time of report generation\"). Somewhere, someone has that code and could give it to us.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1598","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"Which entries are people looking up (hint: not necessarily the ones you would think)? Is that indication of self-diagnosis going on? What can we learn about that (example: are some countries more inclined to do that than other countries?). This is a non-network question.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1599","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"How does collective intelligence in Wikipedia relate pages about care to each other? How does this compare to a similar web of relationship, but derived from academic datasets? This question pertains to networks of documents (Wikipedia entries) connected by hyperlinks (somebody did it in 2007).","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1600","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"How does collective intelligence proceed in building that content? This question pertains to a network of Wikipedians connected by affiliation (having edited the same page).","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1601","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"Which entries are people looking up (hint: not necessarily the ones you would think)? Is that indication of self-diagnosis going on? What can we learn about that (example: are some countries more inclined to do that than other countries?). This is a non-network question.","tag_id":"1970"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1602","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"5729","entity_type":"node","quote":"How does collective intelligence in Wikipedia relate pages about care to each other? How does this compare to a similar web of relationship, but derived from academic datasets? This question pertains to networks of documents (Wikipedia entries) connected by hyperlinks (somebody did it in 2007).","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1603","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:57","entity_id":"5628","entity_type":"node","quote":"Feeding my grandfather is challenging because we were squeezing blended food through ordinary syringes. The feed rate must be slow to keep my grandfather comfortable (not feel bloated). We cannot rush and it also takes a lot of strength. I wanted to make this easier for everybody, as my aunts and uncles do not have unlimited days off, and I really don\u2019t think grandmother has the strength to do this task alone.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1604","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:58","entity_id":"5628","entity_type":"node","quote":"Feeding my grandfather is challenging because we were squeezing blended food through ordinary syringes. The feed rate must be slow to keep my grandfather comfortable (not feel bloated). We cannot rush and it also takes a lot of strength. I wanted to make this easier for everybody, as my aunts and uncles do not have unlimited days off, and I really don\u2019t think grandmother has the strength to do this task alone.","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1605","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:58","entity_id":"5628","entity_type":"node","quote":"Feeding my grandfather is challenging because we were squeezing blended food through ordinary syringes. The feed rate must be slow to keep my grandfather comfortable (not feel bloated). We cannot rush and it also takes a lot of strength. I wanted to make this easier for everybody, as my aunts and uncles do not have unlimited days off, and I really don\u2019t think grandmother has the strength to do this task alone.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1606","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:58","entity_id":"5628","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.bocabearings.com\/innovation-contest\/ContestantDetails.aspx?ProjectID=221","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1607","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:58","entity_id":"5628","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.bocabearings.com\/innovation-contest\/ContestantDetails.aspx?ProjectID=221\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcase studyAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1608","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5617","entity_type":"node","quote":"The French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and the French infrastructure BIOBANQUES in collaboration with ISC have a pleasure of inviting to the seminar entitled \u201cCOP21 Responding to Health and Data Challenges. Case for Climate Change and Atmospheric Pollution\u201d, dedicated to the question of optimal climate change policy responses to support data analytics usage for health research. Microbiome will be discussed as a case for relevance of systemic approach towards collecting and analysing environment around humans, especially agriculture, and translating findings to a healthcare and environmental policy.","tag_id":"1971"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1609","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"Excellent use of data to portray this growing crisis.","tag_id":"1972"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1610","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"That\u2019s where Lucify, a data visualization company based in Helsinki, hopes to help. The company used data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees\u00a0on the origin and destination of all the refugees in its database over three years to create an interactive graphic of the mass movement of people into Europe.\"","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1611","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"It\u2019s been called the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. But while the stories of people fleeing violence and oppression\u00a0have shocked the world, grasping the scale of the number of migrants seeking asylum on the continent can be difficult.\nThat\u2019s where Lucify, a data visualization company based in Helsinki, hopes to help. The company used data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees\u00a0on the origin and destination of all the refugees in its database over three years to create an interactive graphic of the mass movement of people into Europe.\"\nhttp:\/\/www.takepart.com\/article\/2015\/10\/28\/map-that-shows-how-huge-europes-refugee-crisis-really-is?cmpid=tp-fb","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1612","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"It\u2019s been called the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. But while the stories of people fleeing violence and oppression\u00a0have shocked the world, grasping the scale of the number of migrants seeking asylum on the continent can be difficult.\nThat\u2019s where Lucify, a data visualization company based in Helsinki, hopes to help. The company used data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees\u00a0on the origin and destination of all the refugees in its database over three years to create an interactive graphic of the mass movement of people into Europe.\"\nhttp:\/\/www.takepart.com\/article\/2015\/10\/28\/map-that-shows-how-huge-europes-refugee-crisis-really-is?cmpid=tp-fb","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1613","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 16:59","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"It\u2019s been called the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. But while the stories of people fleeing violence and oppression\u00a0have shocked the world, grasping the scale of the number of migrants seeking asylum on the continent can be difficult.\nThat\u2019s where Lucify, a data visualization company based in Helsinki, hopes to help. The company used data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees\u00a0on the origin and destination of all the refugees in its database over three years to create an interactive graphic of the mass movement of people into Europe.\"\nhttp:\/\/www.takepart.com\/article\/2015\/10\/28\/map-that-shows-how-huge-europes-refugee-crisis-really-is?cmpid=tp-fb","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1614","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:00","entity_id":"19789","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's really beautiful! Once data are open, people can do things with them. I am trying to involve in OpenCare some people I know in Italy who are committed to open data in health care. Of course, it's a legal minefield, but there you go .\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1615","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:00","entity_id":"5535","entity_type":"node","quote":"Excellent use of data to portray this growing crisis.","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1616","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:00","entity_id":"19789","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's really beautiful! Once data are open, people can do things with them. I am trying to involve in OpenCare some people I know in Italy who are committed to open data in health care. Of course, it's a legal minefield, but there you go .","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1617","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:00","entity_id":"19789","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's really beautiful! Once data are open, people can do things with them. I am trying to involve in OpenCare some people I know in Italy who are committed to open data in health care. Of course, it's a legal minefield, but there you go .\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1972"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1618","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:01","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"My personal interest in community driven care is it's ability to take into account, and answer to, the different dimensions of well-being and interlinking of different kinds of need...beyond the healthy\/sick dichotomy","tag_id":"1849"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1619","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:01","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"My personal interest in community driven care is it's ability to take into account, and answer to, the different dimensions of well-being and interlinking of different kinds of need...beyond the healthy\/sick dichotomy.","tag_id":"1866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1620","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:01","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"Susanne Stauch is running an OpenCare product design course at UDK, the largest Art and Design university in Europe. We developed the concept and course together, it's taking shape here. The focus is developing helpers, and looking at the social aspects of care, so Im going to be focused on this for a while :)","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1621","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:01","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"Susanne Stauch is running an OpenCare product design course at UDK, the largest Art and Design university in Europe. We developed the concept and course together, it's taking shape here. The focus is developing helpers, and looking at the social aspects of care, so Im going to be focused on this for a while :)","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1622","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:02","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Ideally, this exercise in death could also emphasize the fact that each of us is here for a reason. And that each of us has a unique set of gifts, talents, experience and wisdom to share. If we are not utilizing these in some way - both to bring us joy and to help others in some way - then both we as a collective, as well as some individuals (whom we may never know) - suffer from this loss - whether we realize this or not. If we are not actively shining our light - the world becomes a darker place.\" - Linda K.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1623","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:02","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Ideally, this exercise in death could also emphasize the fact that each of us is here for a reason. And that each of us has a unique set of gifts, talents, experience and wisdom to share. If we are not utilizing these in some way - both to bring us joy and to help others in some way - then both we as a collective, as well as some individuals (whom we may never know) - suffer from this loss - whether we realize this or not. If we are not actively shining our light - the world becomes a darker place.\" - Linda K.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1624","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:02","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-3284587\/Learn-dead-day-Suicidal-people-locked-coffins-bizarre-death-experience-schools-South-Korea-40-people-kill-day.html","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1625","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:02","entity_id":"5499","entity_type":"node","quote":"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-3284587\/Learn-dead-day-Suicidal-people-locked-coffins-bizarre-death-experience-schools-South-Korea-40-people-kill-day.html","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1626","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:02","entity_id":"5498","entity_type":"node","quote":"A lot of non-techn(olog)ical hacking can be thought of in \"care\"...","tag_id":"1874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1627","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:03","entity_id":"5498","entity_type":"node","quote":"A lot of non-techn(olog)ical hacking can be thought of in \"care\"...","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1628","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:03","entity_id":"5478","entity_type":"node","quote":"you come up against a lot of resistance from medical professionals?\u201d-","tag_id":"1973"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1629","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"5478","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cHow can #tech enable collective intelligence & #collaboration? @edgeryders #govlabP4T #opensource #socialchange \u201d - @katrin_thinking","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1630","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"5478","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"In Greece there are 68 clinics serving 10% of population without access to health care, 'illegally' on donations\" @Designamyte","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1631","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"19579","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he politics label would scare me most. B","tag_id":"1968"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1632","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:05","entity_id":"19588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I found doing presentations \/ workshops on creating change in policy areas like education and administrative transparency in Germany often resulted in \"yes, good ideas, but for that we would need to change the constitution, so it's not going to happen\", even when talking about small scale probes\/experiments (like what a teacher can do in her own classroom). I interpreted that as a fig-leaf for inaction.","tag_id":"1973"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1633","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:05","entity_id":"19588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I found doing presentations \/ workshops on creating change in policy areas like education and administrative transparency in Germany often resulted in \"yes, good ideas, but for that we would need to change the constitution, so it's not going to happen\", even when talking about small scale probes\/experiments (like what a teacher can do in her own classroom). I interpreted that as a fig-leaf for inaction.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1634","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:05","entity_id":"19588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I found doing presentations \/ workshops on creating change in policy areas like education and administrative transparency in Germany often resulted in \"yes, good ideas, but for that we would need to change the constitution, so it's not going to happen\", even when talking about small scale probes\/experiments (like what a teacher can do in her own classroom). I interpreted that as a fig-leaf for inaction.","tag_id":"1974"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1635","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:06","entity_id":"19593","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@ton, I had no idea this was an issue. It's counterintuitive: Germany clearly works somewhat, if that was their standard reaction would it not be completely paralysed?\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1974"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1636","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"19605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Generally though I believe operative the term is \"(semi) consensus democracy\". Basically, you only move when everyone agrees. Or when there's only a few shrill voices left, ignoring which won't cost you much authority (in case they were right after all). That way you avoid making punishable mistakes.","tag_id":"1974"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1637","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"19605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Generally though I believe operative the term is \"(semi) consensus democracy\". Basically, you only move when everyone agrees. Or when there's only a few shrill voices left, ignoring which won't cost you much authority (in case they were right after all). That way you avoid making punishable mistakes.","tag_id":"1968"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1638","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"19605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"here are certain circumstances (and levels of authority) where the system can switch into another dynamic though. E.g. reunification, Fukushima*, and now the refugee situation. Usually this is when there is consensus that there is no consensus - and waiting for it to arrive would very probably be very bad.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1639","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"19605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I believe operative the term is \"(semi) consensus democracy\". Basically, you only move when everyone agrees. Or when there's only a few shrill voices left, ignoring which won't cost you much authority (in case they were right after all). That way you avoid making punishable mistakes.","tag_id":"1975"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1640","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"19605","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I believe at such a time the normal channels become much less relevant and the effective deciding bodies smaller, and less restricted by convention. When Merkel did a 1 h talkshow this was the signal (in case you had missed it) that we are in \"Neuland\" (uncharted territory) once again.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1641","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:58","entity_id":"5448","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is there any way that we could partner up with Wikimedia to get access to the their data on pageviews of medicine- and care-related Wikipedia pages? Ideally, we would get data (based on their log files) as follows","tag_id":"1976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1642","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"5448","entity_type":"node","quote":"This means you can be a visualization of the world and literally watch humanity look for collective-intelligence built knowledge on medicine and care. It should nicely make the general point that communities already play an important role in care, as well as open the door for all sort of interesting correlations.","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1643","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"5448","entity_type":"node","quote":"This means you can be a visualization of the world and literally watch humanity look for collective-intelligence built knowledge on medicine and care. It should nicely make the general point that communities already play an important role in care, as well as open the door for all sort of interesting correlations.","tag_id":"1972"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1644","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"5448","entity_type":"node","quote":"This means you can be a visualization of the world and literally watch humanity look for collective-intelligence built knowledge on medicine and care. It should nicely make the general point that communities already play an important role in care, as well as open the door for all sort of interesting correlations.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1645","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"5448","entity_type":"node","quote":"In real time.\nreporting the page visited and the IP address from which the visit comes.\nFrom the IPs it should be possible to count the visits coming from hospitals, which normally use fixed IPs. They might have to be aggregated in such a way that it is not possible for us to identify the individual computer, just the institution.\nFrom the IPs it should also be possible to get lat\/long","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1646","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"19451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In our strategy map the easiest approach is to start the prototype in the social care, then leave the medical care as a secondary (still important) aspect, because of the complexities related to the medical field when it comes to regulations and politics. Basically proving the hipothesis with a prototype in the social care field, opens up the possibility to make it also in the medical field. Now, what if we start already applying the idea from @danohu targeting the social care aspects first? Then gradually cover also the \"soft\" medical aspects like physiotherapy, child care, family planning, elderly quality of life, post traumatic or post surgery recovery practice ... If we are successful in the soft approach we can lower the complexity threshold and also build acceptance for when we enter some less soft areas like medical diagnostic and treatment. We also learn in a safer environment. Remember the strategy conversation with @markomanka : failing in the soft or social care is recoverable, but failing in the hard medical arena may be fatal for the initiative. Either way, the idea is great, keep moving forward!","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1647","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 13:59","entity_id":"19451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"leave the medical care as a secondary (still important) aspect, because of the complexities related to the medical field when it comes to regulations and politics","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1648","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:00","entity_id":"19451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"leave the medical care as a secondary (still important) aspect, because of the complexities related to the medical field when it comes to regulations and politics","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1649","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:00","entity_id":"19452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Well, if you talk to Wikimedia you might as well get\u00a0all\u00a0the data from Wikimedia in one go. My hunch is that people are using Wikipedia for self-diagnosis; if this turns out to be correct, medicine entries will be\u00a0way\u00a0more viewed than social care entries. In other words, the medical entries are more like an instructable, whereas the social care entries are more like those on mathematics.\n@markomanka, a couple of people here (@danohu, but also @trythis) have data crunching experience and would like to help. But this would work best with some direct involvement from you. In principle, would you be up for (1) vetting the idea from an ethical point of view; (2) leading on the request to Wikimedia. Maybe you have your own connection to Wikimedia via IdeaSquare or university or whatever? Dan and I have direct links to Wikimedia Foundation chapters in Europe, but not to Jimmy Wales and the U.S. crew. Also pinging @melancon\u00a0for the practicalities of the data handling.","tag_id":"1976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1650","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:00","entity_id":"19452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My hunch is that people are using Wikipedia for self-diagnosis; if this turns out to be correct, medicine entries will be\u00a0way\u00a0more viewed than social care entries. In other words, the medical entries are more like an instructable, whereas the social care entries are more like those on mathematics.","tag_id":"1970"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1651","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:01","entity_id":"19452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In principle, would you be up for (1) vetting the idea from an ethical point of view; (2) leading on the request to Wikimedia. Maybe you have your own connection to Wikimedia via IdeaSquare or university or whatever? Dan and I have direct links to Wikimedia Foundation chapters in Europe, but not to Jimmy Wales and the U.S. crew. Also pinging @melancon\u00a0for the practicalities of the data handling.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1652","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:01","entity_id":"19452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Well, if you talk to Wikimedia you might as well get\u00a0all\u00a0the data from Wikimedia in one go","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1653","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:01","entity_id":"19454","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@danohu and @trythis, when could we catch up for a quick brainstorming? I need to think of this in a more pragmatic way to think how to frame it for the ethical documentation.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1654","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:01","entity_id":"19454","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There are some caveat about the reliability of some of the metadata we would have to deal with, but it is definitely worth giving it a go.","tag_id":"1978"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1655","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:02","entity_id":"19596","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@markomanka\u00a0is obviously entitled to call for a brainstorming. But I humbly submit that Marco could, instead, write an email that says:\nHello, I am a doctor researching community-driven health and social care. It struck me and my team that people looking up and editing Wikipedia health-related pages might be a sign of patients tentatively engaging in self-help and peer-to-peer care. Somebody suggested an analysis (and perhaps a visualisation) of pageviews\/edits.\u00a0\nIs there any way we could access these data? We can provide specifics as required.\n@danohu, @trythis\u00a0and I can do a quick check and figure out who the email can go to.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1656","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:02","entity_id":"19632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course I can mediate this and I will. Let me just reflect on how to properly frame the question so that we (wikipedia, ourselves,...) are as transparent, ethically sound, and safe as possible since the beginning.","tag_id":"1976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1657","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:02","entity_id":"19632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course I can mediate this and I will. Let me just reflect on how to properly frame the question so that we (wikipedia, ourselves,...) are as transparent, ethically sound, and safe as possible since the beginning.\nSuggestions are welcome, I usually try to run a few different narratives of what I am planning to do against each other, to be sure I am reasonably honest and straightforward as humanly achievable.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1658","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:02","entity_id":"19632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course I can mediate this and I will. Let me just reflect on how to properly frame the question so that we (wikipedia, ourselves,...) are as transparent, ethically sound, and safe as possible since the beginning.","tag_id":"1919"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1659","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:03","entity_id":"19623","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@trythis and I just had a hangout to talk about this a bit more.\u00a0\nBrief notes:\n\nAlberto's suggestion of just mailing wikipedia and hoping is probably a good way to kick this off\nOnly using the publicly-available wikipedia data, we can get edits on hospital pageviews and approximate view-counts for articles\nRegarding @massimomercuri's idea of starting with the softer side -- this is absolutely the more plausible way to get data. We worry that people might use wikipedia less for this than they do for pure-medicine stuff. Though (a) that assumption could be wrong, and (b) even if correct, looking at an area of uncertainty might make things more interesting\nGetting traffic logs from the hospital (or clinic, retirement home, whatever). Probably going to run into confidentiality issues, but we might be able to get \"traffic for 20 sites we are interested in\", or \"top 500 sites ranked by traffic\"\n\n variant: ask for their internet whitelists.\u00a0presumably many hospitals are blocking lots of internet traffic, and then whitelisting sites when a doctor says \"actually, I need to access this site for medical reasons\".","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1660","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:03","entity_id":"19623","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Alberto's suggestion of just mailing wikipedia and hoping is probably a good way to kick this off\nOnly using the publicly-available wikipedia data, we can get edits on hospital pageviews and approximate view-counts for articles\nRegarding @massimomercuri's idea of starting with the softer side -- this is absolutely the more plausible way to get data. We worry that people might use wikipedia less for this than they do for pure-medicine stuff. Though (a) that assumption could be wrong, and (b) even if correct, looking at an area of uncertainty might make things more interesting\nGetting traffic logs from the hospital (or clinic, retirement home, whatever). Probably going to run into confidentiality issues, but we might be able to get \"traffic for 20 sites we are interested in\", or \"top 500 sites ranked by traffic\"","tag_id":"1976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1661","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:04","entity_id":"19451","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Very good idea! Now, reframing a bit ... In our strategy map the easiest approach is to start the prototype in the social care, then leave the medical care as a secondary (still important) aspect, because of the complexities related to the medical field when it comes to regulations and politics. Basically proving the hipothesis with a prototype in the social care field, opens up the possibility to make it also in the medical field. Now, what if we start already applying the idea from @danohu targeting the social care aspects first? Then gradually cover also the \"soft\" medical aspects like physiotherapy, child care, family planning, elderly quality of life, post traumatic or post surgery recovery practice ... If we are successful in the soft approach we can lower the complexity threshold and also build acceptance for when we enter some less soft areas like medical diagnostic and treatment. We also learn in a safer environment. Remember the strategy conversation with @markomanka : failing in the soft or social care is recoverable, but failing in the hard medical arena may be fatal for the initiative. Either way, the idea is great, keep moving forward!","tag_id":"1979"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1662","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:18","entity_id":"19631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A lot can be done simply by playing with existing data. You could then extrapolate past trends to estimate how many pages are being accessed in the present. The idea is similar to what powers nationaldebtclocks.org.\u00a0\nThe trick is:\n\nDream up a way to lift stats about the relevant pages from stats about all pages. Not trivial, because at a first glance it does not look like the project (eg. the Medicine Project) is part of the primary data \u2013 I need to double check. We could need some advice there.\u00a0\nWrite a script that can fetch the updates and perform the same computation on new data.\u00a0\n\nIs anyone up for downloading a sample dump and trying to do step 1?","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1663","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:18","entity_id":"19631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The idea is similar to what powers nationaldebtclocks.org.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1664","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:18","entity_id":"19650","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Even with medical stuff, we need to distinguish two general use cases:\n1) if we are dealing with principles and trends, governance, and accountability, we could (and maybe we should) register everything\n2) if we are dealing with specific events, or people, then we should agree on a role to anonymise and jam the registration in traceable and sensitive portions.\n\nHow to deal with the 2nd may require that we have officially launched and that our ethical activities are already in place. However, as the conversation currently goes, we are dealing with the 1st, and I would be rather relaxed.","tag_id":"1919"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1665","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:19","entity_id":"19650","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Even with medical stuff, we need to distinguish two general use cases:\n1) if we are dealing with principles and trends, governance, and accountability, we could (and maybe we should) register everything\n2) if we are dealing with specific events, or people, then we should agree on a role to anonymise and jam the registration in traceable and sensitive portions.\n\nHow to deal with the 2nd may require that we have officially launched and that our ethical activities are already in place. However, as the conversation currently goes, we are dealing with the 1st, and I would be rather relaxed.","tag_id":"1980"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1666","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:19","entity_id":"19650","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2) if we are dealing with specific events, or people, then we should agree on a role to anonymise and jam the registration in traceable and sensitive portions.","tag_id":"1922"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1667","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:19","entity_id":"19650","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Even with medical stuff, we need to distinguish two general use cases:\n1) if we are dealing with principles and trends, governance, and accountability, we could (and maybe we should) register everything\n2) if we are dealing with specific events, or people, then we should agree on a role to anonymise and jam the registration in traceable and sensitive portions.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1668","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:19","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"What would a system of social and health care look like if it was reflecting how we want to be taken care of, and how we want to take care of each other, in a fair and sustainable future? How would we behave in such a system, how would products and services support those behaviours and how would we go about making them? Which new kinds of understanding are needed and which cultural defaults block them?\u201c","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1669","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:20","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"What would a system of social and health care look like if it was reflecting how we want to be taken care of, and how we want to take care of each other, in a fair and sustainable future?","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1670","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:20","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"What would a system of social and health care look like if it was reflecting how we want to be taken care of, and how we want to take care of each other, in a fair and sustainable future?","tag_id":"1982"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1671","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:20","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"Which new kinds of understanding are needed and which cultural defaults block them?\u201c","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1672","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:20","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"We would like to leave the event with a very clear understanding of how the project can map onto the current priorities and windows of opportunities open, or opening soon within a number of organisations that could put resources into a project that addresses the focal questions\/theme.","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1673","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:21","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"We would also like to map the gaps in perception between the organisational agendas and how grassroots understand, approach and prioritise the different issues","tag_id":"1983"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1674","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:21","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"We would also like to map the gaps in perception between the organisational agendas and how grassroots understand, approach and prioritise the different issues","tag_id":"1957"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1675","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:21","entity_id":"5422","entity_type":"node","quote":"his could be done in an open conversation online after the event if we publish some well written blogposts to which those interested can react.","tag_id":"1984"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1676","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:23","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"frame the potential impact of OpenCare approach and be used as a practical example because a lot of people have been in touch with the issue.","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1677","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:23","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's one of the field where bottom-up solutions can be developed and co-designed by a wider audience, involving families and specialists.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1678","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:23","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm not sure if it can help but I've just read an article about a recent Dementia care conference, here's some interesting bits:\nPeter Rabins \u2014 director of the division of geriatric psychiatry, school of medicine, at Johns Hopkins University - says that in US, it\u2019s projected that about 16 million people will have Alzheimer disease in 2050. Today, every 67 seconds, a dementia case is found. It is estimated by mid-century that that will happen every 33 seconds because of the aging population.\nBetween 60 percent and 90 percent of people with dementia also have behavioral or psychiatric problems that come from the disease. And about 98 percent of people \u201cwant to live at home with dementia,\u201d Rabins said, \u201cNot everybody can. \"\nThe goal in Alzheimer\u2019s disease treatment, he said, is rehabilitation. \u201cWhat do rehabilitation specialists do?,\u201d Rabins asked. \u201cThey figure out what can the person no longer do, and then we give them an aid. If someone needs a cane because they\u2019ve had a stroke and they are weak on one side, we give them a cane. If they need a walker to be steady, we give them a walker. \u201cBut equally important, they also figure out what can the person still do. And our goal here is to maximize the person\u2019s functioning independence.\u201d","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1679","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:24","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"More than the distinction between commercial \/ non-commercial , i'd use the distinction between profit\/not profit . \u00a0Open doesn't mean free.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1680","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:24","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"More than the distinction between commercial \/ non-commercial , i'd use the distinction between profit\/not profit . \u00a0Open doesn't mean free.","tag_id":"1878"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1681","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:24","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"More than the distinction between commercial \/ non-commercial , i'd use the distinction between profit\/not profit . \u00a0Open doesn't mean free.","tag_id":"1985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1682","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:25","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think that public health is like public transportation, if the focus is profit, it doesn't work properly.","tag_id":"1985"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1683","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:25","entity_id":"19375","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the world we'll have 75 millions with Alzheimer disease in 2030 and 135 millions in \u00a02050\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentprofitAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1918"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1684","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:26","entity_id":"4701","entity_type":"node","quote":"Abstract","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1685","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:26","entity_id":"4701","entity_type":"node","quote":"Abstract: a wealthy couple (he is American, she Italian) bought, equipped and crewed a boat (christened MOAS: Migrants Offshore Aid Station) and is rescuing migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean sea from Africa into Europe (normally Sicily). Many people do this, and tens of thousands have died trying (learn more from a great data journalism enquiry). Since migrants tend to use small boats, too low to have a radar footprint, MOAS locates them with long-range drones.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1686","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:27","entity_id":"4701","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since migrants tend to use small boats, too low to have a radar footprint, MOAS locates them with long-range drones.\u00a0\nThis reminds me of a recent conversation with @trythis. Should we maybe look a little deeper into drone technology? I can think of a number of uses for an EdgeDrone, from documentation to recon in places like Nepal. I wonder what @hexayurt\u00a0and @Matthias\u00a0think...","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1687","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:27","entity_id":"17609","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\u2026 it's about time drones save some lives and do some good. As for uses for drones in Nepal:\n\nExample of drone recon in Nepal after the earthquake (quite drastic HD footage near the epicenter).\nWhen we were in Bhorle village in the hills this week, an idea of using drones to connect the villages crossed my mind repeatedly. Their problem is: they are on neighboring hills with a valley in between, just 20 foot minutes or 5 bike minutes apart if there was a straight way, but instead it's 2 hours walking and climbing on rocky terrain without proper tracks or even stairs. I'm pretty sure drones are of no use here and it's just a first-world pseudo-solution \u2026 but I still hope they could be used to distribute medicines, small tools and parts etc. between the villages. With longer-range drones, it would be useful even for the very remote villages here (which are 4 days of walking to reach the nearest car-navigable street).\n\nFor illustration: Photo one of the kids in Bhorle took when we were there. The next village is barely visible in the top right corner. Deep valley and river in between.","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1688","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:27","entity_id":"17609","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When we were in Bhorle village in the hills this week, an idea of using drones to connect the villages crossed my mind repeatedly. Their problem is: they are on neighboring hills with a valley in between, just 20 foot minutes or 5 bike minutes apart if there was a straight way, but instead it's 2 hours walking and climbing on rocky terrain without proper tracks or even stairs. I'm pretty sure drones are of no use here and it's just a first-world pseudo-solution \u2026 but I still hope they could be used to distribute medicines, small tools and parts etc. between the villages. With longer-range drones, it would be useful even for the very remote villages here (which are 4 days of walking to reach the nearest car-navigable street).","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1689","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:27","entity_id":"17609","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Example of drone recon in Nepal after the earthquake (quite drastic HD footage near the epicenter).","tag_id":"1988"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1690","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:30","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Matthias yeah I am tired of hearing what good drones could do but never seem to get around to actually doing. For example Nepal is not terribly far away from Pakistan where we know there is lots of drones loitering around. Many of them could have hopped over to Nepal with at max one stop-over for refueling in no time flat. I may have missed some (thanks for the link @Alberto ), but so far I haven't seen many of the unambiguously beneficial uses exploited a whole lot. And some of them have been blindingly obvious in the last couple of weeks, and really not difficult to get at least working on.\n\nI don't want to belittle the fact that there are many small initiatives all over the place, and in most cases there is a LOT more work going on inside than meets the eye. One of the problems I have though is that if large sums of government money are to be spent on such a technology - that obviously has a significant and very complex societal impact - we don't seem to bother to discuss it in an effective manner. Such an attempt would include the people that make the tech, the people that operate it, and - very important - the ones affected by it. Before we produce all the facts. With drones we are looking at a very wide range of outcomes we could end up with, some of them very difficult or impossible reverse. Also we should be aware of a problem's roots, even when we feel compelled to fight the symptoms. We need to keep track of the externalities of a technology, and stay realistic.\nAt the moment all money pretty much goes exclusively to the usual suspects. How can civil society, at least parts of the \"global south\", or women's voices be heard and considered in such a process? When would this be done if not in the early stages of making the concepts? Are the current practices established in industry conducive to such a process (large mil ind complex organizations elbowing for money)? How is their track record of managing such programs, that need to stay flexible and permeable to tackle a field full of unknown unknowns (and un-unknow some knowns in the process) - to say it with the words of Rumsfeld and \u017di\u017eek, respectively.\nOf course it won't be simple and it won't be without friction, but if I weigh this against the societal cost of opportunity, and ER's chance to help connect and guide many center actors through a very dynamic edge - the problem has our name written all over it. I would love to hear other people's perception on this before I publish the next steps I could envision this taking. I am not only looking at @Marc @francesco210173 @Baptiste Labat but expressly into the social\/gender direction (@noemi , @SamarAli , others - it is not super urgent but perhaps you know someone you can nudge when you are a little less busy than you must be now?)","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1691","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:31","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can civil society, at least parts of the \"global south\", or women's voices be heard and considered in such a process? When would this be done if not in the early stages of making the concepts? Are the current practices established in industry conducive to such a process (large mil ind complex organizations elbowing for money)? How is their track record of managing such programs, that need to stay flexible and permeable to tackle a field full of unknown unknowns (and un-unknow some knowns in the process) - to say it with the words of Rumsfeld and \u017di\u017eek, respectively.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1692","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:31","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can civil society, at least parts of the \"global south\", or women's voices be heard and considered in such a process? When would this be done if not in the early stages of making the concepts?","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1693","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:31","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Are the current practices established in industry conducive to such a process (large mil ind complex organizations elbowing for money)?","tag_id":"1990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1694","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:32","entity_id":"17818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I expect this is where we'll most easily identify typical organizational blind-spots and see what the motivation of each of the stakeholders is defined by.","tag_id":"1991"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1695","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:32","entity_id":"17818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I expect this is where we'll most easily identify typical organizational blind-spots and see what the motivation of each of the stakeholders is defined by.","tag_id":"1957"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1696","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:32","entity_id":"17818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've also begun to dig into the blog scene of people who know about the military (including technical details) but have remained very critical of it. There are a few and they seem relatively tightly networked - though there's not much commentary. I did another skim of DIY drones, and have lots and lots of technical detail, and a large collection of US defense industry talks which will help understand better how they work in general, and again, provide blind spots, as well as arguments \u00e1 la: If THEY received THAT amount of funding for this BS, it'll border on criminal neglect not to give us seed fund at least.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentgovernment organizationsAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentthird sector organizationsAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1697","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:32","entity_id":"17818","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've also begun to dig into the blog scene of people who know about the military (including technical details) but have remained very critical of it. There are a few and they seem relatively tightly networked - though there's not much commentary. I did another skim of DIY drones, and have lots and lots of technical detail, and a large collection of US defense industry talks which will help understand better how they work in general, and again, provide blind spots, as well as arguments \u00e1 la: If THEY received THAT amount of funding for this BS, it'll border on criminal neglect not to give us seed fund at least.","tag_id":"1992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1698","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:33","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"or example Nepal is not terribly far away from Pakistan where we know there is lots of drones loitering around. Many of them could have hopped over to Nepal with at max one stop-over for refueling in no time flat. I","tag_id":"1992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1699","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:33","entity_id":"17992","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This dude is probably one of the ones you'd be looking for:\nhttp:\/\/rcexplorer.se\/about-me\/\nIf he has a connection to Saab Aerospace - you'd probably cover a lot of ground on that basis. I have an old Saab connection but it is probably too old (also as in senior) to be worth much: http:\/\/www.lighterarena.se\/media\/177375\/pontus_nordin_saab.pdf","tag_id":"1990"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1700","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:33","entity_id":"17998","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What does it mean to \"hear other people's perception on this\", and \"expressly into the social\/gender direction\"?\u00a0 For example: do you want to organize a \"special edition\" community call, taking some time and effort to evoke the \"right\" people? We could probably help with this.","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1701","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:34","entity_id":"17998","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What does it mean to \"hear other people's perception on this\", and \"expressly into the social\/gender direction\"?\u00a0 For example: do you want to organize a \"special edition\" community call, taking some time and effort to evoke the \"right\" people? We could probably help with this.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1702","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:34","entity_id":"17998","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I\u00a0suppose\u00a0I could attempt to connect us with the Italian govt. I even have (exactly three) high-level contacts, but they are all in economic policy making, not in defence. I can shoot an email, but I need to tell them what I am looking for. Can you help me understand?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentincluding minority voicesAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    4 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.","tag_id":"1992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1703","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:34","entity_id":"17998","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I\u00a0suppose\u00a0I could attempt to connect us with the Italian govt. I even have (exactly three) high-level contacts, but they are all in economic policy making, not in defence. I can shoot an email, but I need to tell them what I am looking for. Can you help me understand?","tag_id":"1991"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1704","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:34","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think the \"special edition community call\" will happen but not as next step. I'll try to assemble some info into a really short pitch - perhaps multiple pitches.\nMost likely what I'll do is something like a presentation of 10-15 slides with narration of project concepts, and some more explanation in the appendix to get people who are new to the topic onto the same page.\nIf I get the impression we have a fighting chance to reach \"critical mass\" for some sort of project (with various ways and degrees of participation), I'll try to frame it in a more orthodox way. I'll try to shoot for something that can start small, but demonstrates potential impact, and a path to ramp it up.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1705","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:35","entity_id":"17632","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can civil society, at least parts of the \"global south\", or women's voices be heard and considered in such a process?","tag_id":"1993"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1706","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:35","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my opinion drones are at the point where many of the non-innovative, technologically skeptical, and clueless parts of society have decided that drones will play a significant role in the future*. I am not sure how large this part will actually be. I think it is a pretty complex problem, but that is a story for later.\nNow of course some actors smell a bigger market or faster ROI than others. These are likely to push for funding and policy changes (FAA & EASA), which may end up making alternative routes of development difficult or impossible. As drones have been largely developed in a military environment, this defines the perspective of many of these early players (to some degree) at least.\nHowever: We're about to introduce drones into many of our everyday lives - not just over the heads of an enemy army. We need to bring diverse public interests to the table. And we need to involve people into design decisions somehow. The reference to gender was because my impression has been that the female views don't seem to have a lot of traction in this. Nadia gave a good exception - but it has very few views. Here I am not talking so much about a lack of female engineers working on drones (quite a few do). I am more thinking about the global (especially: informal) economic activity that represents a large fraction of economic activity in developing nations. Also, I am thinking of female equality \/ empowerment \/ safety aspects which could be addressed more effectively if their voices were represented throughout the process.","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1707","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:35","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"*Outside of the military.\nThey will definitely play a role on the battlefield - probably an important one. To be honest this is a field I am interested as well, because technology can often make military conflict significantly more \"humane\" or less \"humane\". And it often indirectly influences general power structures significantly over time. I think it is worthwhile to look at this - but I also think 99% of the time, 99% of the drones should be busy doing something less ambiguously beneficial. That is what I'd like to concentrate on in the context of edgeryders. If we can tap into bloated and headless defense budgets to do this (and save social budgets for other projects) it may merit a discussion.","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1708","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:35","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These are likely to push for funding and policy changes (FAA & EASA), which may end up making alternative routes of development difficult or impossible. As drones have been largely developed in a military environment, this defines the perspective of many of these early players (to some degree) at least.","tag_id":"1992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1709","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Now of course some actors smell a bigger market or faster ROI than others. These are likely to push for funding and policy changes (FAA & EASA), which may end up making alternative routes of development difficult or impossible. As drones have been largely developed in a military environment, this defines the perspective of many of these early players (to some degree) at least.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1710","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And we need to involve people into design decisions somehow. The reference to gender was because my impression has been that the female views don't seem to have a lot of traction in this. Nadia gave a good exception - but it has very few views. Here I am not talking so much about a lack of female engineers working on drones (quite a few do). I am more thinking about the global (especially: informal) economic activity that represents a large fraction of economic activity in developing nations. Also, I am thinking of female equality \/ empowerment \/ safety aspects which could be addressed more effectively if their voices were represented throughout the process.","tag_id":"1993"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1711","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And we need to involve people into design decisions somehow. The reference to gender was because my impression has been that the female views don't seem to have a lot of traction in this. Nadia gave a good exception - but it has very few views. Here I am not talking so much about a lack of female engineers working on drones (quite a few do). I am more thinking about the global (especially: informal) economic activity that represents a large fraction of economic activity in developing nations. Also, I am thinking of female equality \/ empowerment \/ safety aspects which could be addressed more effectively if their voices were represented throughout the process.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1712","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":". We need to bring diverse public interests to the table. And we need to involve people into design decisions somehow. The reference to gender was because my impression has been that the female views don't seem to have a lot of traction in this. Nadia gave a good exception - but it has very few views. Here I am not talking so much about a lack of female engineers working on drones (quite a few do). I am more thinking about the global (especially: informal) economic activity that represents a large fraction of economic activity in developing nations. Also, I am thinking of female equality \/ empowerment \/ safety aspects which could be addressed more effectively if their voices were represented throughout the process.","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1713","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"18001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"*Outside of the military.\nThey will definitely play a role on the battlefield - probably an important one. To be honest this is a field I am interested as well, because technology can often make military conflict significantly more \"humane\" or less \"humane\". And it often indirectly influences general power structures significantly over time. I think it is worthwhile to look at this - but I also think 99% of the time, 99% of the drones should be busy doing something less ambiguously beneficial. That is what I'd like to concentrate on in the context of edgeryders. If we can tap into bloated and headless defense budgets to do this (and save social budgets for other projects) it may merit a discussion.","tag_id":"1992"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1714","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:36","entity_id":"17980","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just came across this article about how the Chinese use drones against cheating during exams.","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1715","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17981","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But it is a good example of things most would not think of. It also illustrates to what degree a technological \"arms race\" can influence society, and policies. Apparently they needed a mobile sensor to scan the environment for transmissions into the classroom.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1716","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17981","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It also illustrates to what degree a technological \"arms race\" can influence society, and policies. Apparently they needed a mobile sensor to scan the environment for transmissions into the classroom.","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1717","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17981","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Apparently they needed a mobile sensor to scan the environment for transmissions into the classroom.","tag_id":"1994"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1718","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17980","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just came across this article about how the Chinese use drones against cheating during exams.","tag_id":"1994"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1719","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"although not available for free, these friend of a friend's fictions and reflections on how drones might change culture, behaviour and our relation to physical space in the near future might be good food for thought. I find the urbanist\/architect take particularly interesting, since considering how soon-to-be-inconspicuous drones might build\/change the function and meaning of a living space feels accessible (both in imagining it, and shaping it, since there's no drone policing\/governance yet).","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1720","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I find the urbanist\/architect take particularly interesting, since considering how soon-to-be-inconspicuous drones might build\/change the function and meaning of a living space feels accessible (both in imagining it, and shaping it, since there's no drone policing\/governance yet).","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1721","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:37","entity_id":"17991","entity_type":"comment","quote":"reflections on how drones might change culture, behaviour and our relation to physical space in the near future might be good food for thought.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1722","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:38","entity_id":"17993","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Did you see the BAE ARGUS surveillance video I linked to somewhere? If you used that for city planning\/zoning it would be a very powerful tool - for good OR bad. I have difficulties believing we will collectively abstain from it on some moral grounds, especially in large cities.\u00a0\nThe more security concerned (but bottom-up) side is covered pretty fairly well from here (though the blog slowed down a lot). It still has a lot of good recommended reading.","tag_id":"1994"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1723","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:38","entity_id":"17993","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Those were blips that did not make it on my radar before - perhaps because they are more coming from an architect\/design\/society angle to this. I'll try to see if I can get a quick look inside the book somewhere to judge whether it is worth the money for me. Did you see the BAE ARGUS surveillance video I linked to somewhere? If you used that for city planning\/zoning it would be a very powerful tool - for good OR bad. I have difficulties believing we will collectively abstain from it on some moral grounds, especially in large cities.\u00a0\nThe more security concerned (but bottom-up) side is covered pretty fairly well from here (though the blog slowed down a lot). It still has a lot of good recommended reading.\nWhat I'd like to see is more info from the sustainable development and agri crowd. I know of \"the reforestation project\", but I am sceptical. I am particularly looking for the less formal and organized (lobby) voices.","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1724","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:38","entity_id":"17993","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What I'd like to see is more info from the sustainable development and agri crowd. I know of \"the reforestation project\", but I am sceptical. I am particularly looking for the less formal and organized (lobby) voices.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1725","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:38","entity_id":"17993","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Did you see the BAE ARGUS surveillance video I linked to somewhere? If you used that for city planning\/zoning it would be a very powerful tool - for good OR bad.","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1726","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:38","entity_id":"17994","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Will get in touch with David Windest\u00e5l, thanks looks interesting :)\nAshley Dara does hardware in extreme environments and has done work in Nepal ping @Matthias. (thank you @Jean Russell\u00a0for the suggestion).\u00a0\nAnother one \u00a0is Emily Jacobi\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/sf-2J0crYTQ\nAnother lead came through a Swedish connection, Will Slackfield\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/willsackfield","tag_id":"1995"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1727","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:39","entity_id":"18344","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here is how drones will be useful in Poland though I know it's not relevant. Sorry not sorry :P\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1728","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:39","entity_id":"18344","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here is how drones will be useful in Poland though I know it's not relevant. Sorry not sorry :P","tag_id":"1886"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1729","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:39","entity_id":"18344","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here is how drones will be useful in Poland though I know it's not relevant. Sorry not sorry :P","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1730","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"18345","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is an extremely good example of the moral and practical challenges faced. And it addresses an issue that in not so far on the male side of the spectrum...","tag_id":"1919"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1731","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"18345","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is an extremely good example of the moral and practical challenges faced. And it addresses an issue that in not so far on the male side of the spectrum...","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1732","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"18344","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here is how drones will be useful in Poland though I know it's not relevant. Sorry not sorry :P\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentactivismAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentlegalityAmelia\n\n  \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1996"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1733","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"18374","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I know, right @Alberto? I used to live in Poland and this was a real issue there. Women had to travel to Germany every time to get an abortion. I was so surprised and it seemed to be such a \u00a0hypocrisy considering Poland is in EU and so progressive otherwise.\nLike people would sin in every possible way - getting drunk, lying, cheating,etc and then go pray on Sundays in the church and consider themselves righteous Christians. So how come abortion is not legal I would wonder?\nBut it doesn't surprise me any more, religious hypocrisy is the same everywhere - also in Armenia\/Georgia(\"cradles of Christianity\") and Morocco(a 100% Muslim country).","tag_id":"1996"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1734","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:40","entity_id":"18374","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I know, right @Alberto? I used to live in Poland and this was a real issue there. Women had to travel to Germany every time to get an abortion. I was so surprised and it seemed to be such a \u00a0hypocrisy considering Poland is in EU and so progressive otherwise.\nLike people would sin in every possible way - getting drunk, lying, cheating,etc and then go pray on Sundays in the church and consider themselves righteous Christians. So how come abortion is not legal I would wonder?\nBut it doesn't surprise me any more, religious hypocrisy is the same everywhere - also in Armenia\/Georgia(\"cradles of Christianity\") and Morocco(a 100% Muslim country).","tag_id":"1997"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1735","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"22466","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a drone-challenge for a civil application out now. It has just started, more info:\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4iznBFghD4o","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1736","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"22644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is a design for a civil drone. I've been going through likely use cases now and in the future for a while, and there is one in particular that I would like to discuss with you guys and ideally Millie. I've already contacted her and gave her a heads up. This is relatively tight deadline (26 days left). If you would be open for a group call, I'd like to proceed as follows:","tag_id":"1986"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1737","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:41","entity_id":"22644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Pick a tiny team of EdgeRyders with complementary skills and creds, find the right person at LM - probably Florian Feise, and the right person or two within UN\/NGO scene (Milie +?), sit down together and build a very rough scenario \/ 80-20 business case that has just enough detail to get a Letter of Endorsement from the next higher level, and with that knock on Airbus' door.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1738","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:42","entity_id":"22644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've submitted an entry to a design challenge over at local motors (also warrants a visit for they technical platform implementation):","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1739","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:42","entity_id":"22644","entity_type":"comment","quote":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4iznBFghD4o\nIt is a design for a civil drone. I've been going through likely use cases now and in the future for a while, and there is one in particular that I would like to discuss with you guys and ideally Millie.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1740","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"4698","entity_type":"node","quote":"A thoughtful article on the implementation of co-production in healthcare:\n\nhttp:\/\/www.implementationscience.com\/content\/10\/1\/75\/abstract","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1741","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:43","entity_id":"4698","entity_type":"node","quote":"A thoughtful article on the implementation of co-production in healthcare:","tag_id":"1998"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1742","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:44","entity_id":"4698","entity_type":"node","quote":"A thoughtful article on the implementation of co-production in healthcare:\n\nhttp:\/\/www.implementationscience.com\/content\/10\/1\/75\/abstract","tag_id":"1897"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1743","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:44","entity_id":"4626","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"While you\u2019re on Instagram looking at puppies, artisan desserts and celebrity selfies, some doctors are on a different photo sharing app, looking at gangrene, gallstones and rashes.\"","tag_id":"1999"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1744","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:45","entity_id":"4626","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"While you\u2019re on Instagram looking at puppies, artisan desserts and celebrity selfies, some doctors are on a different photo sharing app, looking at gangrene, gallstones and rashes.\"","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1745","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"peer-to-peer","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1746","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"The scenario is that of a financial meltdown. Even if there\u2019s no money, parts of the system stay in place (people, buildings, machinery, knowledge and many procedures). But some things may become scarce (supplies of consumables and fuel) or will have to change (many procedures).","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1747","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:53","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Supplies (energy, consumables): prioritise transport, synthesise some medication locally, repurpose existing physical resources, etc.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1748","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:54","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"One example of \u201cneed\u201d is food, and it\u2019s solved at different \u201clevels\u201d; in my personal case, food is grown internationally and brought to me via international-national-local transport. So, if international markets or transport break, I\u2019d have to look elsewhere or grow food locally. (Poor farmers grow their food locally, and use no transport. In a bad-weather crisis, they need international supplies delivered to them. Or they move.)","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1749","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"The model is simply a spreadsheet of \u201cneeds\u201d x \u201clevels\u201d.","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1750","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"One example of \u201cneed\u201d is food, and it\u2019s solved at different \u201clevels\u201d; in my personal case, food is grown internationally and brought to me via international-national-local transport. So, if international markets or transport break, I\u2019d have to look elsewhere or grow food locally. (Poor farmers grow their food locally, and use no transport. In a bad-weather crisis, they need international supplies delivered to them. Or they move.)","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1751","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Personally I\u2019ve been looking at Vinay Gupta\u2019s Simple Critical Infrastructure Maps (SCIM) model for a pandemic, which would be a different scenario.","tag_id":"2001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1752","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Vinay\u2019s model includes \u201ctoo hot, too cold, hunger, thirst, disease and injury\u201d (for the individual), \u201ccommunication, transport, workplace and resource-sharing\u201d (for groups), and up to a total of 18 items for organisations and nation-states.","tag_id":"2001"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1753","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:55","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"If the health system is a big organisation (really, a network of many organisations), then we want to look at more specific needs, which are covered by existing provision-systems, and if those provision-systems break then we need to look at alternatives (because needs stay with us!).","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1754","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"If the health system is a big organisation (really, a network of many organisations), then we want to look at more specific needs, which are covered by existing provision-systems, and if those provision-systems break then we need to look at alternatives (because needs stay with us!).","tag_id":"1933"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1755","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"In health systems, the basic needs of the individual (shelter\/clothes, water, food) and groups (communications, transport) are still there.\nSpecialised needs include: \"sterilisation\", \"main groups of meds\" (anesthetics, painkillers, insulin, cancerkillers, etc), \"communications\" (need can be produced by good protocols for local action), etc. Not a comprehensive list, but the rest can be inferred by analogy.","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1756","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"If the electric grid fails, \"sterilisation\" can still be done with generators or boiling. If medicine markets fail, we\u2019d be looking at making them locally if we can, etc.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1757","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:56","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Here\u2019s how I'd suggest we approach the 2.5 hour session:\n\nIn 15 minutes (or less) I\u2019d briefly explain how (I think) healthcare works using the SCIM model, and together we\u2019d focus on what breaks in our scenario.\nIn 15 minutes, our network experts would look at it from the \u201cnetwork\u201d point of view. I can imagine some things (each person has contact with others within the system), but not others. Together we can flesh it out, learn and contribute to the solutions, so do come!\nWe can then make groups of 3-4 people for each area. Each area would pose a specific subchallenge, and each group would be expected to come up with workable ideas. (If there are many areas, a group might want to do more than one area if they work really fast.)","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1758","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"A hyper-complex system such as \u201chealth\u201d can be split up in many different ways. The general focus is \u201cwe have people and buildings and knowledge, but supplies may be costly or unavailable\u201d. We think the following might work as \u201csub-focus areas\u201d for our creative thinking:","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1759","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Peer-to-peer diagnosis and treatment. (Even diagnosis of epidemics?)","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1760","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Peer-to-peer diagnosis and treatment. (Even diagnosis of epidemics?)","tag_id":"1970"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1761","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Low-cost pharmaceutical products: medicines, prosthetics, etc. (Include water filters, compost toilets, hand washing in case there\u2019s a general break-down and not just health-care is affected?)","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1762","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 14:59","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Low-cost pharmaceutical products: medicines, prosthetics, etc. (Include water filters, compost toilets, hand washing in case there\u2019s a general break-down and not just health-care is affected?)","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1763","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prevention through life-style changes: can we help each other live healthier lives and enjoy the process?","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1764","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Cooperative help when there\u2019s need for transport (or this is part of #1).","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1765","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"Cooperative help when there\u2019s need for transport (or this is part of #1).","tag_id":"2006"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1766","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"What are the networks involved: what people are closest to the problem? who provides the services now? who could provide some alternatives?\nHow would the sub-focus needs be \"solved\": reinforce the present system if possible, substitute some elements, do a full redesign of the provision system, change some protocols, etc. Here, creative thinking can be applied to the fullest. If you\u2019re a permaculturist, please apply permacultural design principles such as \u201crelative location for mutual service\u201d, etc.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1767","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:00","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I suggest we look at countries with effective health systems but which are \"low cost\" (as a percentage of GDP) as that may give useful insights on how they have managed without having access to certain elements in the international supply chain. Cuba springs to mind as an example.","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1768","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I suggest we look at countries with effective health systems but which are \"low cost\" (as a percentage of GDP) as that may give useful insights on how they have managed without having access to certain elements in the international supply chain. Cuba springs to mind as an example.","tag_id":"2007"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1769","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what is synthesisable at a local level when the supply cain is cut?How energy dependedant are health systems in these contexts, i.e. what happens with no petroleum?All health systems have mechanisms to allocate resources and decide not to save some people's lives - how would that work at a local level?When we speak of networks are we refering to human networks or do we hypothesise scenarios where there is state breakdown but communication infrastructure still functions? In the latter case what does this provide or enable?What lessons can be drawn concerning health systems from past crises e.g. WWII or more recently the change from Yugoslavia (effective health system) to the Serbian\/Bosnian war zones? How did health systems behave in post-Soviet Russia?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1770","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What lessons can be drawn concerning health systems from past crises e.g. WWII or more recently the change from Yugoslavia (effective health system) to the Serbian\/Bosnian war zones? How did health systems behave in post-Soviet Russia?\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentresearch questionAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"2007"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1771","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What lessons can be drawn concerning health systems from past crises e.g. WWII or more recently the change from Yugoslavia (effective health system) to the Serbian\/Bosnian war zones? How did health systems behave in post-Soviet Russia?","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1772","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When we speak of networks are we refering to human networks or do we hypothesise scenarios where there is state breakdown but communication infrastructure still functions? In the latter case what does this provide or enable?","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1773","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"When we speak of networks are we refering to human networks or do we hypothesise scenarios where there is state breakdown but communication infrastructure still functions? In the latter case what does this provide or enable?","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1774","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All health systems have mechanisms to allocate resources and decide not to save some people's lives - how would that work at a local level?","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1775","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:01","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All health systems have mechanisms to allocate resources and decide not to save some people's lives - how would that work at a local level?","tag_id":"2008"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1776","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All health systems have mechanisms to allocate resources and decide not to save some people's lives - how would that work at a local level?","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1777","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How energy dependedant are health systems in these contexts, i.e. what happens with no petroleum?","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1778","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"4199","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what is synthesisable at a local level when the supply cain is cut?","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1779","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:02","entity_id":"4203","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he only one on which I feel I have anything to contribute so far is number 4: in my understanding we are speaking of human networks. I would probably try to design p2p diagnosis and trreatment through networks that minimize the reliance on large communication infrastructure - though you can hypothesize that there would be some nonlocal communication, even if lo-tech and with long lags between iterations.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1780","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4203","entity_type":"comment","quote":"he only one on which I feel I have anything to contribute so far is number 4: in my understanding we are speaking of human networks. I would probably try to design p2p diagnosis and trreatment through networks that minimize the reliance on large communication infrastructure - though you can hypothesize that there would be some nonlocal communication, even if lo-tech and with long lags between iterations.","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1781","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4203","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would probably try to design p2p diagnosis and trreatment through networks that minimize the reliance on large communication infrastructure - though you can hypothesize that there would be some nonlocal communication, even if lo-tech and with long lags between iterations.","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1782","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've asked at my local pharmacy, and a friend who worked upstream in the supply chain. The repeated answer is \"not much\".","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1783","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I asked somebody in my twitter network who is into DIY biotechnology, with a specific question about insulin and he wrote a blogpost saying it wasn't doable right now, and there were things they could work on in the future - apparently it's not simple at all.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1784","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I guess it depends. Some medications are generics (doable by several makers) and are already doable more or less in a distributed way, say a factory per 40 million people or less. (That would be a way to measure distributedness, no?) But some are really concentrated in a few working hands.","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1785","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:03","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've asked at my local pharmacy, and a friend who worked upstream in the supply chain. The repeated answer is \"not much\".","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1786","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:04","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Part of the trouble is that medications themselves have long and winding supply chains, which in some circumstances (a bad pandemic) are thought to be susceptible to disruption. Here, we're talking about a handful of countries being affected, with \"maker countries\" probably unaffected, or at least less affected. So the supply would be there, it's just that you can't pay for it because you're suddenly poor. If that's the case, then maybe some important medications should just be paid for with international solidarity money. How much and how that's handled, I don't know.Medications could hypothetically go into a spreadsheet, with how many are affected, how much they are affected, how much medication is needed (people x doses), etc. After appropriate sorting, the spreadsheet would give us 3 categories: \"impossible\" (impossible to do here, so we either import them, or we die), \"possible\" (we need to change how we do things, and we should start looking into \"how\" as soon as we can), and \"done\" (we already make them locally, so they are not really an issue).My guess is most medications go into the \"impossible\", but we'd need to ask real experts (world-wide) about \"possible\" and \"done\".For our exercise, we'd just have to consider the three categories, and asume each is dealt with differently.If there's money or if medications are paid for, transport is not the real problem, because these things are not heavy. Let's go for (I think) high-ish figures, and say 5% of the population need 100 grams of medication a week, that's ... 50000 x 100 \/ 1000 ... 5000 kilograms per million people and per week. A couple of medium-sized trucks per million and per week. http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Truck_classification","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1787","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:04","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've asked at my local pharmacy, and a friend who worked upstream in the supply chain. The repeated answer is \"not much\".I asked somebody in my twitter network who is into DIY biotechnology, with a specific question about insulin and he wrote a blogpost saying it wasn't doable right now, and there were things they could work on in the future - apparently it's not simple at all.I guess it depends. Some medications are generics (doable by several makers) and are already doable more or less in a distributed way, say a factory per 40 million people or less. (That would be a way to measure distributedness, no?) But some are really concentrated in a few working hands.Part of the trouble is that medications themselves have long and winding supply chains, which in some circumstances (a bad pandemic) are thought to be susceptible to disruption. Here, we're talking about a handful of countries being affected, with \"maker countries\" probably unaffected, or at least less affected. So the supply would be there, it's just that you can't pay for it because you're suddenly poor. If that's the case, then maybe some important medications should just be paid for with international solidarity money. How much and how that's handled, I don't know.Medications could hypothetically go into a spreadsheet, with how many are affected, how much they are affected, how much medication is needed (people x doses), etc. After appropriate sorting, the spreadsheet would give us 3 categories: \"impossible\" (impossible to do here, so we either import them, or we die), \"possible\" (we need to change how we do things, and we should start looking into \"how\" as soon as we can), and \"done\" (we already make them locally, so they are not really an issue).My guess is most medications go into the \"impossible\", but we'd need to ask real experts (world-wide) about \"possible\" and \"done\".For our exercise, we'd just have to consider the three categories, and asume each is dealt with differently.If there's money or if medications are paid for, transport is not the real problem, because these things are not heavy. Let's go for (I think) high-ish figures, and say 5% of the population need 100 grams of medication a week, that's ... 50000 x 100 \/ 1000 ... 5000 kilograms per million people and per week. A couple of medium-sized trucks per million and per week. http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Truck_classificationSo, factors are 1) production, 2) payment and 3) transport. (Maybe there are others, like quality control, local distribution, etc, but we can work from those 3 factors.)Just asking the important questions might take us somewhere - if not now, then later.Just my 2 cents!","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1788","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So the supply would be there, it's just that you can't pay for it because you're suddenly poor. If that's the case, then maybe some important medications should just be paid for with international solidarity money. How much and how that's handled, I don't know.","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1789","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Here, we're talking about a handful of countries being affected, with \"maker countries\" probably unaffected, or at least less affected. So the supply would be there, it's just that you can't pay for it because you're suddenly poor. If that's the case, then maybe some important medications should just be paid for with international solidarity money. How much and how that's handled, I don't know.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1790","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Medications could hypothetically go into a spreadsheet, with how many are affected, how much they are affected, how much medication is needed (people x doses), etc. After appropriate sorting, the spreadsheet would give us 3 categories: \"impossible\" (impossible to do here, so we either import them, or we die), \"possible\" (we need to change how we do things, and we should start looking into \"how\" as soon as we can), and \"done\" (we already make them locally, so they are not really an issue).","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1791","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:05","entity_id":"4206","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If there's money or if medications are paid for, transport is not the real problem, because these things are not heavy. Let's go for (I think) high-ish figures, and say 5% of the population need 100 grams of medication a week, that's ... 50000 x 100 \/ 1000 ... 5000 kilograms per million people and per week. A couple of medium-sized trucks per million and per week. http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Truck_classificationSo, factors are 1) production, 2) payment and 3) transport. (Maybe there are others, like quality control, local distribution, etc, but we can work from those 3 factors.)","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1792","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"4209","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Lucas, this is great but it has a small problem: it presupposes linearity. That means, if now we consume X mediation per week each, well, that's what we need. This kind of assumption defeats the whole point of a resilience exercise, which is built on the incompatible assumption that X medication is NOT going to be there for you. Linearity assumptions are particularly toxic for the resilience crowd since the Club of Rome predicted that we would run out of several major raw materials in the 1970s.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1793","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"4209","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Lucas, this is great but it has a small problem: it presupposes linearity. That means, if now we consume X mediation per week each, well, that's what we need. This kind of assumption defeats the whole point of a resilience exercise, which is built on the incompatible assumption that X medication is NOT going to be there for you. Linearity assumptions are particularly toxic for the resilience crowd since the Club of Rome predicted that we would run out of several major raw materials in the 1970s.","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1794","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"4209","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So let's look at health, not medication. Instead of sleeping pills, prescribe cutting wood or long-distance running, for example (works a charm for me). Can we do it? You are the doctor.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1795","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:06","entity_id":"4227","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually, we shouldn't really look at how much medication we've been using.We should look at real problems, whatever that is. The old issue of \"silent high blood pressure\" vs \"obvious need for conversation\".Could networks filter what matters? I wonder.","tag_id":"2004"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1796","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"4212","entity_type":"comment","quote":"He says that the word for \"RESILIENCE\" in human and social development is \"SUSTAINABILITY\". A better term is acual \"REPRODUCIBILITY\", capability of reprodcing itself over time by its own resources. This is not only aplicable not only for nature & for societies, but also for the human & the world level.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1797","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"4212","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Diverse components interacting simbiotically, here interpreted as not parasitically but as equitably, is the key.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1798","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"4212","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would sugest we sould also focus on the things that keep us healty and in good shape on a dayly basis without the need of medicine. [food, living environment, risk factors, etc.]\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentmapping healthcare systemsAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1799","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"4215","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yeah, I agree. If you read the report, you will find that one of the sub-groups is on prevention. Prevention should be paramount anyway, but we all know it is not, and in truth health care top managers, ministers etc. care more about treatment, large hospitals etc.","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1800","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:07","entity_id":"4215","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In a financial meltdown scenario, treatment is extremely difficult to deliver, and you just\u00a0havve\u00a0to minimize it by boosting prevention instead, just as you suggest.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentpublic health\/lifestyle changesAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1801","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4226","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If someone with chronic bronquitis stops smoking, he (it used to be a \"he\", anyway) will still have chronic bronquitis.We need to do both.Both without much money, but with lots of other ingredients. which we should look for, and cook well.","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1802","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4226","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If someone with chronic bronquitis stops smoking, he (it used to be a \"he\", anyway) will still have chronic bronquitis.We need to do both.Both without much money, but with lots of other ingredients. which we should look for, and cook well.","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1803","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. Financial meltdown? Resilience is about being adaptable and surviving unknown shocks - so wouldn't it be better to think about the resilience of a health system to a variety of shocks not just one?","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1804","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. Financial meltdown? Resilience is about being adaptable and surviving unknown shocks - so wouldn't it be better to think about the resilience of a health system to a variety of shocks not just one?","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1805","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2. What are the problems of financial meltdown - we could easily spend (or waste, depending on your point of view) the whole 2.5 hour session identifying these, which would be a crucial stage if trying to design a resilient system to respond to such problems. I'm not sure we'd all agree either...","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1806","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:08","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2. What are the problems of financial meltdown - we could easily spend (or waste, depending on your point of view) the whole 2.5 hour session identifying these, which would be a crucial stage if trying to design a resilient system to respond to such problems. I'm not sure we'd all agree either...","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1807","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2. What are the problems of financial meltdown - we could easily spend (or waste, depending on your point of view) the whole 2.5 hour session identifying these, which would be a crucial stage if trying to design a resilient system to respond to such problems. I'm not sure we'd all agree either...","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1808","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"3. Health? Ok I'm very interested in this, and it would be a key sector - but I feel it's slightly odd at a conference like this not to leave more room for discussion of what we understand by resilience and how we think it can be\u00a0 usefully applied as a concept. This level of detail feels like it might suffocate valuable experiences people have had regarding attempting to increase resilience \/ thinking about how it applies to other sectors \/ more widely. The way the proposal above looks, the implication is given that technical knowledge of health is required?","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1809","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The way the proposal above looks, the implication is given that technical knowledge of health is required?","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1810","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4217","entity_type":"comment","quote":"4. To me, this whole thing looks more like business continuity planning, rather than resilience, in short.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1811","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I too think \"resilience\" is about a variety of threats, not always one at a time. \"Interesting threats\" (speaking Chinese here) - say climate change, peak oil, bad pandemics, etc - all have a tendency to be locally not-easy to predict, and then fluid when they evolve. So, for example, a financial meltdown can start out bad or worse, and may later conceivably morph into, well, war. If the threat is (or becomes) bad enough, domino effects start to happen, and then it almost doesn't matter what started it. Resilience that keeps a broad view, but that's also locally specific, is - I think - the way to go.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1812","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I too think \"resilience\" is about a variety of threats, not always one at a time. \"Interesting threats\" (speaking Chinese here) - say climate change, peak oil, bad pandemics, etc - all have a tendency to be locally not-easy to predict, and then fluid when they evolve. So, for example, a financial meltdown can start out bad or worse, and may later conceivably morph into, well, war. If the threat is (or becomes) bad enough, domino effects start to happen, and then it almost doesn't matter what started it. Resilience that keeps a broad view, but that's also locally specific, is - I think - the way to go.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1813","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:09","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Resilience that keeps a broad view, but that's also locally specific, is - I think - the way to go.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1814","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Now, we only have 2.5 hours, so I think we need to do like when we eat spaghetti: select where to stick the fork, then spin the fork once or twice depending on how big our mouth is.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1815","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1) We could use a strictly limited time to look at a few \"worst impacts in vital areas\". No need to cover it all, and no need to agree on everything. But we might \"mostly agree\" on a few priorities, like, I don't know, \"young diabetics would die without insulin\", \"baby delivery and heart attacks still happen\", \"what if I break my skull\", \"some vaccines are clearly useful\", \"we'll see the effects of current overweight and smoking in a few years\", or whatever it is that we agree on.","tag_id":"2008"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1816","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1) We could use a strictly limited time to look at a few \"worst impacts in vital areas\". No need to cover it all, and no need to agree on everything. But we might \"mostly agree\" on a few priorities, like, I don't know, \"young diabetics would die without insulin\", \"baby delivery and heart attacks still happen\", \"what if I break my skull\", \"some vaccines are clearly useful\", \"we'll see the effects of current overweight and smoking in a few years\", or whatever it is that we agree on.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1817","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4225","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2) Then, we could look for ways to serve those vital, persistent needs - the system may break, but the needs stay. (Not with business as usual, because this is not about \"saving the grid\" but about \"staying warm in winter\". Focus on needs, not in old systems.) We don't need to be experts in technicalities, and I'd personally find it a good secondary outcome if we come up with a list of questions for specialists. But certainly we can use everything we know how to use: networks of people, lateral thinking, permacultural design, and whatever we all bring.","tag_id":"2008"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1818","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Two: the selling argument. The long discussion following Vinay's \"War\" post touched, among other things, onto the difficulty to sell resilience. #LOTE is after all a big governmental setting, so people will be looking at us with a lot of skepticism. We thought it would be a nice chance to hone our skills at pitching resilience as a sound, sensible policy issue. So, tactically we stay away from \"zombie apocalypse\" narrative and try to impress the audience with our pragmatism and technical smarts.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1819","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:10","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Two: the selling argument. The long discussion following Vinay's \"War\" post touched, among other things, onto the difficulty to sell resilience. #LOTE is after all a big governmental setting, so people will be looking at us with a lot of skepticism. We thought it would be a nice chance to hone our skills at pitching resilience as a sound, sensible policy issue. So, tactically we stay away from \"zombie apocalypse\" narrative and try to impress the audience with our pragmatism and technical smarts.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1820","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"comment","quote":"One: 2.5 hours means we have to choose a subset of a subset of a subset of an issue, or it will be unmanageable. Health care in\u00a0 a financial meltdown was suggested by Vinay as a means to (1) connect to the upcoming Greek elections (next week they could find it very hard to pay forn their national health service as the public sector runs into a liquidity stonewall) and (2) take advantage of Lucas's expertise. Now of course, with you and Simone, we have in the session two people who have hands.on experience of permaculture, and the session could be rearranged around food security (for example: how can a 20K inhabitants city in, say, Northern France achieve self-sufficiency in food production?). I am good with that, but then you have to take the lead!","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1821","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"comment","quote":"No, this does not look much like business continuity planning to me. Reason: we are going to stay clear from linearity assumptions (see my Too linear comment below). Once you do that, you refocus on needs (a very different thing from demand), and the business side of the equation melts away. If the exercise were just about how to float a downsized version of the same system you already have, then of course you would be right. But there is probably no way that's a defensible approach in a financial meltdown, so we get to be radical and realistic at the same time.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1822","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"4234","entity_type":"comment","quote":"No, this does not look much like business continuity planning to me. Reason: we are going to stay clear from linearity assumptions (see my Too linear comment below). Once you do that, you refocus on needs (a very different thing from demand), and the business side of the equation melts away. If the exercise were just about how to float a downsized version of the same system you already have, then of course you would be right. But there is probably no way that's a defensible approach in a financial meltdown, so we get to be radical and realistic at the same time.","tag_id":"2008"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1823","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:11","entity_id":"4256","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm not so sure about the difficulty 'selling' the concept of resilience... it seems to be almost everywhere at the moment (almost as ubiquitous - and approaching the level of confusion over meaning - as 'sustainable'). I'm not keen on the language of 'selling' things either - how about 'get people excited about', 'inspire', 'enthuse', 'educate' or 'teach' - do we have to use the language of markets and marketing? I don't want to be a snake-oil salesman for 'resilience' as a concept or policy - I want to live in a resilient neighbourhood\/locality\/community\/country\/continent\/world! Yes, that will involve policy, but more importantly, it will involve people!","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1824","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4256","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I want to live in a resilient neighbourhood\/locality\/community\/country\/continent\/world! Yes, that will involve policy, but more importantly, it will involve people!","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1825","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4256","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I want to live in a resilient neighbourhood\/locality\/community\/country\/continent\/world! Yes, that will involve policy, but more importantly, it will involve people!","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1826","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4235","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am so in on this, and have been doing a lot of heavy-lifting-thinking about networked approaches to health and a networks understanding to resilience... TBC at the conference :)\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1827","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4235","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am so in on this, and have been doing a lot of heavy-lifting-thinking about networked approaches to health and a networks understanding to resilience... TBC at the conference :)\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1828","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4244","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I read somewhere that it's a good idea to have some \"silent time\" within the session, so that we can each write our notes. That way, each of us enriches the set of useful ideas, increasing originality.","tag_id":"1939"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1829","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:12","entity_id":"4240","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I thought to improve the priority of the comunications between citizens and istitutions during an emergency in a field (as those of the protection civil) with tecnological toolmand software to install in the field!","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1830","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"4243","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Communications systems that are deployed quickly are helpful in many (or all!) emergencies, and from what I've been reading (Haiti, frontlineSMS, open-source mapping systems, crisiscamp, etc) they are being used more and more in rapid emergencies.","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1831","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"4243","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This makes me think about the nature of an economic meltdown. A person becomes unemployed in a day. But for a community the process happens gradually - or maybe there are \"jumps\" when compensation mechanisms (help from families or from unemployment funds) themselves fail and, almost with a noise, snap broken. So, in fewer words, I don't really know how quickly this will play out.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1832","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"4243","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In any case, that's one potential difference between economic meltdown and other crises: speed.Another difference is how much communication is needed, and at what distance. In a forest fire, it may be enough if a few teams are interconnected by radio. Within the team, communication may happen via voice.For societal resilience in the field of health, maybe much of the communication that's needed is within shouting distance? Or much of the communication that's needed is long-distance? I hope we'll be able to look into that via the analysis of networks and health.If there's not a phone for each person (share!), maybe we'll need to walk more. Which is healthy if you can walk. Or maybe we need to have the younger ones use their bike and visit the ill. Or some communication is inside a building, if people can talk from window to window.medic.frontlinesms.com comes to mind ...I'm starting to see this \"health resilience\" experiment as a point in a hologram: I feel I'll be learning about other kinds of crisis too.(But we need to design something, and I don't see it yet.)","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1833","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:13","entity_id":"1205","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is a runthrough of what we are going to do in the resilience session (join here). Executive summary: we will try to design a health care system that would work in a financial meltdown scenario, which could happen just three days after the conference in parts of Europe depending on Sunday's elections in Greece. You will rewire health care to make it low-cost, decentralized and peer-to-peer as much as possible. You will be able to count on Lucas's knowledge of health care systems and on Ben and Gaia's network analysis skills. Let's do it!","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1834","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"4243","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another difference is how much communication is needed, and at what distance. In a forest fire, it may be enough if a few teams are interconnected by radio. Within the team, communication may happen via voice.","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1835","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"4243","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For societal resilience in the field of health, maybe much of the communication that's needed is within shouting distance? Or much of the communication that's needed is long-distance? I hope we'll be able to look into that via the analysis of networks and health.If there's not a phone for each person (share!), maybe we'll need to walk more. Which is healthy if you can walk. Or maybe we need to have the younger ones use their bike and visit the ill. Or some communication is inside a building, if people can talk from window to window.","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1836","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes Luca, we need more time to speak better of this importants\u00a0themes! However think that you are speaking in the specific of the health care theme and it's an important discussion with experts. I worked as volunteer in many emergency field and I saw any problems about the logistic, organizzation and security. But I undestood that the first problem that during a lot in the time is the comunication immediatly after the disaster, the comunication tools for the citizens and istitutitutions to collaborate and restart and rebuilt and also the trasparency of the comunication.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1837","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:14","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes Luca, we need more time to speak better of this importants\u00a0themes! However think that you are speaking in the specific of the health care theme and it's an important discussion with experts. I worked as volunteer in many emergency field and I saw any problems about the logistic, organizzation and security. But I undestood that the first problem that during a lot in the time is the comunication immediatly after the disaster, the comunication tools for the citizens and istitutitutions to collaborate and restart and rebuilt and also the trasparency of the comunication.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1838","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes Luca, we need more time to speak better of this importants\u00a0themes! However think that you are speaking in the specific of the health care theme and it's an important discussion with experts. I worked as volunteer in many emergency field and I saw any problems about the logistic, organizzation and security. But I undestood that the first problem that during a lot in the time is the comunication immediatly after the disaster, the comunication tools for the citizens and istitutitutions to collaborate and restart and rebuilt and also the trasparency of the comunication.","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1839","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's true that there are many instrument active as these you show me in the precedente post and these are ok for the international crisis, but there are many national crisis where the comunication don't work, the problem it's worst at local level. For exampke it was a terrible problem for the earthquake in Molise and it was the same in the earthquake in Abruzzo or for the floods in Liguria. the people could not to spaek with anyone: friends, parents, security, policy, istitutions, they are isolated. Then, when the comunications started again there were many problems to administrate the prioritys for the istitutions and also fot the citizens it was a problem to understand the situation and to get the right comunications.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1840","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's true that there are many instrument active as these you show me in the precedente post and these are ok for the international crisis, but there are many national crisis where the comunication don't work, the problem it's worst at local level. For exampke it was a terrible problem for the earthquake in Molise and it was the same in the earthquake in Abruzzo or for the floods in Liguria. the people could not to spaek with anyone: friends, parents, security, policy, istitutions, they are isolated. Then, when the comunications started again there were many problems to administrate the prioritys for the istitutions and also fot the citizens it was a problem to understand the situation and to get the right comunications.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1841","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's true that there are many instrument active as these you show me in the precedente post and these are ok for the international crisis, but there are many national crisis where the comunication don't work, the problem it's worst at local level. For exampke it was a terrible problem for the earthquake in Molise and it was the same in the earthquake in Abruzzo or for the floods in Liguria. the people could not to spaek with anyone: friends, parents, security, policy, istitutions, they are isolated. Then, when the comunications started again there were many problems to administrate the prioritys for the istitutions and also fot the citizens it was a problem to understand the situation and to get the right comunications.","tag_id":"2010"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1842","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"4249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"so I thought or I dream :-)\u00a0 a software system with tecnological tools to install in the emergency filed useful to adminisrtate better the situation and also the security and specially the psychological status of the people. Also only a call of a friend, a think or a specific answer at a request of the peolple it's very important, I touch with my hand.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1843","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:15","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"A couple of days ago we had a good conversation in our open-hardware local group.","tag_id":"1914"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1844","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"In a nutshell, I think technology needs to be open, appropriate and agile. In Spanish, that's \"abierta, apropiada & \u00e1gil\", which gives us a nice AAA or A\u00b3.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1845","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"Open\" means you really own what you bought or built. At the very least, you can unscrew it to replace broken parts etc. \"Appropriate\" means you use local materials when available (except metals which you'll then use for a thousand years, or if you want to house a million in Haiti, in which - if that's what you want to do - you might consider importing several million panels of plywood, so it really depends), and certainly you want to make it cold-resistent in Helsinki, and ant-resistent in the jungle.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1846","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"Now, \"agile\". We need to look at several levels of \"agile\". For each project, modularity lets people work in parallel: you do the wheels and I do the battery and that other group works on the webcam. As a meta-level, we're hoping networks of hackerspaces will welcome us as soon as we have some room to set up a hackerspace ourselves.","tag_id":"2011"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1847","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:16","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"I'm into resilience. I think these groups and networks are a great resource (among others) in any European society. They could use some help and attention.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1848","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:17","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"Now, I know no technofix will be enough. We're still a culture that has a history of converting natural resources into toxic waste, and even if we change our ways a lot, the (metaphorical) ex-smoker will still have (metaphorical) damaged lungs.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentresilienceAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1849","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:17","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our group has more than 80 members, but in different islands so it's never a large group. We grew out of the local linux user group, and so far we've done the usual: cooperatively buy a 3D printer and then start printint parts for the offspring (more 3D printers!), build a couple of small hexayurt models (not just me, but two others, yay!), created an inexpensive 3D printer where the 3D movement is done using very inexpensive off-the-shelf \"guides for drawers\" (\"gu\u00edas para cajones\" in Spanish), and a platform on wheels with a battery and a webcam to be used as a farm robot.","tag_id":"2013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1850","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:17","entity_id":"1174","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our group has more than 80 members, but in different islands so it's never a large group. We grew out of the local linux user group, and so far we've done the usual: cooperatively buy a 3D printer and then start printint parts for the offspring (more 3D printers!), build a couple of small hexayurt models (not just me, but two others, yay!), created an inexpensive 3D printer where the 3D movement is done using very inexpensive off-the-shelf \"guides for drawers\" (\"gu\u00edas para cajones\" in Spanish), and a platform on wheels with a battery and a webcam to be used as a farm robot.","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1851","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:17","entity_id":"4129","entity_type":"comment","quote":"No, Lucas, technofixes are not enough. The culture behind them, that's an entirely different ballgame. I think it might be a very powerful force!\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1852","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:18","entity_id":"1167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Last year I read the blog of Doug Rushkoff\u00a0 \u201cAre jobs obsolete?\u201d. And it really made me think about our approach to employment. I don\u2019t think there is any political party who doesn\u2019t have a focus on reducing unemployment in these times. \u00a0Rushkoff\u2019s daring question however is:\n\u201cI am afraid to even ask this, but since when is unemployment really a problem? I understand we all want paychecks -- or at least money. We want food, shelter, clothing, and all the things that money buys us. But do we all really want jobs?\u201d\nIf you look at the question more thoroughly you can also state that we even don\u2019t want to have money. We do want to have food, sheltering and all other kind of stuff.\u00a0 Rushkoff elaborates on this issue too.\u00a0\nI am curious what you think of Rushkoff\u2019s blog and if you have ideas about how to build a society around something else than employment.\nMaybe one of the answers could be the so called \u2018basic income\u2019 for every citizen.\u00a0 We had some discussions in the Netherlands about that 20 years ago. Nowadays I don\u2019t hear a lot about it. Does anyone know about countries where the basic income for every citizen has been successful implemented?","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1853","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:18","entity_id":"1167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Last year I read the blog of Doug Rushkoff\u00a0 \u201cAre jobs obsolete?\u201d. And it really made me think about our approach to employment. I don\u2019t think there is any political party who doesn\u2019t have a focus on reducing unemployment in these times. \u00a0Rushkoff\u2019s daring question however is:\n\u201cI am afraid to even ask this, but since when is unemployment really a problem? I understand we all want paychecks -- or at least money. We want food, shelter, clothing, and all the things that money buys us. But do we all really want jobs?\u201d\nIf you look at the question more thoroughly you can also state that we even don\u2019t want to have money. We do want to have food, sheltering and all other kind of stuff.\u00a0 Rushkoff elaborates on this issue too.\u00a0\nI am curious what you think of Rushkoff\u2019s blog and if you have ideas about how to build a society around something else than employment.\nMaybe one of the answers could be the so called \u2018basic income\u2019 for every citizen.\u00a0 We had some discussions in the Netherlands about that 20 years ago. Nowadays I don\u2019t hear a lot about it. Does anyone know about countries where the basic income for every citizen has been successful implemented?","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1854","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:18","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Rushkoff's post is a little blunt (for example when he dismisses a centuries-long theoretical discussion on wheter human labor, in the face of rise of automation, can be reallocated to inventing, making and maintaining the machines as \"it never really works that way\"), but the issue is definitely there. Many people think the problem is now income, rather than employment.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1855","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:18","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Basic income just makes sense. At a social level, it has zero cost, because people need to eat and take shelter anyway, and I don't notice anybody starving or freezing to death in the Netherlands. Even the poorest eat more or less every day, and they go to sleep somewhere at night. With basic income, the resources to do so would come from the State rather than others (charitable organizations, or families in the case of\u00a0 young people); not much difference, it is the same population supporting the same poors, with the added value of more human dignity and a better sense of security. I have even argued that basic income might be regarded as innovation policy: promise a young person her bills will be paid for a year or two, and that person will (with some probability) use the time to build something of value: voluntary work, a company, a work of art. No brainer, right? Wrong, apparently.","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1856","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:18","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Basic income just makes sense. At a social level, it has zero cost, because people need to eat and take shelter anyway, and I don't notice anybody starving or freezing to death in the Netherlands. Even the poorest eat more or less every day, and they go to sleep somewhere at night. With basic income, the resources to do so would come from the State rather than others (charitable organizations, or families in the case of\u00a0 young people); not much difference, it is the same population supporting the same poors, with the added value of more human dignity and a better sense of security. I have even argued that basic income might be regarded as innovation policy: promise a young person her bills will be paid for a year or two, and that person will (with some probability) use the time to build something of value: voluntary work, a company, a work of art. No brainer, right? Wrong, apparently.","tag_id":"2014"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1857","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:19","entity_id":"1167","entity_type":"node","quote":"Maybe one of the answers could be the so called \u2018basic income\u2019 for every citizen.\u00a0 We had some discussions in the Netherlands about that 20 years ago. Nowadays I don\u2019t hear a lot about it. Does anyone know about countries where the basic income for every citizen has been successful implemented?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2014"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1858","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:19","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Since you ask: it seems to me that the numbers add up in the aggregate, i.e. we are now producing enough wealth to be supporting everyone in a dignified lifestyle (by \"everyone\" I mean everyone in the West, conveniently leaving it to the Chinese state to move 300 million people away from subsistence agriculture and illiteracy and over to the cities). But the redistributive plumbing is not there, and I really don't see how we could build it by democratic means.","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1859","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:19","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the redistributive plumbing is not there, and I really don't see how we could build it by democratic means.","tag_id":"2015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1860","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:19","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the redistributive plumbing is not there, and I really don't see how we could build it by democratic means.","tag_id":"2016"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1861","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It would be incredibly important to get beyond the job paradigm. Realistically, however, I don't see it happening any time soon - unless by the semi-autonomous nomadic tribes imagined by Bruce Sterling in his visionary book Distraction (recommended). So, I am not fighting this particular battle. Did I make the wrong call?\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentnew labour modelsAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentbasic incomeAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1862","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4076","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It would be incredibly important to get beyond the job paradigm. Realistically, however, I don't see it happening any time soon - unless by the semi-autonomous nomadic tribes imagined by Bruce Sterling in his visionary book Distraction (recommended). So, I am not fighting this particular battle. Did I make the wrong call?\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentinertiaAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1863","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Alberto, I really liked your blog (and was glad that you wrote it in both english and italian, because I don't read or write italian). Where basis income is mostly regarded as a distribution method in case of high unemployment rates, it indeed can also be used to set people free in order to make a contribution to social innovation. More in general basic income is a way of distributing resources (human capital) towards things towards those areas where resources are most needed. Because we are failing to do so at the moment I believe. People are being fired at nursing homes etc because of cutting back budgets but the call for health care is the same. We are losing so much energy and time in budgettary and other kind money related issues instead of working on the problem itself.\u00a0\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2014"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1864","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Alberto, I really liked your blog (and was glad that you wrote it in both english and italian, because I don't read or write italian). Where basis income is mostly regarded as a distribution method in case of high unemployment rates, it indeed can also be used to set people free in order to make a contribution to social innovation. More in general basic income is a way of distributing resources (human capital) towards things towards those areas where resources are most needed. Because we are failing to do so at the moment I believe. People are being fired at nursing homes etc because of cutting back budgets but the call for health care is the same. We are losing so much energy and time in budgettary and other kind money related issues instead of working on the problem itself.\u00a0\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentbasic incomeAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1865","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Alberto, I really liked your blog (and was glad that you wrote it in both english and italian, because I don't read or write italian). Where basis income is mostly regarded as a distribution method in case of high unemployment rates, it indeed can also be used to set people free in order to make a contribution to social innovation. More in general basic income is a way of distributing resources (human capital) towards things towards those areas where resources are most needed. Because we are failing to do so at the moment I believe. People are being fired at nursing homes etc because of cutting back budgets but the call for health care is the same. We are losing so much energy and time in budgettary and other kind money related issues instead of working on the problem itself.\u00a0\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentbasic incomeAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2015"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1866","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:20","entity_id":"4102","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Alberto, I really liked your blog (and was glad that you wrote it in both english and italian, because I don't read or write italian). Where basis income is mostly regarded as a distribution method in case of high unemployment rates, it indeed can also be used to set people free in order to make a contribution to social innovation. More in general basic income is a way of distributing resources (human capital) towards things towards those areas where resources are most needed. Because we are failing to do so at the moment I believe. People are being fired at nursing homes etc because of cutting back budgets but the call for health care is the same. We are losing so much energy and time in budgettary and other kind money related issues instead of working on the problem itself.\u00a0\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentbasic incomeAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentnew labour modelsAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1867","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4105","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You should be talking to elf Pavlik. He has this idea that you can actually separate completely economics (the flow of goods and services) from finance - and, true to this principle, he has not touched money in three years! We are trying to get him to Strasbourg - a major headache because building security requires ID, and he refuses to use State ID because he does not believe in States either. Talk about living on the edge...","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1868","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4105","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You should be talking to elf Pavlik. He has this idea that you can actually separate completely economics (the flow of goods and services) from finance - and, true to this principle, he has not touched money in three years! We are trying to get him to Strasbourg - a major headache because building security requires ID, and he refuses to use State ID because he does not believe in States either. Talk about living on the edge...","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1869","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4105","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Apart from elf's biography, he seems to imply that pulling away from state currency and onto a more mixed form of accounting is per se a major form of redistribution. You have the capacity (for health care), you have the need... how hard can it be? Just supply it, the people you are keeping healthy will find a way to keep you doing your health care. The free rider problem can be kept at bay with variuous accounting techniques.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcase studyAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentnew labour modelsAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1870","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The \"job\" concept is just one of the ways how a society can organize the distribution of resources and work. It's the most petty one of all. Apt for those who want to profit from eymployees in a mechanical way which does not have to imply any generosity, care or adherence to society as a whole. This petty joy-based accounting of course also binds much resources just for accounting itself ... and for checking that the employees work ...","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1871","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The \"job\" concept is just one of the ways how a society can organize the distribution of resources and work. It's the most petty one of all. Apt for those who want to profit from eymployees in a mechanical way which does not have to imply any generosity, care or adherence to society as a whole. This petty joy-based accounting of course also binds much resources just for accounting itself ... and for checking that the employees work ...","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1872","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But now that \"we\" as Western society have taken hundreds of years to develop and refine this accounting based system of paid jobs, and all of us got raised in it, I doubt it could easily change on large scale to something like the communal work found in some African tribes. Or just to basic income - we have that discussion again in Germany, but it's stuck in its infancy. We're infected with a renitent meme and have no quick way out (as a whole society, not as individuals).","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1873","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:21","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But now that \"we\" as Western society have taken hundreds of years to develop and refine this accounting based system of paid jobs, and all of us got raised in it, I doubt it could easily change on large scale to something like the communal work found in some African tribes. Or just to basic income - we have that discussion again in Germany, but it's stuck in its infancy. We're infected with a renitent meme and have no quick way out (as a whole society, not as individuals).","tag_id":"2014"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1874","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the first step is unlearning this mindset and these values that ties us to organize work in jobs. Once, I found a great classic article that really helps to do so. It's quite sharp and exaggerating (and hilariously funny), so everybody take it with a grain of salt. But for recognizing just how much my own mindset was tied to the job idea it really helped:","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1875","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But the first step is unlearning this mindset and these values that ties us to organize work in jobs. Once, I found a great classic article that really helps to do so. It's quite sharp and exaggerating (and hilariously funny), so everybody take it with a grain of salt. But for recognizing just how much my own mindset was tied to the job idea it really helped:","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1876","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4608","entity_type":"comment","quote":"thanks for your comment! I agree that the first step is unlearning our mindset and get rid off the values that tie us to organize work in jobs. I certainly will read the work of Rob Black for this. to be continued...","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1877","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My uncle occassionally writes for a magazine called The Idler. From their wikipedia page","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1878","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"[a] characteristic of the idler's work is that it looks suspiciously like play. This, again, makes the non-idler feel uncomfortable. Victims of the Protestant work ethic would like all work to be unpleasant. They feel that work is a curse, that we must suffer on this earth to earn our place in the next. The idler, on the other hand, sees no reason not to use his brain to organise a life for himself where his play is his work, and so attempt to create his own little paradise in the here and now.\"","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1879","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"[a] characteristic of the idler's work is that it looks suspiciously like play. This, again, makes the non-idler feel uncomfortable. Victims of the Protestant work ethic would like all work to be unpleasant. They feel that work is a curse, that we must suffer on this earth to earn our place in the next. The idler, on the other hand, sees no reason not to use his brain to organise a life for himself where his play is his work, and so attempt to create his own little paradise in the here and now.\"","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1880","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"[a] characteristic of the idler's work is that it looks suspiciously like play. This, again, makes the non-idler feel uncomfortable. Victims of the Protestant work ethic would like all work to be unpleasant. They feel that work is a curse, that we must suffer on this earth to earn our place in the next. The idler, on the other hand, sees no reason not to use his brain to organise a life for himself where his play is his work, and so attempt to create his own little paradise in the here and now.\"","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1881","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4659","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think that its very important to enjoy yourself :)\u00a0 Also, like apparently many other Edgeryders, to stand back and think what it is you really want to do\/achieve in life, rather than concentrating on a \"good\" well paid job with \"good\" career prospects.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentexampleAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1882","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4663","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The \"Protestant work ethic\" of the working classes sounds like a typical form of authoritarianism, in which the resentment of the powerless against the powerful is sublimated instead into resentment against those who manage to evade their power.\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1883","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4663","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The \"Protestant work ethic\" of the working classes sounds like a typical form of authoritarianism, in which the resentment of the powerless against the powerful is sublimated instead into resentment against those who manage to evade their power.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1884","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:22","entity_id":"4612","entity_type":"comment","quote":"May be the point here is \"job\" VS \"meaningless job I hate\".Rushkoff has a good job.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1885","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Do you participate in food production yourself? How many hours per week do you evaluate it requires? For those not familiar with food production, do you think that it is complicated, a difficult thing to learn? Do you make jars or transform some of the production to be eaten months later, or is it only to be eaten fresh?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1886","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Do you participate in food production yourself? How many hours per week do you evaluate it requires? For those not familiar with food production, do you think that it is complicated, a difficult thing to learn? Do you make jars or transform some of the production to be eaten months later, or is it only to be eaten fresh?","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1887","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How much food do you produce, compared to your total annual needs? Would it be possible to produce more, and what would it require?\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentresearch questionAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1888","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How much food do you produce, compared to your total annual needs? Would it be possible to produce more, and what would it require?\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1889","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I understand what you say...we grow up with these kind of traditions and maybe in larger cities isn't so easy...but...why not?why can't you have your own job all week and have a peace of land where you can plant?","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1890","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I understand what you say...we grow up with these kind of traditions and maybe in larger cities isn't so easy...but...why not?why can't you have your own job all week and have a peace of land where you can plant?","tag_id":"2018"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1891","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Helho Lyne,I can't say to you the exactly number of hours that my parents or grandparents take to have their own farming.My parents have their jobs and they do these things on free time, weekends...I understand what you say...we grow up with these kind of traditions and maybe in larger cities isn't so easy...but...why not?why can't you have your own job all week and have a peace of land where you can plant?The projects of community farms are growing.answering to your questions...some food we freeze to eat later (peas, beans....) but there are some fruits and vegetables of the season that we eat fresh, for example lettuce, tomatoes, apples and so on.Yes it's possible produce more...if we have land and more time to that...we don't produce for our annual needs but what we produce helps a lot in our \"home economy\".","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1892","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I can't say to you the exactly number of hours that my parents or grandparents take to have their own farming.My parents have their jobs and they do these things on free time, weekends...","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1893","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:27","entity_id":"4143","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The projects of community farms are growing.","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1894","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"oday, with open hardware micromanufacturing, permaculture and open-source information production, that trend is being reversed -- most production can be carried out now with individually affordable tools. It's mainly patents and copyrights, and other state-enforced monopolies, that enable the corporate dinosaurs to retain control over access to the means of production. So we need to destroy the power of the corporations (by ignoring their monopolies and rendering them unenforceable) and the concept of the \"job\" along with it, and shift work into household self-provisioning and the informal and local economies.","tag_id":"1914"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1895","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"open hardware micromanufacturing, permaculture and open-source information production, that trend is being reversed -- most production can be carried out now with individually affordable tools. It's mainly patents and copyrights, and other state-enforced monopolies, that enable the corporate dinosaurs to retain control over access to the means of production. So we need to destroy the power of the corporations (by ignoring their monopolies and rendering them unenforceable) and the concept of the \"job\" along with it, and shift work into household self-provisioning and the informal and local economies.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1896","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So we need to destroy the power of the corporations (by ignoring their monopolies and rendering them unenforceable) and the concept of the \"job\" along with it, and shift work into household self-provisioning and the informal and local economies.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentOpenHardwareAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1897","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There has always been work, in the sense of transforming human effort into subsistence. But that's only been organized in the form of \"jobs\" for a comparatively short period. And the main reason for that was that the shift in the First Industrial Revolution from production primarily with general-purpose, individually affordable craft tools to production with extremely specialized, expensive machinery in factories. The result was that only associations of the very rich could afford the factories, and then they hired propertyless proles to work the machinery for them on terms set by themselves. Today, with open hardware micromanufacturing, permaculture and open-source information production, that trend is being reversed -- most production can be carried out now with individually affordable tools. It's mainly patents and copyrights, and other state-enforced monopolies, that enable the corporate dinosaurs to retain control over access to the means of production. So we need to destroy the power of the corporations (by ignoring their monopolies and rendering them unenforceable) and the concept of the \"job\" along with it, and shift work into household self-provisioning and the informal and local economies.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1898","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:28","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There has always been work, in the sense of transforming human effort into subsistence. But that's only been organized in the form of \"jobs\" for a comparatively short period. And the main reason for that was that the shift in the First Industrial Revolution from production primarily with general-purpose, individually affordable craft tools to production with extremely specialized, expensive machinery in factories. The result was that only associations of the very rich could afford the factories, and then they hired propertyless proles to work the machinery for them on terms set by themselves.","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1899","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"4655","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Today, with open hardware micromanufacturing, permaculture and open-source information production, that trend is being reversed -- most production can be carried out now with individually affordable tools. It's mainly patents and copyrights, and other state-enforced monopolies, that enable the corporate dinosaurs to retain control over access to the means of production. So we need to destroy the power of the corporations (by ignoring their monopolies and rendering them unenforceable) and the concept of the \"job\" along with it, and shift work into household self-provisioning and the informal and local economies.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1900","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"5249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a growing :) movement in Poland, that originates from urban food cooperatives (buying food straight from local farmers). A natural step up is to get into long-term relationship with one of farmers and combine her\/his proficiency and land with enthusiasm and labour of cooperatists. In most developed cases (Freiburg, Germany for example) the cooperative owns the land and some of cooperatists are professional farmers, running the production. In Freiburg (http:\/\/www.gartencoop.org\/freiburg\/) every coop member spends 4 days per year working on the farm, plus some support for food distribution, plus paying share of cost coverage.As a result they set up a well-balanced system, where, without commercial relationships, everyone has their needs covered. The completely excluded State and City Hall from their loop, which personally pleases me the most. ;-)Anyway, going through the model of Community Supported Agriculture seems to be a way to lower the treshold between guerilla gardening and serious food poduction. And you need no-one to give you anything - it is purely a win-win system.","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1901","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"5249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a growing :) movement in Poland, that originates from urban food cooperatives (buying food straight from local farmers). A natural step up is to get into long-term relationship with one of farmers and combine her\/his proficiency and land with enthusiasm and labour of cooperatists. In most developed cases (Freiburg, Germany for example) the cooperative owns the land and some of cooperatists are professional farmers, running the production. In Freiburg (http:\/\/www.gartencoop.org\/freiburg\/) every coop member spends 4 days per year working on the farm, plus some support for food distribution, plus paying share of cost coverage.As a result they set up a well-balanced system, where, without commercial relationships, everyone has their needs covered. The completely excluded State and City Hall from their loop, which personally pleases me the most. ;-)Anyway, going through the model of Community Supported Agriculture seems to be a way to lower the treshold between guerilla gardening and serious food poduction. And you need no-one to give you anything - it is purely a win-win system.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1902","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:29","entity_id":"5249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a growing :) movement in Poland, that originates from urban food cooperatives (buying food straight from local farmers). A natural step up is to get into long-term relationship with one of farmers and combine her\/his proficiency and land with enthusiasm and labour of cooperatists. In most developed cases (Freiburg, Germany for example) the cooperative owns the land and some of cooperatists are professional farmers, running the production. In Freiburg (http:\/\/www.gartencoop.org\/freiburg\/) every coop member spends 4 days per year working on the farm, plus some support for food distribution, plus paying share of cost coverage.As a result they set up a well-balanced system, where, without commercial relationships, everyone has their needs covered. The completely excluded State and City Hall from their loop, which personally pleases me the most. ;-)Anyway, going through the model of Community Supported Agriculture seems to be a way to lower the treshold between guerilla gardening and serious food poduction. And you need no-one to give you anything - it is purely a win-win system.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1903","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"5249","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a growing :) movement in Poland, that originates from urban food cooperatives (buying food straight from local farmers). A natural step up is to get into long-term relationship with one of farmers and combine her\/his proficiency and land with enthusiasm and labour of cooperatists. In most developed cases (Freiburg, Germany for example) the cooperative owns the land and some of cooperatists are professional farmers, running the production. In Freiburg (http:\/\/www.gartencoop.org\/freiburg\/) every coop member spends 4 days per year working on the farm, plus some support for food distribution, plus paying share of cost coverage.As a result they set up a well-balanced system, where, without commercial relationships, everyone has their needs covered. The completely excluded State and City Hall from their loop, which personally pleases me the most. ;-)Anyway, going through the model of Community Supported Agriculture seems to be a way to lower the treshold between guerilla gardening and serious food poduction. And you need no-one to give you anything - it is purely a win-win system.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1904","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I remember when I was little used to stay at grand-grand parents in the countryside, of course those people did not work much with money, they would rather exchange fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese and other milk products for other goods, just like you say. I'll always remember taste and smells that I've never found afterwards, those of healthy life, in a sort of archaic way. I have a strong feeling some of those traditions aren't lost.","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1905","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I remember when I was little used to stay at grand-grand parents in the countryside, of course those people did not work much with money, they would rather exchange fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese and other milk products for other goods, just like you say. I'll always remember taste and smells that I've never found afterwards, those of healthy life, in a sort of archaic way. I have a strong feeling some of those traditions aren't lost.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1906","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You might be interested in this discussion on community agriculture as a way to strengthen resilience and increase well being. Also, an important question is: can this collaborative agriculture or growing own food be done in the city? apparently there are initiatives supporting it.. and the UK is in the avantgarde e.g. with the long line for public allotments..","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1907","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You might be interested in this discussion on community agriculture as a way to strengthen resilience and increase well being. Also, an important question is: can this collaborative agriculture or growing own food be done in the city? apparently there are initiatives supporting it.. and the UK is in the avantgarde e.g. with the long line for public allotments..","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1908","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks Lenia for taking the time to share this, hope I get to read more about your life in the countryside - in that it's not clear if you still live there or not, and if not:\u00a0 do you know if the relations gone unchanged with the crisis or growing hardships, or even with aging ? \u00a0what for the younger generations that at least now live so differently than our grandparents used to live, how do you see them taking care of those lands... ? My parents for example sold land when their grandparents died and there was no one to live and work the land.. they sold it and bought an apartment in the city, which in light of these discussions we have on resilience seems a bit .. I don't know, disapointing?","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1909","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks Lenia for taking the time to share this, hope I get to read more about your life in the countryside - in that it's not clear if you still live there or not, and if not:\u00a0 do you know if the relations gone unchanged with the crisis or growing hardships, or even with aging ? \u00a0what for the younger generations that at least now live so differently than our grandparents used to live, how do you see them taking care of those lands... ? My parents for example sold land when their grandparents died and there was no one to live and work the land.. they sold it and bought an apartment in the city, which in light of these discussions we have on resilience seems a bit .. I don't know, disapointing?","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1910","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks Lenia for taking the time to share this, hope I get to read more about your life in the countryside - in that it's not clear if you still live there or not, and if not:\u00a0 do you know if the relations gone unchanged with the crisis or growing hardships, or even with aging ? \u00a0what for the younger generations that at least now live so differently than our grandparents used to live, how do you see them taking care of those lands... ? My parents for example sold land when their grandparents died and there was no one to live and work the land.. they sold it and bought an apartment in the city, which in light of these discussions we have on resilience seems a bit .. I don't know, disapointing?","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1911","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks Lenia for taking the time to share this, hope I get to read more about your life in the countryside - in that it's not clear if you still live there or not, and if not:\u00a0 do you know if the relations gone unchanged with the crisis or growing hardships, or even with aging ? \u00a0what for the younger generations that at least now live so differently than our grandparents used to live, how do you see them taking care of those lands... ? My parents for example sold land when their grandparents died and there was no one to live and work the land.. they sold it and bought an apartment in the city, which in light of these discussions we have on resilience seems a bit .. I don't know, disapointing?","tag_id":"1874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1912","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:30","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks Lenia for taking the time to share this, hope I get to read more about your life in the countryside - in that it's not clear if you still live there or not, and if not:\u00a0 do you know if the relations gone unchanged with the crisis or growing hardships, or even with aging ? \u00a0what for the younger generations that at least now live so differently than our grandparents used to live, how do you see them taking care of those lands... ? My parents for example sold land when their grandparents died and there was no one to live and work the land.. they sold it and bought an apartment in the city, which in light of these discussions we have on resilience seems a bit .. I don't know, disapointing?","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1913","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"4128","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And gone are my memories of that lifestyle and communion with nature.","tag_id":"2020"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1914","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"4144","entity_type":"comment","quote":"yes i'm still living in a small village in the countryside.","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1915","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"4144","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my opinion, i think crisis made grow up relations with land...","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1916","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:31","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"Personally I don't meet any project of \"community farming\" but close to where i live i saw a project where City Hall has a big ground and gives all the conditions (for example water ) so that who wants can sow what they want. In my opinion this is a very good kind of project because gives to people some tools to fight the crisis with their own work and provides new relations between people.","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1917","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"In my opinion this is a very good kind of project because gives to people some tools to fight the crisis with their own work and provides new relations between people.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1918","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"29 years living in the bigger county of Portugal - Odemira...\n\n29 years living in the countryside...growing up and seeing my grandparents, my parents, my neighbours making their farming...\nYes, where i live having even a little farm is a good way to run a little bit of crisis because in this way we don't have to buy every food in supermarket (in big cities people have to buy everything).\nHere my parents plant potatoes...my grandparents plant beans...my neighbour plants for example peas and then all of us have everything of this to eat. We share a lot. \"if i have a lot i can give a little to you and you give me a little of what you plant\" and like my father says \"this is like in the old times\".","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1919","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"29 years living in the bigger county of Portugal - Odemira...\n\n29 years living in the countryside...growing up and seeing my grandparents, my parents, my neighbours making their farming...\nYes, where i live having even a little farm is a good way to run a little bit of crisis because in this way we don't have to buy every food in supermarket (in big cities people have to buy everything).\nHere my parents plant potatoes...my grandparents plant beans...my neighbour plants for example peas and then all of us have everything of this to eat. We share a lot. \"if i have a lot i can give a little to you and you give me a little of what you plant\" and like my father says \"this is like in the old times\".\nPersonally I don't meet any project of \"community farming\" but close to where i live i saw a project where City Hall has a big ground and gives all the conditions (for example water ) so that who wants can sow what they want. In my opinion this is a very good kind of project because gives to people some tools to fight the crisis with their own work and provides new relations between people.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1920","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, where i live having even a little farm is a good way to run a little bit of crisis because in this way we don't have to buy every food in supermarket (in big cities people have to buy everything).","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1921","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:32","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"29 years living in the bigger county of Portugal - Odemira...\n\n29 years living in the countryside...growing up and seeing my grandparents, my parents, my neighbours making their farming...\nYes, where i live having even a little farm is a good way to run a little bit of crisis because in this way we don't have to buy every food in supermarket (in big cities people have to buy everything).\nHere my parents plant potatoes...my grandparents plant beans...my neighbour plants for example peas and then all of us have everything of this to eat. We share a lot. \"if i have a lot i can give a little to you and you give me a little of what you plant\" and like my father says \"this is like in the old times\".\nPersonally I don't meet any project of \"community farming\" but close to where i live i saw a project where City Hall has a big ground and gives all the conditions (for example water ) so that who wants can sow what they want. In my opinion this is a very good kind of project because gives to people some tools to fight the crisis with their own work and provides new relations between people.","tag_id":"2021"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1922","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"29 years living in the bigger county of Portugal - Odemira...\n\n29 years living in the countryside...growing up and seeing my grandparents, my parents, my neighbours making their farming...\nYes, where i live having even a little farm is a good way to run a little bit of crisis because in this way we don't have to buy every food in supermarket (in big cities people have to buy everything).\nHere my parents plant potatoes...my grandparents plant beans...my neighbour plants for example peas and then all of us have everything of this to eat. We share a lot. \"if i have a lot i can give a little to you and you give me a little of what you plant\" and like my father says \"this is like in the old times\".\nPersonally I don't meet any project of \"community farming\" but close to where i live i saw a project where City Hall has a big ground and gives all the conditions (for example water ) so that who wants can sow what they want. In my opinion this is a very good kind of project because gives to people some tools to fight the crisis with their own work and provides new relations between people.","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1923","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"1160","entity_type":"node","quote":"(in big cities people have to buy everything).","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1924","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the larger cities, the family and neighbors ties are not as strong.","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1925","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the larger cities, the family and neighbors ties are not as strong.","tag_id":"2020"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1926","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the countryside, the tradition of food production does not seem to have been lost. You seem to indicate that it is still very present in your father's mind. Multigenerational families or close relationships with family members also must help at keeping food production traditions.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1927","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the countryside, the tradition of food production does not seem to have been lost. You seem to indicate that it is still very present in your father's mind. Multigenerational families or close relationships with family members also must help at keeping food production traditions.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1928","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the countryside, the tradition of food production does not seem to have been lost. You seem to indicate that it is still very present in your father's mind. Multigenerational families or close relationships with family members also must help at keeping food production traditions.","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1929","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"4027","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the countryside, the tradition of food production does not seem to have been lost. You seem to indicate that it is still very present in your father's mind. Multigenerational families or close relationships with family members also must help at keeping food production traditions.","tag_id":"1874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1930","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"For 6 years I have been involved with Transition Stroud - one of over 300 initiatives globally attempting to deal with the issues of climate change, peak oil and economic turmoil through practical local projects and community-building. I am now one of 12 Directors of the Limited Company we set up to run various projects, and network the multitude of other organisations working locally on these and related issues.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1931","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"to deal with the issues of climate change, peak oil and economic turmoil through practical local projects and community-building.","tag_id":"1971"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1932","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"g to deal with the issues of climate change, peak oil and economic turmoil through practical local projects and community-building","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1933","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:36","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"n some ways, I feel like I am building my personal resilience","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1934","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am a qualified cycle mechanic (Cytek Level 1, which is a basic qualification, since you ask, but enough to get me by on my bike and help others), I cycle for almost all the journeys I make (thus am much less affected than most, at least directly, when oil prices spike),","tag_id":"2022"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1935","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"grow some of my own food on an Allotment (in England, small patches of land are rented to people for small sums of money by local authorities),","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1936","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have a good network of friends and acquaintances in my street and local town who I know will all pull together to help each other when the need arises","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1937","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am extremely uncertain about the future, and about how our community might cope in the long-term following significant shocks.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1938","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Though I feel like I have a good understanding of what the term 'resilience' means in everyday speech, and in various academic fields, I am less certain what it looks like in practice - at least, I am unsure what a community or society truly resilient to the enormous shocks we face in the future would look like.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1939","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:37","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am extremely uncertain about the future, and about how our community might cope in the long-term following significant shocks. Though I feel like I have a good understanding of what the term 'resilience' means in everyday speech, and in various academic fields, I am less certain what it looks like in practice - at least, I am unsure what a community or society truly resilient to the enormous shocks we face in the future would look like.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1940","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In particular, I am concerned about producing enough food locally (not reliant on long-distance transport), and about employment - and the effects increased transportation costs have on the ability of people to travel to work.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1941","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In particular, I am concerned about producing enough food locally (not reliant on long-distance transport), and about employment - and the effects increased transportation costs have on the ability of people to travel to work.","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1942","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"I grow some of my own food on an Allotment (in England, small patches of land are rented to people for small sums of money by local authorities),","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1943","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"People often cite my hometown - Stroud, Gloucestershire - as a frontrunner in the development of a resilient and sustainable local economy. But it still feels like we have a long way to go!","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1944","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, we have a very successful weekly Farmers' Market - with produce largely from within a 50 mile radius of the town, and a couple of Community Supported Agriculture projects, not to mention several full allotment sites (with long waiting lists), and a town council interested in creating more. But our local area also falls within the food footprint of bigger settlements nearby - such as Gloucester and Bristol. How are we going to feed all these people in a world where yields and transportation of food is dramatically affected by peak oil and climate change?","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1945","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, we have a very successful weekly Farmers' Market - with produce largely from within a 50 mile radius of the town, and a couple of Community Supported Agriculture projects, not to mention several full allotment sites (with long waiting lists), and a town council interested in creating more. But our local area also falls within the food footprint of bigger settlements nearby - such as Gloucester and Bristol. How are we going to feed all these people in a world where yields and transportation of food is dramatically affected by peak oil and climate change?","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1946","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, we have a 'Car Club' where people share 4 communal vehicles, so they do not have to own their own car but have access to one. And we have some good train connections - to the nearest large town and to London, and a few decent bus services. But most bus services are terrible - especially for the many isolated rural settlements that make up our district, and unattractive to people. Public transport is prohibitively expensive, and provision for cyclists is poor (not to mention the hills!). There has been a lot of work and campaigning on improving infrastructure for cycling, but little action by local authorities. In Transition Stroud, we are looking into electric bike provision, and working out how we can best mobilise and put pressure on local authorities - but transport is a national policy issue, with provision privatised to large companies. How can we influence them? Or can we take this provision back into public ownership?","tag_id":"1928"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1947","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"here has been a lot of work and campaigning on improving infrastructure for cycling, but little action by local authorities. In Transition Stroud, we are looking into electric bike provision, and working out how we can best mobilise and put pressure on local authorities - but transport is a national policy issue, with provision privatised to large companies. How can we influence them? Or can we take this provision back into public ownership?","tag_id":"2016"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1948","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In Transition Stroud, we are looking into electric bike provision, and working out how we can best mobilise and put pressure on local authorities - but transport is a national policy issue, with provision privatised to large companies. How can we influence them? Or can we take this provision back into public ownership?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1949","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Public transport is prohibitively expensive, and provision for cyclists is poor (not to mention the hills!). The","tag_id":"2022"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1950","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In Transition Stroud, we are looking into electric bike provision, and working out how we can best mobilise and put pressure on local authorities","tag_id":"1991"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1951","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In Transition Stroud, we are looking into electric bike provision, and working out how we can best mobilise and put pressure on local authorities - but transport is a national policy issue, with provision privatised to large companies.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1952","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is an ongoing debate locally about housing - mainly the opposition to construction in the countryside dominates media coverage, but discussion of the high prices of housing, the increasing difficulty young people have in finding accomodation in the places they grew up, is never far behind. Is there a solution to this conundrum that can also address the need for new build housing to be as energy efficient and environmentally sound as possible? Following my research on UK Building Societies (mutuals - cooperatives owned by their consumers - which were once the dominant mortgage lenders in the UK, and before that helped people to pool funds to build homes), I am involved in the tentative beginnings of a 'Stroud REbuilding Society' - the aim being to use a cooperative model to enable young people to access affordable, green, housing.","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1953","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is there a solution to this conundrum that can also address the need for new build housing to be as energy efficient and environmentally sound as possible?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1954","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"Following my research on UK Building Societies (mutuals - cooperatives owned by their consumers - which were once the dominant mortgage lenders in the UK, and before that helped people to pool funds to build homes), I am involved in the tentative beginnings of a 'Stroud REbuilding Society' - the aim being to use a cooperative model to enable young people to access affordable, green, housing.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1955","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is an ongoing debate locally about housing - mainly the opposition to construction in the countryside dominates media coverage, but discussion of the high prices of housing, the increasing difficulty young people have in finding accomodation in the places they grew up, is never far behind. Is there a solution to this conundrum that can also address the need for new build housing to be as energy efficient and environmentally sound as possible? Following my research on UK Building Societies (mutuals - cooperatives owned by their consumers - which were once the dominant mortgage lenders in the UK, and before that helped people to pool funds to build homes), I am involved in the tentative beginnings of a 'Stroud REbuilding Society' - the aim being to use a cooperative model to enable young people to access affordable, green, housing.","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1956","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"With others in Transition Stroud, I have been debating the difference between creating new 'sustainable enterprises' and creating resilient economies where we can reduce our reliance on money and hence on wage-labour, making life easier for the unemployed and those on low incomes, and enabling volunteering. We have a local currency (which can only circulate in the local town, and loses value over time so cannot be hoarded), and a TimeBank (where each hour of work donated is equal to another hour requested), and a good culture of voluntary groups and small enterprises. But national and local government cuts, and increased competition for funding is making much of this work considerably more difficult. We need to figure out how to build a new economy as the old one falls apart fast!","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1957","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"But national and local government cuts, and increased competition for funding is making much of this work considerably more difficult. We need to figure out how to build a new economy as the old one falls apart fast!","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1958","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"But national and local government cuts, and increased competition for funding is making much of this work considerably more difficult. We need to figure out how to build a new economy as the old one falls apart fast!","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1959","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In July we have organised four days of 'Edible Open Gardens', where 40 productive gardens, allotments and orchards will be open to the public, showcasing their growing methods and providing workshops from basic to advanced techniques (starting out and composting to wildlife gardening and soil micro-organisms). See here: http:\/\/www.transitionstroud.org\/wpedibleopengardens\/. I'll bring some of the pamphlets we've made to advertise the weekend to the conference.","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1960","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In July we have organised four days of 'Edible Open Gardens', where 40 productive gardens, allotments and orchards will be open to the public, showcasing their growing methods and providing workshops from basic to advanced techniques (starting out and composting to wildlife gardening and soil micro-organisms). See here: http:\/\/www.transitionstroud.org\/wpedibleopengardens\/. I'll bring some of the pamphlets we've made to advertise the weekend to the conference.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1961","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In September, we are running our 5th annual 'Open Eco-Renovated Homes' weekend, you can see videos and more from previous years here: http:\/\/www.stroudopenhomes.org.uk\/. I'll bring some printed material from previous years of this event too, if I can find it!","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1962","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In September, we are running our 5th annual 'Open Eco-Renovated Homes' weekend, you can see videos and more from previous years here: http:\/\/www.stroudopenhomes.org.uk\/. I'll bring some printed material from previous years of this event too, if I can find it!","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1963","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:41","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In July we have organised four days of 'Edible Open Gardens', where 40 productive gardens, allotments and orchards will be open to the public, showcasing their growing methods and providing workshops from basic to advanced techniques (starting out and composting to wildlife gardening and soil micro-organisms). See here: http:\/\/www.transitionstroud.org\/wpedibleopengardens\/. I'll bring some of the pamphlets we've made to advertise the weekend to the conference.","tag_id":"1952"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1964","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"In September, we are running our 5th annual 'Open Eco-Renovated Homes' weekend, you can see videos and more from previous years here: http:\/\/www.stroudopenhomes.org.uk\/. I'll bring some printed material from previous years of this event too, if I can find it!","tag_id":"1952"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1965","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"We're also running a series of films - 'Debtocracy' and shorts on the Greek crisis and community responses, and 'Just Do It!', a film about UK climate activists.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1966","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"1158","entity_type":"node","quote":"We're also running a series of films - 'Debtocracy' and shorts on the Greek crisis and community responses, and 'Just Do It!', a film about UK climate activists.","tag_id":"1971"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1967","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"4000","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Can I recommend you join Lucas, Vinay, Simone, myself and others in the Resilience breakout session? Join the team, there is a discussion going on as to how to make the most of it.\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1968","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"4001","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi, I've enrolled on the Resilience theme (wanted to look at the Commons stuff too, but felt the pull of both my academic work and my fears for the future!). See you on Friday 15th, if not before...\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1969","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"4381","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just disovered this food mapping tool which may be of interest to those interested in my report above:http:\/\/www.foodmapper.org.uk\/If you live in the UK and know of initiatives, projects and land that are not listed, why not pass the information on?","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1970","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"4568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've been bookmarking mapping tools for some time now, particularly those with a focus on food, alternative economics and community development.\u00a0 There are a lot of them about - which in some ways is good, although it means the data is dispersed - pity they aren't all linked together.\u00a0Semantic web technologies and interoperability between various mapping platforms will eventually mean that data from different mapping tools will largely be aggregated and we should be able to search any area and find results from many different mapping tools.\u00a0 There are various efforts in this direction.With this in mind I like to favour mapping tools with open data, also open source mapping tools as they open more possibilities in an 'open' direction.My bookmarks -http:\/\/www.diigo.com\/search?adSScope=my&what=gis&sort=updated&snapshot=no","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1971","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:42","entity_id":"4568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I've been bookmarking mapping tools for some time now, particularly those with a focus on food, alternative economics and community development.\u00a0 There are a lot of them about - which in some ways is good, although it means the data is dispersed - pity they aren't all linked together.\u00a0Semantic web technologies and interoperability between various mapping platforms will eventually mean that data from different mapping tools will largely be aggregated and we should be able to search any area and find results from many different mapping tools.\u00a0 There are various efforts in this direction.With this in mind I like to favour mapping tools with open data, also open source mapping tools as they open more possibilities in an 'open' direction.My bookmarks -http:\/\/www.diigo.com\/search?adSScope=my&what=gis&sort=updated&snapshot=no","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1972","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Semantic web technologies and interoperability between various mapping platforms will eventually mean that data from different mapping tools will largely be aggregated and we should be able to search any area and find results from many different mapping tools.\u00a0 There are various efforts in this direction.With this in mind I like to favour mapping tools with open data, also open source mapping tools as they open more possibilities in an 'open' direction.","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1973","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Semantic web technologies and interoperability between various mapping platforms will eventually mean that data from different mapping tools will largely be aggregated and we should be able to search any area and find results from many different mapping tools.\u00a0 There are various efforts in this direction.","tag_id":"1972"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1974","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4569","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm interested in this interoperability thing, mentioned it during the better support session at #edgecamp. Do you have example of those kinds of initatives?","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1975","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4569","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My guess is that the coordination and facilitation cost for a useful outcome is often underestimated. Because it is sort of invisible- you see the outcome in the end but not the value of the contributions that made it happen. Which is why I think Ola's approach with his project of how is interesting. And I think it's relevant to understand in our case what kinds of invisible efforts and participants in are essentional to the success of projects that contribute to the common good. I wonder for example about the Open Source Ecology project- where is the social glue coming from...is it just the shared purpose that drives it or is some solid work going into the community building and who is doing it under which conditions...","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1976","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4569","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I wonder for example about the Open Source Ecology project- where is the social glue coming from...is it just the shared purpose that drives it or is some solid work going into the community building and who is doing it under which conditions...","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1977","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:43","entity_id":"4569","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I seem to remember Elf mentioning personal projects aimed at achieving tech interoperability between different initiatives to better enable us to support each other's projects. I wonder which ones are working and what the main challenges are in building more technical interoperability: http:\/\/edgeryders.ppa.coe.int\/where-edgeryders-dare\/mission_case\/travelling-moneyless-berlin-reflections-road\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentopen processesAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1978","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I guess its best if coordination can be as automated as possible, saving the necessity for individuals to have to work hard pulling things together.\u00a0 Also I guess giving some structure to interactions \/ work makes things easier.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1979","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I guess its best if coordination can be as automated as possible, saving the necessity for individuals to have to work hard pulling things together.\u00a0 Also I guess giving some structure to interactions \/ work makes things easier.","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1980","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Examples of interoperability -http:\/\/www.w3.org\/community\/fedsocweb\/http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semantic_web","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1981","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Examples of interoperability -http:\/\/www.w3.org\/community\/fedsocweb\/http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Semantic_webI follow this stuff a bit but I'm not a coder or data cruncher so I guess others would have a better handle on this stuff.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1982","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm involved around the edges of Open Source Ecology.\u00a0 As far as I can tell it operated largely on the huge efforts of the founder and love of those who liked it - until recently when major funding started to flow and, I think, individuals were recruited to help with the organisation \/ co-ordination.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1983","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There have been a few efforts to make the organisation\/co-ordination more stream lined by using agile \/ scrum software development methods.\u00a0 The adoption of this has been a bit bumpy and is still under development, but to some degree, it appears to be working.\u00a0 It needs some work to organise and educate about the methodology and the time and self discipline of individuals to ensure that there is really good documentation (comprehensive updates of work done \/ work that needs doing).","tag_id":"2011"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1984","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4571","entity_type":"comment","quote":"http:\/\/opensourceecology.org\/wiki\/Flashy_XMThe great thing about this methodology is that, if done right, it facilitates swarming on the work load.\u00a0 If people see value they can take on and complete tasks.\u00a0 Tasks are made as small as possible so its easy to complete.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1985","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Automated\" is a very big word in these contexts, Darren. Even the better standardized examples tend to be quite messy. I participate in the open data movement, and in principle everyone is all semantic; but at the end of the day you always have to do manual work to mesh up any two datasets. In fact, you very often have to do some manual cleanup even to use just one dataset. The more interoperable dataset is not one that is designed according to state-of-the-art specs and then left alone, but one that has somebody who cares for it\u00a0standing guard. That person can help anyone who wants to use the data make sense of what is not immediately clear, will patiently check new data as they come in to make sure they stack well with those that are already in there, try to keep the dataset up-to-date etc.","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1986","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:44","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Automated\" is a very big word in these contexts, Darren. Even the better standardized examples tend to be quite messy. I participate in the open data movement, and in principle everyone is all semantic; but at the end of the day you always have to do manual work to mesh up any two datasets. In fact, you very often have to do some manual cleanup even to use just one dataset. The more interoperable dataset is not one that is designed according to state-of-the-art specs and then left alone, but one that has somebody who cares for it\u00a0standing guard. That person can help anyone who wants to use the data make sense of what is not immediately clear, will patiently check new data as they come in to make sure they stack well with those that are already in there, try to keep the dataset up-to-date etc.","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1987","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The more interoperable dataset is not one that is designed according to state-of-the-art specs and then left alone, but one that has somebody who cares for it\u00a0standing guard. That person can help anyone who wants to use the data make sense of what is not immediately clear, will patiently check new data as they come in to make sure they stack well with those that are already in there, try to keep the dataset up-to-date etc.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1988","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't disagree with you: you should still try to plan for interoperability to be built in. But even with the best plan full automation is likely to be very difficult or impossible.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentautomationAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentopen data in heathAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1989","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't disagree with you: you should still try to plan for interoperability to be built in. But even with the best plan full automation is likely to be very difficult or impossible.\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1990","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yeah Alberto I've done some bits of data masssaging and it can be very time consuming.Some stuff is automatically interoperable though.A while back I noticed that this mapping site - http:\/\/sharefoodforest.org\/ (which appears to use mapquest) was showing the same data and using the same icons as this Incredible Edible google map - http:\/\/s.coop\/rh1x\u00a0\u00a0I was thinking that sharefoodforest was somehow pulling data automatically from the google map but I notice looking now that there is new data on the google map that is not replicated on sharefoodforest.\u00a0Having just looked at the Sharefoodforest map again I notice that if you click top right of the map their are KML files you can tick on\/off- I'm guessing these have somehow been downloaded from google maps - not sure if this could be automated??\u00a0 Guess it should somehow be possible?There is also this http:\/\/www.mediawiki.org\/wiki\/Extension:Semantic_Maps and there are other efforts that I've seen to make mapping data more interoperable but I forgot to bookmark them :(Obviously occasionally you get data that has been entered incorrectly etc. and I can see that human intervention is likely always to be sometimes needed (if only to update entries). If the entry process is designed carefully errors should be less frequent.\u00a0 I like the wikipedia model - open up the editing process, then if people find a tool valuable they will share the work of editing dodgy data rather than it all resting on the shoulders of a few admins.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1991","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Obviously occasionally you get data that has been entered incorrectly etc. and I can see that human intervention is likely always to be sometimes needed (if only to update entries). If the entry process is designed carefully errors should be less frequent.\u00a0 I like the wikipedia model - open up the editing process, then if people find a tool valuable they will share the work of editing dodgy data rather than it all resting on the shoulders of a few admins.","tag_id":"1976"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1992","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I like the wikipedia model - open up the editing process, then if people find a tool valuable they will share the work of editing dodgy data rather than it all resting on the shoulders of a few admins.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1993","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:45","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I like the wikipedia model - open up the editing process, then if people find a tool valuable they will share the work of editing dodgy data rather than it all resting on the shoulders of a few admins.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1994","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is also this http:\/\/www.mediawiki.org\/wiki\/Extension:Semantic_Maps and there are other efforts that I've seen to make mapping data more interoperable but I forgot to bookmark them :(","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1995","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A while back I noticed that this mapping site - http:\/\/sharefoodforest.org\/ (which appears to use mapquest) was showing the same data and using the same icons as this Incredible Edible google map - http:\/\/s.coop\/rh1x\u00a0\u00a0I was thinking that sharefoodforest was somehow pulling data automatically from the google map but I notice looking now that there is new data on the google map that is not replicated on sharefoodforest.\u00a0Having just looked at the Sharefoodforest map again I notice that if you click top right of the map their are KML files you can tick on\/off- I'm guessing these have somehow been downloaded from google maps - not sure if this could be automated??\u00a0 Guess it should somehow be possible?","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1996","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A while back I noticed that this mapping site - http:\/\/sharefoodforest.org\/ (which appears to use mapquest) was showing the same data and using the same icons as this Incredible Edible google map - http:\/\/s.coop\/rh1x\u00a0\u00a0I was thinking that sharefoodforest was somehow pulling data automatically from the google map but I notice looking now that there is new data on the google map that is not replicated on sharefoodforest.\u00a0Having just looked at the Sharefoodforest map again I notice that if you click top right of the map their are KML files you can tick on\/off- I'm guessing these have somehow been downloaded from google maps - not sure if this could be automated??\u00a0 Guess it should somehow be possible?","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1997","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A while back I noticed that this mapping site - http:\/\/sharefoodforest.org\/ (which appears to use mapquest) was showing the same data and using the same icons as this Incredible Edible google map - http:\/\/s.coop\/rh1x\u00a0\u00a0I was thinking that sharefoodforest was somehow pulling data automatically from the google map but I notice looking now that there is new data on the google map that is not replicated on sharefoodforest.\u00a0Having just looked at the Sharefoodforest map again I notice that if you click top right of the map their are KML files you can tick on\/off- I'm guessing these have somehow been downloaded from google maps - not sure if this could be automated??\u00a0 Guess it should somehow be possible?","tag_id":"1972"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1998","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes, you do have some good pointers on existing ways to achieve data interoperability. Yet as a coder, I mostly have to agree with Alberto: data is still sooo messy these days.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"1999","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The only thing worse than no standards is too many standards, and we seem to be in this time of evolving standards. People are trying out new data formats and richer forms of representation, and that's ok - it will take some more years before the mist clears up.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2000","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We could be faster with this cleanup if the first thing everyone does when involved in an open data related project is agreeing with the global community on a common solution before implementing something own. But then again, grassroots decision mechanisms for agreeing on global data standards are missing ...","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2001","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:46","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We could be faster with this cleanup if the first thing everyone does when involved in an open data related project is agreeing with the global community on a common solution before implementing something own. But then again, grassroots decision mechanisms for agreeing on global data standards are missing ...","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2002","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The only thing worse than no standards is too many standards, and we seem to be in this time of evolving standards. People are trying out new data formats and richer forms of representation, and that's ok - it will take some more years before the mist clears up.","tag_id":"2025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2003","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":". So far, a standard confusion cleanup happens mostly when one ingenious and hard-woring single project's group produces the biggest and best data set in their area, and others take it over.","tag_id":"2025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2004","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In our startup, we're using Freebase as one source of open data (in this case, about products, but they also deal with everything else). Just one example of the standard mess, as they develop their own data structures - but it's one of the larger examples, so maybe some of their proposals will be accepted as industry standards one day.","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2005","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In our startup, we're using Freebase as one source of open data (in this case, about products, but they also deal with everything else). Just one example of the standard mess, as they develop their own data structures - but it's one of the larger examples, so maybe some of their proposals will be accepted as industry standards one day.","tag_id":"2025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2006","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So, there's still a lot of work before we reach full data automation :)\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentopen data in heathAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2007","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:47","entity_id":"4594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes, you do have some good pointers on existing ways to achieve data interoperability. Yet as a coder, I mostly have to agree with Alberto: data is still sooo messy these days.","tag_id":"2026"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2008","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Automated\" is a very big word in these contexts, Darren. Even the better standardized examples tend to be quite messy.","tag_id":"2026"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2009","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"4573","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Automated\" is a very big word in these contexts, Darren. Even the better standardized examples tend to be quite messy. I participate in the open data movement, and in principle everyone is all semantic; but at the end of the day you always have to do manual work to mesh up any two datasets. In fact, you very often have to do some manual cleanup even to use just one dataset. The more interoperable dataset is not one that is designed according to state-of-the-art specs and then left alone, but one that has somebody who cares for it\u00a0standing guard. That person can help anyone who wants to use the data make sense of what is not immediately clear, will patiently check new data as they come in to make sure they stack well with those that are already in there, try to keep the dataset up-to-date etc.","tag_id":"2025"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2010","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are lots of reasons to support Vinay Gupta's thesis that Europe is on the brink of a kind of war. His thesis is that at some stage the austerity measures being imposed for ideological reasons on Greece (and other countries in Europe - Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland) will result in some kind of revolutionary backlash where property will be seized. The fact that much of this property is owned by international institutions will result in major crises and consequent disruption of food supply chains and other infrastructure.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2011","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are lots of reasons to support Vinay Gupta's thesis that Europe is on the brink of a kind of war. His thesis is that at some stage the austerity measures being imposed for ideological reasons on Greece (and other countries in Europe - Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland) will result in some kind of revolutionary backlash where property will be seized. The fact that much of this property is owned by international institutions will result in major crises and consequent disruption of food supply chains and other infrastructure.","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2012","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"The privatisation of the NHS in the UK is another front where this war is occurring in the UK - what this means is that gradually that hip-replacement Vinay mentions no longer becomes an automatic right but is initially rationed and then eventually needs to be paid for.","tag_id":"1931"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2013","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":". It is already happening. Fundamentally the austerity measures are resulting in property seizure by international agencies (banks, TNCs) of personal or national assets (cf. for example the privatisation programme imposed on Greece). The privatisation of the NHS in the UK is another front where this war is occurring in the UK - what this means is that gradually that hip-replacement Vinay mentions no longer becomes an automatic right but is initially rationed and then eventually needs to be paid for. The absence of funds is making living in remote Greek islands extremely precarious if you happen to have an accident or life threatening illness. This process of conquest and colonisation by (relatively) faceless forces is no different than the earlier incarnations of colonialism whether we look at the spread of the East India Company or the colonisation of Egypt by the UK in the second half of the 19th century. The major difference today is the rather impressive propaganda whereby people are given the impression that \"there is no alternative\" (TINA). There always are alternatives at every stage in the unfolding of a war. The leader of Greece's SARIZA party, Tsipras, understands this when he says the conflict is between capital and people, and in the same breath states that it is not inevitable that Greece either imposes an austerity package or is kicked out of the Eurozone. His statements show far greater sophistication and understanding of reality than the current statements emanating from Angela Merkel.","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2014","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:48","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. It is already happening. Fundamentally the austerity measures are resulting in property seizure by international agencies (banks, TNCs) of personal or national assets (cf. for example the privatisation programme imposed on Greece). The privatisation of the NHS in the UK is another front where this war is occurring in the UK - what this means is that gradually that hip-replacement Vinay mentions no longer becomes an automatic right but is initially rationed and then eventually needs to be paid for. The absence of funds is making living in remote Greek islands extremely precarious if you happen to have an accident or life threatening illness. This process of conquest and colonisation by (relatively) faceless forces is no different than the earlier incarnations of colonialism whether we look at the spread of the East India Company or the colonisation of Egypt by the UK in the second half of the 19th century. The major difference today is the rather impressive propaganda whereby people are given the impression that \"there is no alternative\" (TINA). There always are alternatives at every stage in the unfolding of a war. The leader of Greece's SARIZA party, Tsipras, understands this when he says the conflict is between capital and people, and in the same breath states that it is not inevitable that Greece either imposes an austerity package or is kicked out of the Eurozone. His statements show far greater sophistication and understanding of reality than the current statements emanating from Angela Merkel.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2015","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is already happening. Fundamentally the austerity measures are resulting in property seizure by international agencies (banks, TNCs) of personal or national assets (cf. for example the privatisation programme imposed on Greece).","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2016","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. It is already happening. Fundamentally the austerity measures are resulting in property seizure by international agencies (banks, TNCs) of personal or national assets (cf. for example the privatisation programme imposed on Greece). The privatisation of the NHS in the UK is another front where this war is occurring in the UK - what this means is that gradually that hip-replacement Vinay mentions no longer becomes an automatic right but is initially rationed and then eventually needs to be paid for. The absence of funds is making living in remote Greek islands extremely precarious if you happen to have an accident or life threatening illness. This process of conquest and colonisation by (relatively) faceless forces is no different than the earlier incarnations of colonialism whether we look at the spread of the East India Company or the colonisation of Egypt by the UK in the second half of the 19th century. The major difference today is the rather impressive propaganda whereby people are given the impression that \"there is no alternative\" (TINA). There always are alternatives at every stage in the unfolding of a war. The leader of Greece's SARIZA party, Tsipras, understands this when he says the conflict is between capital and people, and in the same breath states that it is not inevitable that Greece either imposes an austerity package or is kicked out of the Eurozone. His statements show far greater sophistication and understanding of reality than the current statements emanating from Angela Merkel.","tag_id":"2027"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2017","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. It may not happen. One of the interesting but little understood achievements of the European Union is the gradual and subtle interweaving of Europeans at multiple levels. Over 1m UK citizens live (mostly in retirement in Spain). The mayor of Majorca is (or was until recently) a German citizen. Hundreds of thousands of EU citizens work in other EU countries. Universities and companies around the EU employ a multiplicity of international staff especially from other EU regions. There are 300,000 French citizens living in London, but there are an equal number of Greeks living there (proportionately a far greater percentage), let alone Spanish, Portugese and Irish. One question today is what the proportions are of the various social groups who are other Europeans. In the 19th century, a large proportion of 'navies' (those who dug the canals and built the railways) were Irish, but few bankers in the City of London were Irish. Today the proportion of foreign staff at all levels in society has increased enormously.","tag_id":"2028"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2018","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"A friend of mine is a Portugese computer scientist working for a top insurance company in Zurich. His girlfriend is French-speaking Swiss. They speak English together. This is typical scenario today, more unusual in earlier centuries where freedom of movement of labour did not exist to that extent either for legal reasons or for lack of education and opportunity.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2019","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:49","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"A friend of mine is a Portugese computer scientist working for a top insurance company in Zurich. His girlfriend is French-speaking Swiss. They speak English together. This is typical scenario today, more unusual in earlier centuries where freedom of movement of labour did not exist to that extent either for legal reasons or for lack of education and opportunity.","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2020","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"On the other hand, one of the reasons the Greeks are torn about the Euro in spite of the austerity is the fear of losing the free movement of labour that membership of the EC provided. This fear at present is unfounded as there are other non-Eurozone members of the EC - however, in the long term it may make sense. My mother (aged 74) recommends that people should live where they have a passport because she has seen enough to know the dangers of living somewhere where one is by any criterion 'foreign'.","tag_id":"2027"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2021","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"On the other hand, one of the reasons the Greeks are torn about the Euro in spite of the austerity is the fear of losing the free movement of labour that membership of the EC provided. This fear at present is unfounded as there are other non-Eurozone members of the EC - however, in the long term it may make sense. My mother (aged 74) recommends that people should live where they have a passport because she has seen enough to know the dangers of living somewhere where one is by any criterion 'foreign'.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2022","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"3. It does not need to happen. Vinay has argued time and again that the final arbiter of power is the nation state, with its laws and military power. If Tsipras is right that the real war is between capital and the people, and Vinay is right that the power lies with the nation state, then if Greece were to revolt and the nation state's power go into the hands of a revolutionary force then what part could capital play here? Three things to remember: First, nations have renationalised their resources frequently and often without serious negative consequences to their economic position (cf. Argentina renationalising its oil company, or Bolivia's Morales nationalising the natural gas reserves). Capital screams, everyone is upset, and then they move on. These are the rules of the game and if a nation choses to change them they usually have the right to do so if they are in a strong enough position.","tag_id":"2029"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2023","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"3. It does not need to happen. Vinay has argued time and again that the final arbiter of power is the nation state, with its laws and military power. If Tsipras is right that the real war is between capital and the people, and Vinay is right that the power lies with the nation state, then if Greece were to revolt and the nation state's power go into the hands of a revolutionary force then what part could capital play here? Three things to remember: First, nations have renationalised their resources frequently and often without serious negative consequences to their economic position (cf. Argentina renationalising its oil company, or Bolivia's Morales nationalising the natural gas reserves). Capital screams, everyone is upset, and then they move on. These are the rules of the game and if a nation choses to change them they usually have the right to do so if they are in a strong enough position.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2024","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"4. Vinay's focus on the cities is important. Countries like Greece have kept strong ties to the countryside. Most Greek families have a 'second home' in the village, and it is to this village that many are returning. Ties have been kept with the relatives in the village supplying olive oil, and other basics. There are enormous problems with regard to the ability of Greek villages to feed themselves, but there is also huge potential. The poorer people are in the mediterranean societies the less impacted they are by the austerity measures, they more 'off-grid' they are in practice. It would interesting to find out whether just as the European banks have disengaged over the past 2-3 years from financially dangerous investments in the EC periphery, whether there has been a corresponding disengagement at an infrastructure level of the local populations, a re-engagment with the family ties which have always acted as the final, most essential infrastructure in times of crisis. If you can flee the city and be received by your cousins in the country, then the situation is a lot less bad than if you are an alienated individual with no effective ties to a (first life) social network.","tag_id":"2018"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2025","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"4. Vinay's focus on the cities is important. Countries like Greece have kept strong ties to the countryside. Most Greek families have a 'second home' in the village, and it is to this village that many are returning. Ties have been kept with the relatives in the village supplying olive oil, and other basics. There are enormous problems with regard to the ability of Greek villages to feed themselves, but there is also huge potential. The poorer people are in the mediterranean societies the less impacted they are by the austerity measures, they more 'off-grid' they are in practice. It would interesting to find out whether just as the European banks have disengaged over the past 2-3 years from financially dangerous investments in the EC periphery, whether there has been a corresponding disengagement at an infrastructure level of the local populations, a re-engagment with the family ties which have always acted as the final, most essential infrastructure in times of crisis. If you can flee the city and be received by your cousins in the country, then the situation is a lot less bad than if you are an alienated individual with no effective ties to a (first life) social network.","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2026","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"4. Vinay's focus on the cities is important. Countries like Greece have kept strong ties to the countryside. Most Greek families have a 'second home' in the village, and it is to this village that many are returning. Ties have been kept with the relatives in the village supplying olive oil, and other basics. There are enormous problems with regard to the ability of Greek villages to feed themselves, but there is also huge potential. The poorer people are in the mediterranean societies the less impacted they are by the austerity measures, they more 'off-grid' they are in practice. It would interesting to find out whether just as the European banks have disengaged over the past 2-3 years from financially dangerous investments in the EC periphery, whether there has been a corresponding disengagement at an infrastructure level of the local populations, a re-engagment with the family ties which have always acted as the final, most essential infrastructure in times of crisis. If you can flee the city and be received by your cousins in the country, then the situation is a lot less bad than if you are an alienated individual with no effective ties to a (first life) social network.","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2027","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"This leads to the natural question as to what role can technology, especially social networks and our networked world, play in reducing the alienation of cities and providing alternative succour as the hard infrastructure collapses. Will our Facebook friends receive us, house us, feed us, when the shit hits the fan? Will we be able to find them in first life if all we know is their second life handle, when the lights go down?","tag_id":"1911"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2028","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"This leads to the natural question as to what role can technology, especially social networks and our networked world, play in reducing the alienation of cities and providing alternative succour as the hard infrastructure collapses. Will our Facebook friends receive us, house us, feed us, when the shit hits the fan? Will we be able to find them in first life if all we know is their second life handle, when the lights go down?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2029","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"This leads to the natural question as to what role can technology, especially social networks and our networked world, play in reducing the alienation of cities and providing alternative succour as the hard infrastructure collapses. Will our Facebook friends receive us, house us, feed us, when the shit hits the fan? Will we be able to find them in first life if all we know is their second life handle, when the lights go down?","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2030","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"This leads to the natural question as to what role can technology, especially social networks and our networked world, play in reducing the alienation of cities and providing alternative succour as the hard infrastructure collapses. Will our Facebook friends receive us, house us, feed us, when the shit hits the fan? Will we be able to find them in first life if all we know is their second life handle, when the lights go down?","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2031","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"5. While there has been an immense growth of international organisation in many areas (NGOs e.g. Greenpeace, TNCs e.g. Vodaphone, GM, Tata), there has been a dearth of overtly international political movements since the collapse of communism. In the context of Tsipras' remarks, we need transnational, pan-european political and social movements. We have the structural underpinnings - in the form of a common language (English dominates the EC) and technologies (social media, etc.). We have the political context in that it has become more and more clear that decisions are no longer made by our national governments for a whole range of issues. We have a clear democratic deficit (the weakness of the European parliament is well known). All this augurs well for a revolution in political action which crosses international boundaries and co-ordinates its activities. There are three movements which have to varying degrees expressed this: the Greens and more recently the Pirate Party and the Occupy Movement. Thus while the time may be ripe for revolutions, wars and other such unpleasantnesses, it may also be a opportunity for political maturity across the board, across social classes and national divides. This may sound somewhat utopian but looking at the realities of today in Europe we could just as easily tip into war (real hard war) as we could into creating trans-national political organisation with specific demands and legislative agendas. Here I suspect we come up against a certain degree of defeatism about the possibility of such political movements. The EC is continuously in danger of tipping into oligarchy (of some form). There is an opportunity to push back and revitalise democracy across the board.","tag_id":"1991"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2032","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"5. While there has been an immense growth of international organisation in many areas (NGOs e.g. Greenpeace, TNCs e.g. Vodaphone, GM, Tata), there has been a dearth of overtly international political movements since the collapse of communism. In the context of Tsipras' remarks, we need transnational, pan-european political and social movements. We have the structural underpinnings - in the form of a common language (English dominates the EC) and technologies (social media, etc.). We have the political context in that it has become more and more clear that decisions are no longer made by our national governments for a whole range of issues. We have a clear democratic deficit (the weakness of the European parliament is well known). All this augurs well for a revolution in political action which crosses international boundaries and co-ordinates its activities. There are three movements which have to varying degrees expressed this: the Greens and more recently the Pirate Party and the Occupy Movement. Thus while the time may be ripe for revolutions, wars and other such unpleasantnesses, it may also be a opportunity for political maturity across the board, across social classes and national divides. This may sound somewhat utopian but looking at the realities of today in Europe we could just as easily tip into war (real hard war) as we could into creating trans-national political organisation with specific demands and legislative agendas. Here I suspect we come up against a certain degree of defeatism about the possibility of such political movements. The EC is continuously in danger of tipping into oligarchy (of some form). There is an opportunity to push back and revitalise democracy across the board.","tag_id":"1957"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2033","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"5. While there has been an immense growth of international organisation in many areas (NGOs e.g. Greenpeace, TNCs e.g. Vodaphone, GM, Tata), there has been a dearth of overtly international political movements since the collapse of communism. In the context of Tsipras' remarks, we need transnational, pan-european political and social movements. We have the structural underpinnings - in the form of a common language (English dominates the EC) and technologies (social media, etc.). We have the political context in that it has become more and more clear that decisions are no longer made by our national governments for a whole range of issues. We have a clear democratic deficit (the weakness of the European parliament is well known). All this augurs well for a revolution in political action which crosses international boundaries and co-ordinates its activities. There are three movements which have to varying degrees expressed this: the Greens and more recently the Pirate Party and the Occupy Movement. Thus while the time may be ripe for revolutions, wars and other such unpleasantnesses, it may also be a opportunity for political maturity across the board, across social classes and national divides. This may sound somewhat utopian but looking at the realities of today in Europe we could just as easily tip into war (real hard war) as we could into creating trans-national political organisation with specific demands and legislative agendas. Here I suspect we come up against a certain degree of defeatism about the possibility of such political movements. The EC is continuously in danger of tipping into oligarchy (of some form). There is an opportunity to push back and revitalise democracy across the board.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2034","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:51","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"6. The core advice Vinay has given on numerous occasions remains valid: Stock up with food and water so as to be able to survive a lengthy breakdown in services. We can add to that a. ensure you are living in a country whose passport you possess; b. build your first life social network to maximum, c. revitalise the connections with the cousins who grow tomatoes.\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2035","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"6. The core advice Vinay has given on numerous occasions remains valid: Stock up with food and water so as to be able to survive a lengthy breakdown in services. We can add to that a. ensure you are living in a country whose passport you possess; b. build your first life social network to maximum, c. revitalise the connections with the cousins who grow tomatoes.\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2036","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"6. The core advice Vinay has given on numerous occasions remains valid: Stock up with food and water so as to be able to survive a lengthy breakdown in services. We can add to that a. ensure you are living in a country whose passport you possess; b. build your first life social network to maximum, c. revitalise the connections with the cousins who grow tomatoes.\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2037","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"6. The core advice Vinay has given on numerous occasions remains valid: Stock up with food and water so as to be able to survive a lengthy breakdown in services. We can add to that a. ensure you are living in a country whose passport you possess; b. build your first life social network to maximum, c. revitalise the connections with the cousins who grow tomatoes.\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1890"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2038","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4572","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Essentially I am asking myself whether it is possible to contribute towards building social infrastructure that makes everyone more resilient in a society- how to weave webs of empathy and trust that cut across different social networks. That don't tend towards homophily :) Actually Im looking for examples of this in action to learn from..","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2039","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4572","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Brewster,\n\nyour post has been at the back of mind for a while. I find it difficult to craft a response that accurately captures my thought on the topics you raise. Essentially I am asking myself whether it is possible to contribute towards building social infrastructure that makes everyone more resilient in a society- how to weave webs of empathy and trust that cut across different social networks. That don't tend towards homophily :) Actually Im looking for examples of this in action to learn from...\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentresilienceAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2040","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4572","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Brewster,\n\nyour post has been at the back of mind for a while. I find it difficult to craft a response that accurately captures my thought on the topics you raise. Essentially I am asking myself whether it is possible to contribute towards building social infrastructure that makes everyone more resilient in a society- how to weave webs of empathy and trust that cut across different social networks. That don't tend towards homophily :) Actually Im looking for examples of this in action to learn from...\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2041","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Transition (Towns) Network - Often is accused of being white and middle class.","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2042","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Co-operative Integral Catalonia - which is, I guess, primarily attracting people with reasonably radical political views.","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2043","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also some community food projects attract a reasonably varied demographic - one I go to often has children who have been excluded from school participating, they attend with a teacher\/social worker during school times - some keep coming back after they have left school.","tag_id":"1887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2044","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also some community food projects attract a reasonably varied demographic - one I go to often has children who have been excluded from school participating, they attend with a teacher\/social worker during school times - some keep coming back after they have left school.","tag_id":"2019"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2045","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I guess its natural that any new 'initative' will, to some degree, tend to get caught within the demographic of the people who initiate it - Not only who they know, but also how they look, how they speak will effect the amount people can relate to their project.","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2046","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"4587","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Guess I should of looked up what homophily means before writing this reply :).\u00a0 Now that I have I can't think of any really strong examples.\u00a0 Possibly some activist (political or issue based) networks - where people have a strong shared interest in co-operating?\u00a0\u00a0 I suppose its always going to take effort to connect with people that you aren't familiar\/comfortable with.","tag_id":"1886"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2047","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"1148","entity_type":"node","quote":"5. While there has been an immense growth of international organisation in many areas (NGOs e.g. Greenpeace, TNCs e.g. Vodaphone, GM, Tata), there has been a dearth of overtly international political movements since the collapse of communism. In the context of Tsipras' remarks, we need transnational, pan-european political and social movements. We have the structural underpinnings - in the form of a common language (English dominates the EC) and technologies (social media, etc.). We have the political context in that it has become more and more clear that decisions are no longer made by our national governments for a whole range of issues. We have a clear democratic deficit (the weakness of the European parliament is well known). All this augurs well for a revolution in political action which crosses international boundaries and co-ordinates its activities. There are three movements which have to varying degrees expressed this: the Greens and more recently the Pirate Party and the Occupy Movement. Thus while the time may be ripe for revolutions, wars and other such unpleasantnesses, it may also be a opportunity for political maturity across the board, across social classes and national divides. This may sound somewhat utopian but looking at the realities of today in Europe we could just as easily tip into war (real hard war) as we could into creating trans-national political organisation with specific demands and legislative agendas. Here I suspect we come up against a certain degree of defeatism about the possibility of such political movements. The EC is continuously in danger of tipping into oligarchy (of some form). There is an opportunity to push back and revitalise democracy across the board.","tag_id":"1886"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2048","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(1) At Access Space we have put active thought into how t include people who are UNLIKE us. We have a protocol for greeting newcomers (the 10 second rule) and we concentrate hard on trying to accommodate people who come from a completely different mindset. There are all sorts of reasons why it's clever to do this - a diverse social network has greater perspective and greater collective intelligence (see James Suroweicki). However, the action of doing this over an extended period is REALLY hard work, and needs to be done well.","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2049","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(1) At Access Space we have put active thought into how t include people who are UNLIKE us. We have a protocol for greeting newcomers (the 10 second rule) and we concentrate hard on trying to accommodate people who come from a completely different mindset. There are all sorts of reasons why it's clever to do this - a diverse social network has greater perspective and greater collective intelligence (see James Suroweicki). However, the action of doing this over an extended period is REALLY hard work, and needs to be done well.","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2050","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you'd like to understand the Access Space formula, check out our comic book \"Grow Your Own Media Lab\": http:\/\/bit.ly\/GYOML","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2051","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(2) Artists are particularly interesting people in demographic terms - their lifestyle, outlook, and society's perception of them allows them to connect vertically, linking people from different socio-economic groups. The biographies of many artists show that they hang out with princes and paupers, bankers and beggars. As well as running Access Space, I am an artist, and I wonder whether this gives me a particular license to link with diverse people.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2052","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(2) Artists are particularly interesting people in demographic terms - their lifestyle, outlook, and society's perception of them allows them to connect vertically, linking people from different socio-economic groups. The biographies of many artists show that they hang out with princes and paupers, bankers and beggars. As well as running Access Space, I am an artist, and I wonder whether this gives me a particular license to link with diverse people.","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2053","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(1) At Access Space we have put active thought into how t include people who are UNLIKE us. We have a protocol for greeting newcomers (the 10 second rule) and we concentrate hard on trying to accommodate people who come from a completely different mindset. There are all sorts of reasons why it's clever to do this - a diverse social network has greater perspective and greater collective intelligence (see James Suroweicki). However, the action of doing this over an extended period is REALLY hard work, and needs to be done well.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2054","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These mass movements appear to cut across many social groups and although often not as visable as they were continue spawn various projects that build social infrastructure\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2055","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"4588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These mass movements appear to cut across many social groups and although often not as visable as they were continue spawn various projects that build social infrastructure\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentdiversityAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2056","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:55","entity_id":"4588","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These mass movements appear to cut across many social groups and although often not as visable as they were continue spawn various projects that build social infrastructure\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2031"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2057","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:55","entity_id":"4572","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi Brewster,\n\nyour post has been at the back of mind for a while. I find it difficult to craft a response that accurately captures my thought on the topics you raise. Essentially I am asking myself whether it is possible to contribute towards building social infrastructure that makes everyone more resilient in a society- how to weave webs of empathy and trust that cut across different social networks. That don't tend towards homophily :) Actually Im looking for examples of this in action to learn from...\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2031"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2058","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"As the current economic crisis hits a number of European countries, Polypolis social game uses a playful manner to train\/educate city inhabitants to cope \u2018in common\u2019 with issues that affect their life\u2019s resources. The Polypolis game was initially conceived as a testing ground for SARCHA\u2019s \u201cCCR: CityCommonResource (2010-2011)\u201d research theme pilot study http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ccrpkpgerani2010\/.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2059","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"As the current economic crisis hits a number of European countries, Polypolis social game uses a playful manner to train\/educate city inhabitants to cope \u2018in common\u2019 with issues that affect their life\u2019s resources. The Polypolis game was initially conceived as a testing ground for SARCHA\u2019s \u201cCCR: CityCommonResource (2010-2011)\u201d research theme pilot study http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ccrpkpgerani2010\/.","tag_id":"2032"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2060","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"As the current economic crisis hits a number of European countries, Polypolis social game uses a playful manner to train\/educate city inhabitants to cope \u2018in common\u2019 with issues that affect their life\u2019s resources. The Polypolis game was initially conceived as a testing ground for SARCHA\u2019s \u201cCCR: CityCommonResource (2010-2011)\u201d research theme pilot study http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ccrpkpgerani2010\/.","tag_id":"2018"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2061","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"As the current economic crisis hits a number of European countries, Polypolis social game uses a playful manner to train\/educate city inhabitants to cope \u2018in common\u2019 with issues that affect their life\u2019s resources. The Polypolis game was initially conceived as a testing ground for SARCHA\u2019s \u201cCCR: CityCommonResource (2010-2011)\u201d research theme pilot study http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/ccrpkpgerani2010\/.","tag_id":"1857"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2062","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the rapidly deteriorating Athens centre, players are assigned life-roles; immersed in an urban environment of economic recession, illegality, city-phobia, rising violence and human desperation, the Athenians enter into an agonising and agonistic struggle to reset the city\u2019s human, physical and natural resources. The players keep reflecting and acting upon \"real\" city conditions, and watch the outcome of their decisions unfold on the game board.","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2063","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the rapidly deteriorating Athens centre, players are assigned life-roles; immersed in an urban environment of economic recession, illegality, city-phobia, rising violence and human desperation, the Athenians enter into an agonising and agonistic struggle to reset the city\u2019s human, physical and natural resources. The players keep reflecting and acting upon \"real\" city conditions, and watch the outcome of their decisions unfold on the game board.","tag_id":"1920"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2064","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:56","entity_id":"1102","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the rapidly deteriorating Athens centre, players are assigned life-roles; immersed in an urban environment of economic recession, illegality, city-phobia, rising violence and human desperation, the Athenians enter into an agonising and agonistic struggle to reset the city\u2019s human, physical and natural resources. The players keep reflecting and acting upon \"real\" city conditions, and watch the outcome of their decisions unfold on the game board.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2065","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:58","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Rete G2 - Seconde Generazioni is a National organization founded by daughters and sons of immigrants and refugees born and\/or raised in Italy.","tag_id":"1957"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2066","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:58","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Each one of the members of this network defines himself\/herself not as an immigrant but as an italian kid of an immigrant, even though by law they are not recognised italian citizenship.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2067","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Such a group decided to work together on two fundamental points:\n1. Italian citizenship issues on denied rights to the second generation\n2. Identity as a form of gathering of different cultures.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2068","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Such a group decided to work together on two fundamental points:\n1. Italian citizenship issues on denied rights to the second generation\n2. Identity as a form of gathering of different cultures.","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2069","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"The motivations behind the creation of the network include sharing experiences, discussing common issues and trying to find solutions to problems regarding legal status, documentation, citizenship, but also discussing cultural and ethnic self representations and how users feel about their multiple identities in everyday life.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2070","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"The motivations behind the creation of the network include sharing experiences, discussing common issues and trying to find solutions to problems regarding legal status, documentation, citizenship, but also discussing cultural and ethnic self representations and how users feel about their multiple identities in everyday life.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2071","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"The motivations behind the creation of the network include sharing experiences, discussing common issues and trying to find solutions to problems regarding legal status, documentation, citizenship, but also discussing cultural and ethnic self representations and how users feel about their multiple identities in everyday life.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2072","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Finally, it is important to point out that the group insists on the network\u2019s management being democratic, horizontal, leaderless, politically neutral and uses the website to enhance this thinking.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2073","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is a one of a kind project (first in Italy), a grassroots initiative created to raise awareness, and draw the attention to challenges for future generations. It focuses on daughters and sons of immigrants and attempts to raise their social capital by actively using social computing, and uses the most up-to-date communication tools (wikis, blogs, social networks, etc) to reach its audience. It fights for citizenship rights and other fundamental rights and draws challenges for future generations.","tag_id":"1983"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2074","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is a one of a kind project (first in Italy), a grassroots initiative created to raise awareness, and draw the attention to challenges for future generations. It focuses on daughters and sons of immigrants and attempts to raise their social capital by actively using social computing, and uses the most up-to-date communication tools (wikis, blogs, social networks, etc) to reach its audience. It fights for citizenship rights and other fundamental rights and draws challenges for future generations.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2075","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"This is a one of a kind project (first in Italy), a grassroots initiative created to raise awareness, and draw the attention to challenges for future generations. It focuses on daughters and sons of immigrants and attempts to raise their social capital by actively using social computing, and uses the most up-to-date communication tools (wikis, blogs, social networks, etc) to reach its audience. It fights for citizenship rights and other fundamental rights and draws challenges for future generations.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2076","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"It uses cultural instruments like music (compilation \"Straniero a chi?\" ), books, video spot, National Radio broadcasting \"OndeG2\", fotoromanzo (stories told in pictures), photo exhibitions and websites etc to accompany and sustain the activity and the initiative of Rete G2 in order to obtain a maximum result and thus realize its objective and mission.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2077","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"It uses cultural instruments like music (compilation \"Straniero a chi?\" ), books, video spot, National Radio broadcasting \"OndeG2\", fotoromanzo (stories told in pictures), photo exhibitions and websites etc to accompany and sustain the activity and the initiative of Rete G2 in order to obtain a maximum result and thus realize its objective and mission.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2078","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Finally, it is important to point out that the group insists on the network\u2019s management being democratic, horizontal, leaderless, politically neutral and uses the website to enhance this thinking.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2079","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"The original and horizontal way of managing the network allows the project to keep going, and promotes its sustainability. Just as an example, the Sportello Legale online (opened 1st of March 2011) which is promoted by G2 in collaboration with ASGI and Save the Children, is funded by the Department of Equal Opportunities and National Office for Racial Discrimination (UNAR) due to its positive action.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2080","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"3296","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You see I'm trying to figure out how to relate to the space myself. Mixed, hybrid, multiple....whatever you call them, identities. There are several posts in here that somehow brush on the different facets Andrei has written a beautiful post about mixed identities and violent conflict\u00a0 in Transnistria while Decida has written about her 2Faced1 project- a creative play with how we fear and want to be percieved by others. One of the things I admire about the way you all three communicate around the topics is that they don't feel like they are reinforcing structural catgorisations. Which then become prisons you can't get out of. How did you, G2, actually get started talking about this stuff? and what do you think was a tipping point for it to have become cool?","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2081","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"3296","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You see I'm trying to figure out how to relate to the space myself. Mixed, hybrid, multiple....whatever you call them, identities. There are several posts in here that somehow brush on the different facets Andrei has written a beautiful post about mixed identities and violent conflict\u00a0 in Transnistria while Decida has written about her 2Faced1 project- a creative play with how we fear and want to be percieved by others. One of the things I admire about the way you all three communicate around the topics is that they don't feel like they are reinforcing structural catgorisations. Which then become prisons you can't get out of. How did you, G2, actually get started talking about this stuff? and what do you think was a tipping point for it to have become cool?","tag_id":"2033"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2082","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the last few years a whole slice of the italian population, went from being invisible and slightly uncool, to being a dynamic nationwide movement!\nA movement able to challenge current citizeship laws, challenge common stereotypes and cultural perceptions of who we are, and most importantly, able to make people feel like they're part of an \"us\" instead of a \"them\".\n\nI was able to join this network born in Rome in it's early stages, and create the milanese G2 group with some other people.\nThis below, is who we are and how we work.\n\nRete G2 - Seconde Generazioni (Rete means network in italian)\n\nRete G2 - Seconde Generazioni is a National organization founded by daughters and sons of immigrants and refugees born and\/or raised in Italy.\nRete G2 is a network of people with different backgrounds and professional skills, whose origins are from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.\nEach one of the members of this network defines himself\/herself not as an immigrant but as an italian kid of an immigrant, even though by law they are not recognised italian citizenship.\nThose who were born on italian soil have the chance to obtain citizeship when they reach 18 years of age, until then they are considered as nationals of their country of origin.\n\nSuch a group decided to work together on two fundamental points:\n1. Italian citizenship issues on denied rights to the second generation\n2. Identity as a form of gathering of different cultures.\n\nMotivations:\nThe motivations behind the creation of the network include sharing experiences, discussing common issues and trying to find solutions to problems regarding legal status, documentation, citizenship, but also discussing cultural and ethnic self representations and how users feel about their multiple identities in everyday life.\nThe network has grown since it's creation in 2005, it is now recognised by media other organizations and institutions (such as the Italian Ministry for Internal Affairs and Welfare polical parties of every side and even the italian president who recently mentioned and thanked Rete G2 for it's extesive work on this important subject) and is involved in diverse immigration and integration debates.\nThe website include a blog and a forum which is quite active, and the network is also present on social networks such as Facebook, twitter, where they have more than 2,538 members.Journalist and uni students use the network as a source of information.\nFinally, it is important to point out that the group insists on the network\u2019s management being democratic, horizontal, leaderless, politically neutral and uses the website to enhance this thinking.\n\nInnovation and creativity:\nThis is a one of a kind project (first in Italy), a grassroots initiative created to raise awareness, and draw the attention to challenges for future generations. It focuses on daughters and sons of immigrants and attempts to raise their social capital by actively using social computing, and uses the most up-to-date communication tools (wikis, blogs, social networks, etc) to reach its audience. It fights for citizenship rights and other fundamental rights and draws challenges for future generations.\nIt uses cultural instruments like music (compilation \"Straniero a chi?\" ), books, video spot, National Radio broadcasting \"OndeG2\", fotoromanzo (stories told in pictures), photo exhibitions and websites etc to accompany and sustain the activity and the initiative of Rete G2 in order to obtain a maximum result and thus realize its objective and mission.\nAlso very important focus for Rete G2 is the work with schools, both with students and teachers alike on identity, diversity and citizenship rights.\n\nSustainability:\nThe original and horizontal way of managing the network allows the project to keep going, and promotes its sustainability. Just as an example, the Sportello Legale online (opened 1st of March 2011) which is promoted by G2 in collaboration with ASGI and Save the Children, is funded by the Department of Equal Opportunities and National Office for Racial Discrimination (UNAR) due to its positive action.","tag_id":"2033"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2083","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"challenge","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2084","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"","tag_id":"2020"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2085","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"3297","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It doesn't work that way in Italy, I guess? You're dealing with people who's parents were Italian permanent residents on immigrant visas, and their kids are left without any status in Italy?","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2086","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"3297","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It doesn't work that way in Italy, I guess? You're dealing with people who's parents were Italian permanent residents on immigrant visas, and their kids are left without any status in Italy?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2087","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"3297","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In America (where I'm most familiar with immigration laws, even though I'm British) if you are born in America, you're a US Citizen, period.","tag_id":"2034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2088","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"1062","entity_type":"node","quote":"Also very important focus for Rete G2 is the work with schools, both with students and teachers alike on identity, diversity and citizenship rights.","tag_id":"2034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2089","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:02","entity_id":"3328","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Up until the second world war, Italy was mostly a country of emigration.With italians migrating to various parts of the world (Argentina, Usa, Australia).","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2090","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3328","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Up until the second world war, Italy was mostly a country of emigration.With italians migrating to various parts of the world (Argentina, Usa, Australia).Only in the last few decades we became a country of immigration, with people from extra european countries coming to Italy.The law in force now is \"legge 91 del 1992\".It enforces the Bloodline\/right of blood, or j","tag_id":"1906"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2092","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3328","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As opposed to Birthplace or jus soli, meaning the fact of being born in a territory should be enough to give you citizeship rights.http:\/\/www.interno.it\/mininterno\/export\/sites\/default\/it\/sezioni\/servizi\/legislazione\/cittadinanza\/legislazione_30.htmSo the law as it is now is designed basicly to preserve the citizenship of those italians who migrated to other countries, so even generations later, their children could still be citizens, even if they were born and raised abroad and they never been in Italy.That makes sense, and that's not the problem anyway.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2093","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3328","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The issue is, that now all those children of those extra-european immigrants, are left out of the equation.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2094","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3308","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really liked your story and this project... It's funny because the last 2-3 years (and specially just before the national elections in Greece) they were a tons of discussions about the immigration and the 2nd generation immigrants. In Greece it's very difficult to get the Greek nationality even if you are born and raised in the country. I like the support and that Rete G2 seems to give to people. Do you provide kind of membership for the people who want to join or it is \"free use\"? Do you have any co operations with other countries as well?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2095","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3308","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really liked your story and this project... It's funny because the last 2-3 years (and specially just before the national elections in Greece) they were a tons of discussions about the immigration and the 2nd generation immigrants. In Greece it's very difficult to get the Greek nationality even if you are born and raised in the country. I like the support and that Rete G2 seems to give to people. Do you provide kind of membership for the people who want to join or it is \"free use\"? Do you have any co operations with other countries as well?","tag_id":"2007"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2096","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:03","entity_id":"3308","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really liked your story and this project... It's funny because the last 2-3 years (and specially just before the national elections in Greece) they were a tons of discussions about the immigration and the 2nd generation immigrants. In Greece it's very difficult to get the Greek nationality even if you are born and raised in the country. I like the support and that Rete G2 seems to give to people. Do you provide kind of membership for the people who want to join or it is \"free use\"? Do you have any co operations with other countries as well?","tag_id":"2034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2097","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"3329","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Greece form what I know is the only Eu with a situation similar to the italian one regarding citizeship laws.","tag_id":"2034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2098","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"3329","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Most Eu countries have a softened version of \"Jus Soli\", and by softened I mean that there is a condition to that.","tag_id":"2028"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2099","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"3329","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I almost missed it because I had an ethiopian passport at the tiime.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2100","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:04","entity_id":"3408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Really interesting! it's so important that boys and girls of second generation become the real protagonist of their own life and issues that they have to face with! I hope that could be a good example also for immigrants and for other people..","tag_id":"2035"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2101","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:05","entity_id":"3408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Really interesting! it's so important that boys and girls of second generation become the real protagonist of their own life and issues that they have to face with! I hope that could be a good example also for immigrants and for other people..","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2102","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:05","entity_id":"3408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"i can say it as italian citizen, and also as activist in a group that is trying to work in the matter of migration, racism and society... and i can say that as educator, this is my job...","tag_id":"2034"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2103","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 16:05","entity_id":"3408","entity_type":"comment","quote":"i can say it as italian citizen, and also as activist in a group that is trying to work in the matter of migration, racism and society... and i can say that as educator, this is my job...","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2104","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:32","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Takeaway: It was interesting to have different perspectives. Social media and see the real consequences it can have to enhance demo","tag_id":"2118"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2105","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:33","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Takeaway: It was interesting to have different perspectives. Social media and see the real consequences it can have to enhance demo","tag_id":"2114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2106","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:33","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best examples: Nadia mentioned that the echo chambers are an issue, how to look for the edge. Outside of the centre.","tag_id":"2117"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2107","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:34","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best examples: Nadia mentioned that the echo chambers are an issue, how to look for the edge. Outside of the centre.","tag_id":"2119"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2108","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:34","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best practices: Who holds the power and how u can negotiate from the centre to periphery","tag_id":"2119"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2109","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:34","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best practices: Who holds the power and how u can negotiate from the centre to periphery","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2110","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:35","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Missing: she would have liked more discussion on how you can create opportunities for people that have less access to information.","tag_id":"2121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2111","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:35","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reconfiguring the power landscape. Who owns power, people at periphery can have more power than it\u2019s commonly known. Although we perceive tech as a democratizing tool it\u2019s not always the case. People already have conversations.","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2112","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reconfiguring the power landscape. Who owns power, people at periphery can have more power than it\u2019s commonly known. Although we perceive tech as a democratizing tool it\u2019s not always the case. People already have conversations.","tag_id":"2119"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2113","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best practices: how to actually engage people, systems that enables.","tag_id":"2122"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2114","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Re-conceptualize how we view power. Grows over time, aligning everybody to be part of the co-creation process.","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2115","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Indy said that the power would be more on the bridge beteen different kind of people and that are able to negotiate","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2116","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:39","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hard to define how it will be negotiation and average between government and citizen. No real digital revolution, but how to have a conversation bw the two, not as much in the tech and which environment.","tag_id":"2123"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2117","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:39","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Key is in the bridge between different ways of thinking. Ideas of negotiation.","tag_id":"2072"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2118","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"Language issues (not so fluent in English)","tag_id":"2073"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2119","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"6581","entity_type":"node","quote":"lots of speaking about engagement. Accept that some people don\u2019t want to engage. What about those? We cannot expect everybody to be. How to deal with it. Too much of a word used engage what about disengagement. Likes to understand engagement by analyzing the opposite.","tag_id":"2124"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2120","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:42","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":": No structured ppt: we are exploring uncharted waters so we don\u2019t know and understand and we have no prediction. Prepare people for handling uncertainty and educate for unpredictability. Not educating about contents but how to handle uncertainty","tag_id":"2125"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2121","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:42","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Prepare people for handling uncertainty and educate for unpredictability. Not educating about contents but how to handle uncertainty.","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2122","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Like missionaries: operate in an environment without reference point. Incremental learning and transformational learning. An environment where u don\u2019t understand anything. Jesuits operating in Rome were sent to the tropical jungle. Train people to handle uncertainty.","tag_id":"2125"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2123","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Incremental learning and transformational learning. An environment where u don\u2019t understand anything. Jesuits operating in Rome were sent to the tropical jungle. Train people to handle uncertainty.","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2124","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Tech side is not the story, people get excited about tech but the old story is power with new means. New means are changing but not revolutionizing, changing the actors. Newcomers will be more acquainted in using those instruments.","tag_id":"2127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2125","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Tech side is not the story, people get excited about tech but the old story is power with new means. New means are changing but not revolutionizing, changing the actors. Newcomers will be more acquainted in using those instruments.","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2126","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Democracy in terms of voting and representatives: from history this was an arrangement. Posts in Florence in Athens were defined by the lottery. People get stuck in what they know, and get stuck.","tag_id":"2114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2127","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"How these dynamics could be the platform for new forms of authoritarian governments. Looking at the dark side of tech. We always look at the bright side. Monopolies are structural conditions to keep authoritative power.","tag_id":"2128"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2128","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"My organization is based on traditional system. People were waiting for outcomes about the content, methodology. What will be the future of national states?","tag_id":"2129"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2129","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ageing population, youngsters are more innovative, traditional system is full of elders, quite conservative. How to deal with problems? Migration discussion is the example.","tag_id":"2130"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2130","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Big institutions survive anyways; EU was seen as a project but now with Brexit. Even if it doesn\u2019t happen it\u2019s a precedent. Among the community the feeling changed. EU needs a shock, a new start. Endless discussion that finds a comprise. Fillippo suggesta a plague as a solution.","tag_id":"2131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2131","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"Big institutions survive anyways; EU was seen as a project but now with Brexit. Even if it doesn\u2019t happen it\u2019s a precedent. Among the community the feeling changed. EU needs a shock, a new start. Endless discussion that finds a comprise. Fillippo suggesta a plague as a solution.","tag_id":"2132"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2132","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Friday, August 5, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"6580","entity_type":"node","quote":"European Republic: big cities have more influence than nation states.","tag_id":"2131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2133","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:02","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"Western countries designing solutions and getting it wrong cause they impose their vision on migrants","tag_id":"2133"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2134","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:03","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"governments moving slowly whilst entrepreneurs are very fast.","tag_id":"2084"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2135","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:03","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"5 different languages, learning projects not knowing each other.","tag_id":"2134"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2136","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:03","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"learning projects not knowing each other.","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2137","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:04","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"Best practices: Try to get over the duplication. A charity brought together people doing different things housing education, took together all different actors so that they can combine 5 in 1 project. Workable and effective.","tag_id":"2136"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2138","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:05","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"A charity brought together people doing different things housing education, took together all different actors so that they can combine 5 in 1 project.","tag_id":"2137"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2139","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:05","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"It would be good to have a refugee in the room that is a user. It was pretty comprehensible.","tag_id":"2138"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2140","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:05","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"One particular learning: Tech can provide some of the solutions but it\u2019s not all.","tag_id":"2077"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2141","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:06","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"More questions than answers. How to create organizational structure intelligence. How to gain power without realizing what you are doing. Structures for collective deliberation?","tag_id":"2139"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2142","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:06","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"How to gain power without realizing what you are doing.","tag_id":"2140"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2143","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:06","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"Structures for collective deliberation?","tag_id":"2141"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2144","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:07","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"The candidate for the prime minister in Iceland private party tactical positioning about standing as executive office without assuming the power. Giving the position back to discourse. Politics less about giving a manifesto but more a place for people to engage and sensemaking. I really liked the sensemaking word.","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2145","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:08","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"The candidate for the prime minister in Iceland private party tactical positioning about standing as executive office without assuming the power. Giving the position back to discourse. Politics less about giving a manifesto but more a place for people to engage and sensemaking. I really liked the sensemaking word.","tag_id":"2143"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2146","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:08","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"Making sure that discussions aren\u2019t too exclusive for educate digital literate public. Kind of paradoxical to argue for inclusion","tag_id":"2121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2147","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:09","entity_id":"6579","entity_type":"node","quote":"Making sure that discussions aren\u2019t too exclusive for educate digital literate public. Kind of paradoxical to argue for inclusion when people in the room aren\u2019t giving access themselves.","tag_id":"2121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2148","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:25","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's a little early, but what I found refreshing was to hear from the women in the opening session, who were really not scared to speak about problems as they are, and in a way that is not part of the institution. I think that all of the men on the opening session really represented the institution, and the women were challengers.","tag_id":"2144"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2149","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:26","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I would hope, I don't know about expect, but certainly hope, is that we can show the difference that technology can make, digital technology, and in our case, satellite communications, can make to people's lives.","tag_id":"2145"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2150","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:26","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Because we take things for granted. We have a session on next generation train connectivity. When I think about connectivity on a train, I think either of the failed Wi-Fi on the Thalys between Brussels and Paris, or I think about when I take a train from Brussels to Luxembourg. I don't even have GSM coverage.","tag_id":"2095"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2151","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:27","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yet, I have members who are running pilots in Spain, providing video on demand. Real live TV, and internet connectivity. This is a pilot happening in one member state of the union. It's something which we would all expect now. Not five years from now, with the 5G experience. It's something we would expect now, and it can happen now.","tag_id":"2146"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2152","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:27","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yet, I have members who are running pilots in Spain, providing video on demand. Real live TV, and internet connectivity. This is a pilot happening in one member state of the union. It's something which we would all expect now. Not five years from now, with the 5G experience. It's something we would expect now, and it can happen now.","tag_id":"2147"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2153","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:27","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The challenges for me, as a human being right now, are to balance my work and my home life. I have three young children, almost three teenagers. They need attention. Also, I hate the way that the digital technologies have invaded my house. It's not just that in my professional life I'm doing advocacy around them, but it's about balance in everything we do. It's about balancing in the way that your children are living, and doing their homework, and spending their free time. It's about balancing the amount of time you spend at work, and the time you spend with them. It's about balancing your diet.","tag_id":"2148"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2154","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:28","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's about all of them. It's everything as well. Finding equilibrium now.","tag_id":"2148"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2155","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:29","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah. What I don't like about certain innovative things is, you can do an innovation in anything. The question is whether it's useful. What is the use in innovation? It might help somebody grow personally, but for me, you have to contribute to a better world. Just because something is innovative, doesn't mean it's contributing to a better world. This is a very fine line between science, and what we celebrate as innovation.","tag_id":"2149"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2156","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:29","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah. But you know there is also, let's say, an American approach that sees the technology itself as something that is disruptive, and beneficial to society. The European approach is, \"Let's think about it. It's not just technology. Technology without a social use has no meaning\".","tag_id":"2150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2157","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:30","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah. But you know there is also, let's say, an American approach that sees the technology itself as something that is disruptive, and beneficial to society. The European approach is, \"Let's think about it. It's not just technology. Technology without a social use has no meaning\".","tag_id":"2149"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2158","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:30","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah. What I don't like about certain innovative things is, you can do an innovation in anything. The question is whether it's useful. What is the use in innovation? It might help somebody grow personally, but for me, you have to contribute to a better world. Just because something is innovative, doesn't mean it's contributing to a better world. This is a very fine line between science, and what we celebrate as innovation.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  Now I would start talking about GMOs, for example. That is one example.\n   \n \n \n  \n  Angelo:\n   \n  \n  Yeah. But you know there is also, let's say, an American approach that sees the technology itself as something that is disruptive, and beneficial to society. The European approach is, \"Let's think about it. It's not just technology. Technology without a social use has no meaning\".","tag_id":"2127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2159","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:30","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, and I don't think we should assume that every innovation is for good. There's a big assumption that, by inventing GMOs and doing more GMO research, you're going to feed the world. How else will you feed the world? But the other voice, the alternative voices, don't have the money to be heard at these kinds of big events. They don't have the money to do the awareness raising, and the marketing, and all of that. They are suppressed.","tag_id":"2068"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2160","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:31","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, and I don't think we should assume that every innovation is for good. There's a big assumption that, by inventing GMOs and doing more GMO research, you're going to feed the world. How else will you feed the world? But the other voice, the alternative voices, don't have the money to be heard at these kinds of big events. They don't have the money to do the awareness raising, and the marketing, and all of that. They are suppressed.","tag_id":"2101"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2161","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:35","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, and I don't think we should assume that every innovation is for good. There's a big assumption that, by inventing GMOs and doing more GMO research, you're going to feed the world. How else will you feed the world? But the other voice, the alternative voices, don't have the money to be heard at these kinds of big events. They don't have the money to do the awareness raising, and the marketing, and all of that. They are suppressed.","tag_id":"2102"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2162","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:35","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"There's also a lot of corruption.","tag_id":"2151"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2163","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:35","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Because this is the thing I think we are talking about. Whether you talk about the digital technology you have in the house, and about GMOs, you are talking about this balance.","tag_id":"2098"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2164","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:36","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think there's a lot of attention given to celebrate the innovations, and the solutions","tag_id":"2152"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2165","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:37","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"There's not enough attention given to the problems. The problem is identified as Europe is left behind, or how can we be the first to market, or how do we ensure leadership? These are political ambitions. I think this is why we see the electorate in so many European member states voting for alternative parties. Because they don't feel that governments and regulators are making decisions that affect their lives. This is a problem for the European Union.","tag_id":"2153"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2166","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:38","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think this is why we see the electorate in so many European member states voting for alternative parties. Because they don't feel that governments and regulators are making decisions that affect their lives. This is a problem for the European Union.","tag_id":"2131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2167","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:38","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"For me, I think you need to take a user centric approach. A service driven approach. What is the need at user level? You still have a digital divide in the European Union. You have a 9 million digital divide. The Digital Act today doesn't have a policy to bridge that digital divide. They did, with the Digital Agenda, but that target was 2013. They tick the box, they think they did it, thanks to satellite. But it's not. It's still there.","tag_id":"2154"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2168","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:39","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"You still have a digital divide in the European Union. You have a 9 million digital divide. The Digital Act today doesn't have a policy to bridge that digital divide. They did, with the Digital Agenda, but that target was 2013. They tick the box, they think they did it, thanks to satellite. But it's not. It's still there","tag_id":"2107"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2169","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:39","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"You still have a digital divide in the European Union. You have a 9 million digital divide. The Digital Act today doesn't have a policy to bridge that digital divide. They did, with the Digital Agenda, but that target was 2013. They tick the box, they think they did it, thanks to satellite. But it's not. It's still there.","tag_id":"2081"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2170","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:39","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Instead, we have a big celebration of, \"How can we be first in 5G? How can we maintain etc\". In the digital policy space, you have a lot of focus on all the ambitious stuff, which is correct.","tag_id":"2108"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2171","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:40","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the digital policy space, you have a lot of focus on all the ambitious stuff, which is correct. The policy makers have to do that. If they don't do that, who will do it? But, don't forget the users. Because at the end of the day, they're the ones who put you in the roles you are. They're the ones who voted you in. They expect you to impact their lives, so give them the connectivity on the trains. Bridge the digital divide. Make sure that solutions are accessible for them. Make sure that anything you do is related directly to a market, and is useful.","tag_id":"2109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2172","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:40","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"For me, I think you need to take a user centric approach. A service driven approach.","tag_id":"2109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2173","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:41","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't like the amount of influence that large corporations and big money, whether it's pharmaceutical, agri, even telecoms, have on governments and policy makers. I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2068"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2174","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:43","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't like the amount of influence that large corporations and big money, whether it's pharmaceutical, agri, even telecoms, have on governments and policy makers. I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2110"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2175","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:43","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2111"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2176","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:44","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The example I would take is from the US. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama. The created a program when Michelle started talking about her organic garden. Then she came up with her Move policy, which was all about shifting toward organic, and helping people reduce weight by taking a more healthy, holistic view to how they feed themselves, and how they live. Because of the pressure from big conglomerates and the influence and impact it would have had on her husband's political career, she had to renounce what she truly believed in, and what her husband also truly believes in, in order to preserve their own political careers.","tag_id":"2110"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2177","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:44","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The example I would take is from the US. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama. The created a program when Michelle started talking about her organic garden. Then she came up with her Move policy, which was all about shifting toward organic, and helping people reduce weight by taking a more healthy, holistic view to how they feed themselves, and how they live. Because of the pressure from big conglomerates and the influence and impact it would have had on her husband's political career, she had to renounce what she truly believed in, and what her husband also truly believes in, in order to preserve their own political careers.","tag_id":"2111"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2178","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:45","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The move became nothing about shifting the way you live, but just about exercise. It became a very simple thing, rather than curbing and shortening the influence that the big corporations and big money have on the policymaking.","tag_id":"2110"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2179","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 00:47","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like to spend more time with people who spend time taking care of themselves, through meditation, and a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, we are too often in the fast lane. I teach meditation. It's something that I do, it's how I met my husband. I would like every conference to start with a session of heartfulness. For example, in the coffee break, to do that.","tag_id":"2112"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2180","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:42","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"nstead, we have a big celebration of, \"How can we be first in 5G? How can we maintain etc\". In the digital policy space, you have a lot of focus on all the ambitious stuff, which is correct. The policy makers have to do that. If they don't do that, who will do it? But, don't forget the users. Because at the end of the day, they're the ones who put you in the roles you are. They're the ones who voted you in. They expect you to impact their lives, so give them the connectivity on the trains. Bridge the digital divide. Make sure that solutions are accessible for them. Make sure that anything you do is related directly to a market, and is useful.","tag_id":"2154"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2181","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:42","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The policy makers have to do that. If they don't do that, who will do it? But, don't forget the users. Because at the end of the day, they're the ones who put you in the roles you are. They're the ones who voted you in. They expect you to impact their lives, so give them the connectivity on the trains. Bridge the digital divide. Make sure that solutions are accessible for them. Make sure that anything you do is related directly to a market, and is useful.","tag_id":"2155"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2182","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"don't like the amount of influence that large corporations and big money, whether it's pharmaceutical, agri, even telecoms, have on governments and policy makers. I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2183","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2157"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2184","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:44","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The example I would take is from the US. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama. The created a program when Michelle started talking about her organic garden. Then she came up with her Move policy, which was all about shifting toward organic, and helping people reduce weight by taking a more healthy, holistic view to how they feed themselves, and how they live. Because of the pressure from big conglomerates and the influence and impact it would have had on her husband's political career, she had to renounce what she truly believed in, and what her husband also truly believes in, in order to preserve their own political careers.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  The move became nothing about shifting the way you live, but just about exercise. It became a very simple thing, rather than curbing and shortening the influence that the big corporations and big money have on the policymaking.","tag_id":"2156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2185","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:44","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"The example I would take is from the US. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama. The created a program when Michelle started talking about her organic garden. Then she came up with her Move policy, which was all about shifting toward organic, and helping people reduce weight by taking a more healthy, holistic view to how they feed themselves, and how they live. Because of the pressure from big conglomerates and the influence and impact it would have had on her husband's political career, she had to renounce what she truly believed in, and what her husband also truly believes in, in order to preserve their own political careers.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  The move became nothing about shifting the way you live, but just about exercise. It became a very simple thing, rather than curbing and shortening the influence that the big corporations and big money have on the policymaking.","tag_id":"2157"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2186","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"would like to spend more time with people who spend time taking care of themselves, through meditation, and a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, we are too often in the fast lane. I teach meditation. It's something that I do, it's how I met my husband. I would like every conference to start with a session of heartfulness. For example, in the coffee break, to do that.","tag_id":"2158"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2187","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I dislike about my own behavior is that I'm possessed by my work. The pressure to fight for the interests that you are advocating becomes all consuming. It effects the way you behave also at home. That's what I said about balance, you know?","tag_id":"2148"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2188","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I dislike about my own behavior is that I'm possessed by my work. The pressure to fight for the interests that you are advocating becomes all consuming. It effects the way you behave also at home. That's what I said about balance, you know?","tag_id":"2158"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2189","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:46","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Action. Concrete action. There are enough clubs, associations, groups, etc, that you can be part of if you want. It should not become some kind of psychological group where you all just talk, and celebrate the fact that you have similar concerns. We all care about the same things, how great. It should result in concrete actions. Actions and initiatives have to come out of it. Recommendations, reports, you're working on a report. Something that really has a lasting impact, or at least tries to have a lasting impact. Tries to change something","tag_id":"2159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2190","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"Not yet. It's the very beginning. Something relating with inclusion maybe. Digital development and digital transformation\n   needs inclusion, so that the digital evolution is not something that is restricted only to few, but it's something which is shared by the masses, I would say. This is something which is interesting as a concept in general, that is specifically interesting for me for my professional work.","tag_id":"2121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2191","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:48","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"This morning fake bomb alarm, what happened in March, which people cannot probably imagine. It touched us very\n  closely, because I know people who were victim into the bombings. It's something which touches very close to myself.","tag_id":"2160"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2193","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:49","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is one thing which I think is coming more and more, and it's mainly related with what we are discussing here with the digital revolution and the advent of social networks and this kind of stuff. I have an impression that somehow for a kind of perverse effect, the exposure to all the information that we have thanks to the digital world is playing against opening our minds. In the sense that there is so much information which is available that at the end of the day do not access it, but on the other end people tend to aggregate into cultural ghettos.","tag_id":"2161"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2194","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have an impression that somehow for a kind of perverse effect, the exposure to all the information that we have thanks to the digital world is playing against opening our minds. In the sense that there is so much information which is available that at the end of the day do not access it, but on the other end people tend to aggregate into cultural ghettos.","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2195","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"You tend to be with people who think like you. The misinformation ... That's the point. You find a lot of things which are not true, which you can show that it's not true, which are shared among these people ... Build a knowledge and an opinion about the world which is around you, which is based on false premises which is false information built by somebody ... Maybe for a joke or seriously with the intention of ...","tag_id":"2117"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2196","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"You tend to be with people who think like you. The misinformation ... That's the point. You find a lot of things which are not true, which you can show that it's not true, which are shared among these people ... Build a knowledge and an opinion about the world which is around you, which is based on false premises which is false information built by somebody ... Maybe for a joke or seriously with the intention of ...","tag_id":"2162"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2197","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"This happens. I have a real example. A few days ago I was on one of these social media, and I found a post about an Italian politician - the house of an Italian politician. I don't care about this specific politician, but I found out that through another post this post was based on a fake picture, which was \n  photo shopped in order to put in a bad light this politician.","tag_id":"2162"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2198","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:51","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"People who are public figures are more exposed than the others, but the thing is that the access to information ... Since you have so much information that is reaching you, we don't take the time to verify the information that we get, and we drink this like babies which are drinking whatever you give them. We absorb all that and we make our own ideas on information that we have not verified, because there is so much information that you don't have the time to verify. We are just [inaudible 00:09:45], which is such that you don't have the time anymore to check this information. \n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  I think that this is one of the main issues of the digital world that we are leaving. This brings us to make ideas, to make opinions about things which are maybe based on a wrong basis. In addition, it's fostered by the fact that especially through the social medias we are forming circles of people thinking alike. You lose the multi-cultural element.","tag_id":"2161"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2199","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:52","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"People who are public figures are more exposed than the others, but the thing is that the access to information ... Since you have so much information that is reaching you, we don't take the time to verify the information that we get, and we drink this like babies which are drinking whatever you give them. We absorb all that and we make our own ideas on information that we have not verified, because there is so much information that you don't have the time to verify. We are just [inaudible 00:09:45], which is such that you don't have the time anymore to check this information. \n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  I think that this is one of the main issues of the digital world that we are leaving. This brings us to make ideas, to make opinions about things which are maybe based on a wrong basis. In addition, it's fostered by the fact that especially through the social medias we are forming circles of people thinking alike. You lose the multi-cultural element.","tag_id":"2161"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2200","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:52","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"People who are public figures are more exposed than the others, but the thing is that the access to information ... Since you have so much information that is reaching you, we don't take the time to verify the information that we get, and we drink this like babies which are drinking whatever you give them. We absorb all that and we make our own ideas on information that we have not verified, because there is so much information that you don't have the time to verify. We are just [inaudible 00:09:45], which is such that you don't have the time anymore to check this information. \n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  I think that this is one of the main issues of the digital world that we are leaving. This brings us to make ideas, to make opinions about things which are maybe based on a wrong basis. In addition, it's fostered by the fact that especially through the social medias we are forming circles of people thinking alike. You lose the multi-cultural element.","tag_id":"2162"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2201","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:52","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"[crosstalk 00:10:25] Yeah, kind of bubbles. They never cross each other.","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2202","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:53","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes. While in the real world you talk with people and you find people which think like you, but you also find people which are different from you. In the digital world, there is a way ... The way the social networks also work, they tend to put people together by they are like each other. It's a kind of cultural ghetto that forms.","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2203","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:54","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have the privilege, I would say, to live in a city and in an environment which is very much variety international ... Diverse, a lot of people with different cultures, with different origins, different way of thinking, different languages. It's difficult for me to dislike or disrespect.","tag_id":"2163"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2204","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:55","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"Difficult to answer that. Honestly, I don't know. I don't know what to answer. Maybe, again, the same what I was let's say accusing the others to do. That is the fact that time limitations prevents you from going deep in some things that might be of interest sometimes. You don't manage to do it just because you have to be quick enough to go through several things which ... In general I mean. All of a sudden I might discover that the [inaudible 00:13:04] theory would be very interesting, but I don't have to time to go deeper.","tag_id":"2164"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2205","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:56","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"think that when you invest money, generally what you want to see is a return either in terms of money or in terms of personal comfort, let's say. We buy services. From my point of view in investment in terms of money, generally what I expect the first thing I look for is the possibility of getting a return in terms of professional return, which is more business for my company, basically. I'm very honest on that. I tell you very openly.","tag_id":"2165"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2206","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 01:57","entity_id":"6577","entity_type":"node","quote":"That's the first thing that I look for. You make an investment, you expect to meet people who somehow can help you in achieving your professional objectives. Then, if this is not possible because somebody is not told this is the case and it's not something which prevents you from investing any money in something valued like that, it can be a return in terms of personal or family return.","tag_id":"2165"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2207","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:01","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well general, I think ... What I hear is ... Well, the difference between Europe and US ... It's about difference in attitude and culture. All of us, we notice, but I think it's useful to hear it again, not only from the past, from European Commission and so on, and Parliament, but also from startups. I think not a lot of startup companies in the panels. It's a pity. That's one thing. Then, I just went to a little sub-presentation about health care applications. It was about regulation, privacy aspects. There was some nice discussions about ...","tag_id":"2166"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2208","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:02","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's nice to see all these health care applications there's a lot of buzz about. You see a lot of them, but what is the outcome? Is it really changing healthcare outcome? I must say, the answer was, \"Well, more or less we don't know. It's only a beginning. Why there is no outcome? Well, we missed, maybe some software. There is an evolution in this.\" I think maybe we are only at the end ... at the beginning, but for me it's quite a [inaudible 00:02:46] now, and I miss somewhat the real results of healthcare applications.","tag_id":"2167"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2209","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:02","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's nice to see all these health care applications there's a lot of buzz about. You see a lot of them, but what is the outcome? Is it really changing healthcare outcome? I must say, the answer was, \"Well, more or less we don't know. It's only a beginning. Why there is no outcome? Well, we missed, maybe some software. There is an evolution in this.\" I think maybe we are only at the end ... at the beginning, but for me it's quite a [inaudible 00:02:46] now, and I miss somewhat the real results of healthcare applications.","tag_id":"2149"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2210","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well, that's the reason the idea was proposing to the interview, because I said to them, \"I worked for 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, in marketing, communication, medical. I skipped last year, because I'm missing the human touch, the heart.\" What I want to do now is, let's say the right line is, \"using mobile technology or other communication technology to improve the quality of life of patients.\" That's general. That's too general. I put it in two project. I'm working on it.","tag_id":"2168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2211","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"One is for HIV patients, older HIV patients, which are out of the boats. Nobody else speaking about. It's not in the media, but there is a special medical situation of those patients which is quite different to young patients. We don't have time to go in detail, but they have more risks of cardiovascular, of diabetes, of certain cancers. The problem is the human, the culture. There is a lot of stigma, stigmatization. Does those patients, persons, are not seeing each other. They don't want to talk to each other, because a lot of them are afraid, but there is a medical need, not only a cure, like clinical parameters, improving their outcome, cardiovascular, diabetes, and so on, but also they are isolated.","tag_id":"2169"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2212","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"One is for HIV patients, older HIV patients, which are out of the boats. Nobody else speaking about. It's not in the media, but there is a special medical situation of those patients which is quite different to young patients. We don't have time to go in detail, but they have more risks of cardiovascular, of diabetes, of certain cancers. The problem is the human, the culture. There is a lot of stigma, stigmatization. Does those patients, persons, are not seeing each other. They don't want to talk to each other, because a lot of them are afraid, but there is a medical need, not only a cure, like clinical parameters, improving their outcome, cardiovascular, diabetes, and so on, but also they are isolated.","tag_id":"2170"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2213","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:05","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I want to do is first identify their needs. Already this is not easy at all, because you have to put them together, and to get fifteen, fifteen or twenty, patients in this area together is tough, because we are in a culture, speaking about Belgium, of hiding them yourself. I was talking with most of the HIV associations in Belgium. They like the idea, but they are a little bit like European Commission, talking about all kind of methodologies and so on, and so on, but the real life underground is very slow.","tag_id":"2170"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2214","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:05","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I want to do is first identify their needs. Already this is not easy at all, because you have to put them together, and to get fifteen, fifteen or twenty, patients in this area together is tough, because we are in a culture, speaking about Belgium, of hiding them yourself. I was talking with most of the HIV associations in Belgium. They like the idea, but they are a little bit like European Commission, talking about all kind of methodologies and so on, and so on, but the real life underground is very slow.","tag_id":"2171"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2215","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:05","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"I was talking with most of the HIV associations in Belgium. They like the idea, but they are a little bit like European Commission, talking about all kind of methodologies and so on, and so on, but the real life underground is very slow.","tag_id":"2131"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2216","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:06","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"I decided to it on my way, and the purpose is, and that's linked with this digital festival, is once you identify the needs ... And a lot of that is not done. A lot of organizations or companies are setting applications on the market, without really identify the needs. My way is really identify the needs first and then translate it to an education platform. It could be internet. It could be in a mobile application.","tag_id":"2171"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2217","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"The purpose is twice. One, to help patients to discuss with each other, because you create an environment which is safe to them, privacy.","tag_id":"2172"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2218","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Second, help them to self manage themselves and to be more aware about their risks. There are elements to decrease the risk. Everybody are speaking here also about physical activity, about better food, and so on ... Not smoking, and so on. If the physician ... That's a key problem. Physicians don't have time to speak about. They have twenty minutes with those patients. Thus, we have to create other environments where patients can get information on the right level, personal level, and then motivate themselves, with their peers, to do something. That's one of my projects.","tag_id":"2173"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2219","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Physicians don't have time to speak about. They have twenty minutes with those patients. Thus, we have to create other environments where patients can get information on the right level, personal level, and then motivate themselves, with their peers, to do something. That's one of my projects.","tag_id":"2168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2220","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:08","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well, worries is more ... The play, the political game between the associations. The pharmaceutical industry who are producing their apps without doing real need analysis and who will see me as a competitor, which I got already as a feedback.","tag_id":"2156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2221","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:09","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, but maybe that's good? Worry is more about ... There is no, really ... In Belgium, maybe ... For example, [inaudible 00:08:31] with US, there are patient organizations, really patient organizations, for example in HIV. In Belgium, no. Thus, it's a long way to motivate people to come together and to discuss this.","tag_id":"2174"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2222","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:13","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well, for me, the way to approach is to have an open, constructive dialogue, even if you ... You have to be critical with pharmaceutical industry, you have to be critical with associations, but, at the end of the day, you need them. Because they have also a lot of power and the physicians to go to the patients. I'd like to bridge, but you cannot be hired by them, because I think it's like a balance you need to have.","tag_id":"2175"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2223","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:14","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't say I can prove it, but I hear more and more about communication, and about communication technology, but I am not sure there is more communication. I miss the human touch more and more, and technology for me is not the purpose. It should be a tool. I feel, maybe because it's starting, everybody is going ... Even here, on the conferences, I see that people are on their laptop, not seeing, looking to the presenters. It's strange. There's ... I hope that at the end, there will be some ethical guidelines to be applied using the technology there where it's useful.","tag_id":"2168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2224","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:14","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"I miss the human touch more and more, and technology for me is not the purpose. It should be a tool. I feel, maybe because it's starting, everybody is going ... Even here, on the conferences, I see that people are on their laptop, not seeing, looking to the presenters. It's strange. There's ... I hope that at the end, there will be some ethical guidelines to be applied using the technology there where it's useful.","tag_id":"2127"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2225","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:15","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are no proud of ourselves. And maybe that even more generalized for all Europe. Maybe the Netherlands is quite different. They are more selling ... Sometimes I say they can sell even the air in the cheese. They are really very straight forward. I've seen a lot of creativity here, translated to really ... Startups and so on. It's ... We spoke ... The people spoke about that this morning, about attitude. I think, still, we need to be more proud of ourselves.","tag_id":"2176"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2226","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:16","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's also the attitude, because I'm sometimes shy and sometimes I say, \"Oh, should I try this? Maybe ... Oh, I don't want to go on the feet of some people,\" but if you are honest with yourself and if you believe in your project, then I see that people are willing to hear. Yes.","tag_id":"2177"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2227","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:17","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"I say, with a lot of young people, there is a movement against the pure capitalism, but are lucky there are also a lot of young people who want to find other ways. Crowdfunding is one of that, but there are other ways, and every new way of doing this can be only a win. Some will survive, some not, but the drive is there. There is, I think, a spirit in this direction and, I think, I'm very happy to see it.","tag_id":"2178"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2228","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:17","entity_id":"6576","entity_type":"node","quote":"Every human being has this was of thinking, their specialty. When you go in a network, in a group with good constructive discussions, you create \"one plus one is smaller than two.\" That, I think, it's allowed. I believe that every organization who has that as purpose will win, because this is ... There are books about this. This is the evolution of humankind. There is ... Are lucky","tag_id":"2179"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2229","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:18","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think at the essence of it there's a cultural divide between, I actually live in Silicon Valley and I see very closely at a very high level, Europe has this and this stereotyping. The social network and they're talking about innovation in a certain way and in the United States you've got a lot of innovation but you've got a huge amount of capital consolidation and all of the advantages really focused in a very small percentage of the population.","tag_id":"2150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2230","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:19","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"in the United States you've got a lot of innovation but you've got a huge amount of capital consolidation and all of the advantages really focused in a very small percentage of the population.","tag_id":"2180"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2231","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:19","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"That affords when you have wealth consolidation at such extremes and a lot of entrepreneurship becomes possible. When you have a more socially equal level playing field, entrepreneurship is different and the role of government is different. Even the attitudes about government and what the pervasive attitude about in the United States about what we expect from the government and we expect the government to stay out and leave us alone. We are going to achieve our destiny independently in contrast with a very interdependent European society.","tag_id":"2150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2232","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:20","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"That affords when you have wealth consolidation at such extremes and a lot of entrepreneurship becomes possible. When you have a more socially equal level playing field, entrepreneurship is different and the role of government is different. Even the attitudes about government and what the pervasive attitude about in the United States about what we expect from the government and we expect the government to stay out and leave us alone. We are going to achieve our destiny independently in contrast with a very interdependent European society.","tag_id":"2180"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2233","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:20","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I'm talking about virtual reality and health care. My work in virtual reality has mostly focused on the health area and using VR as a way to help people through physical procedures in dealing with pain and mental health and also lifestyle change, helping them adapt better habits and become healthier.","tag_id":"2181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2234","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:20","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I'm talking about virtual reality and health care. My work in virtual reality has mostly focused on the health area and using VR as a way to help people through physical procedures in dealing with pain and mental health and also lifestyle change, helping them adapt better habits and become healthier.","tag_id":"2182"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2235","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:21","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Right, and the underlying model in sort of the social I think what's significant in a big social context is this transition from thinking of people as health consumers to health producers. Instead of looking at people as the consumer of services and they go to doctor and the doctor makes them well, that they become the engine of a lot more of their own care and health. That is at many levels, that's a big transition for the conception of who, the very simple level we can call that preventive medicine. We want them to be healthier, we want them to brush their teeth, we want them to not eat so much and exercise. There are all of those things that are very important but also when you feel sick or when you have an issue or when you have a mental health situation, that instead of looking for a pill, instead of looking for the doctor, that we have some other avenues that really enable us.","tag_id":"2183"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2236","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:21","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Instead of looking at people as the consumer of services and they go to doctor and the doctor makes them well, that they become the engine of a lot more of their own care and health. That is at many levels, that's a big transition for the conception of who, the very simple level we can call that preventive medicine. We want them to be healthier, we want them to brush their teeth, we want them to not eat so much and exercise. There are all of those things that are very important but also when you feel sick or when you have an issue or when you have a mental health situation, that instead of looking for a pill, instead of looking for the doctor, that we have some other avenues that really enable us.","tag_id":"2184"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2237","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:22","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I'm going to be talking about, it's a very high level look at VR and health care. The main focus is our work in pain relief and I'll be talking about, the topic of the talk is your brain on VR, virtual world's real results. You can look, we've got FMRI data that shows what happens in your brain with and without VR. We've got data about comparisons with drugs that we think is all great indication that VR can be a very effective and extremely powerful form of therapy.","tag_id":"2185"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2238","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:37","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"No, no, I've been doing virtual reality for 25 years. I didn't get into it because I wanted to get rich. I got into it because I see it as a really powerful, interesting tool. My nature is I'm pretty skeptical about technologies, I don't just want to throw technology solutions at anything. What I think is exciting is that you can, my background is in education, in graduate school I studied education, I ended up in a virtual reality research lab by some strange coincidence. I did my own research in using virtual reality to teach Japanese language. Looking at how you can take, language is sort of the epitome of language instruction is where the instructor has all the knowledge and the student has nothing. VR enables us to change that dynamic because we can put a whole bunch of intelligence and learning and possibility and VR is about experiential learning.","tag_id":"2181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2239","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:37","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"VR enables us to change that dynamic because we can put a whole bunch of intelligence and learning and possibility and VR is about experiential learning.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  In health it's about creating experiences that will heighten people's ability to perform better and be healthier. That's a long way of saying, yes, those are the things that drive me to do what I do and I look as business as a way to achieve that, that's not the end goal.","tag_id":"2181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2240","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:38","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think that the thing is that, virtual reality is this interesting thing where it's now gone from something that's been in science fiction and movies to something that is really on the verge of being something for everybody really. It's just about there, so in the very near future, everybody's going to have it. That's going to be a great opportunity","tag_id":"2181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2241","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:38","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think the challenge is that how do we push that at this very important time? How do we push that in the right way, so that this technology gets implemented first, gets implemented well and that the thinking around that technology is an appropriate way","tag_id":"2186"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2242","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:39","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are sort of dystopian models of VR that there's a lot of that. I'm not a dystopian myself but I think if you take the dystopian version of VR, you're going to be in this weird VR space, whatever, just sucked up into this and it'll be the drugs for the masses. Versus, we see it as all of this potential.","tag_id":"2128"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2243","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:39","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are sort of dystopian models of VR that there's a lot of that. I'm not a dystopian myself but I think if you take the dystopian version of VR, you're going to be in this weird VR space, whatever, just sucked up into this and it'll be the drugs for the masses. Versus, we see it as all of this potential.","tag_id":"2187"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2244","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:40","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Technology is a culture of disruption, the technologists, the Silicon Valley, I live in the Silicon Valley. In that culture people look at disruption as there's an opportunity, there's something going wrong, we can go in and make a lot of money. We love disruption, health care hates disruption, they are incrementalists.","tag_id":"2188"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2245","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:40","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":". We love disruption, health care hates disruption, they are incrementalists. They want to study it a lot and then they want to be very slow. Then the pharmaceutical companies, the drug manufacturers, the health industry, it's just enormous. There's this interesting clash that comes with this technology between these 2 big forces in society.","tag_id":"2189"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2246","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:41","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"The goals that we're trying to forward over here are very different. I think our challenge when we deal with health care and trying to forward that is that we've got 2 different cultures. We've got health care and then you've got technology. Technology is a culture of disruption, the technologists, the Silicon Valley, I live in the Silicon Valley. In that culture people look at disruption as there's an opportunity, there's something going wrong, we can go in and make a lot of money. We love disruption, health care hates disruption, they are incrementalists. They want to study it a lot and then they want to be very slow. Then the pharmaceutical companies, the drug manufacturers, the health industry, it's just enormous. There's this interesting clash that comes with this technology between these 2 big forces in society.","tag_id":"2190"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2247","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:42","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Right and I think that it's a battle between technology companies like the people who build the technology and then the forces of the entertainment industry and all these other things.","tag_id":"2191"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2248","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:42","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"My company is building application and we're bringing them out to hospitals and using that as a way to get them to actual patients and individuals at home. We look at this as a very long-term thing. Like I said I've been at this for a long time and what's important is not what happens today or in the next year but in the next 5 years or 10 years. Our goal is to push it in a very positive direction.","tag_id":"2192"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2249","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:45","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think one of the pathways I take is I do a lot of speaking. I come out and I talk about, here is the potential, here's the data and here's what we can do and try to forward that model. I was at Ted Med, I gave a Ted talk and that has been seen by a lot of people. I am trying to be very public about bringing our model and kind of a different conception of the technology.","tag_id":"2193"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2250","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:46","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Then we build applications and we're talking to doctors and talking to technologists. There's a tremendous amount of interest, there's a tremendous amount of opportunity because a lot of people recognize that the current model of medicine is unsustainable. We try to find our like-minded people and the people who are actually going to go out there and do something different. It's sort of a combination of what happens out in front in public and then also in the back, working with the people who are willing to collaborate and push the dream forward.","tag_id":"2194"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2251","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:46","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well the society in which I spend most of my time is the United States and I think what disturbs me, there's 2 different things. There's a big collection of what I'm looking for a politically appropriate word. I think there's a lot of people out there doing a lot, part of it is the consolidation of wealth. Part of it is the xenophobic, the conservative, the political, the environment of the United States is very divisive. There's a huge divide between people not even just along democrat and republican lines but conservative. There's a huge gap in the United States. I live in California which is very liberal. That environment and the racism, you're probably familiar with black lives matter and all of these issues. The shootings and all of this, there's just not a really great solution, there's no clear pathway forward. Everybody thinks Orlando was terrible, there's not a groundswell of, \"Well let's get rid of these stupid assault weapons.\"\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  There's this paralysis and it's brought out by this clash between conservatives and more liberals. I think that that's at a big level, I think that's what the biggest problem in the United States.","tag_id":"2195"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2252","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:47","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think there's a lot of people out there doing a lot, part of it is the consolidation of wealth. Part of it is the xenophobic, the conservative, the political, the environment of the United States is very divisive.","tag_id":"2180"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2253","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:48","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"The environment that I live in and the [inaudible 00:21:15] that I'm in is extremely intellectual, it's extremely engaged. I wish the rest of the country was engaged at that level. I feel very lucky to be there. Part of it drives me mad. I wish that society had more of a curiosity that people just seem to absorb. They seem to be consumers and not producers. I would love to see that change happen at a bigger level.","tag_id":"2196"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2254","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:52","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"In growing up, I'm 52, in growing up, I've been very much a part of the outside. I used to live on a boat, I went to a very alternative school. I was very much out of the mainstream, I was pretty far. I think as I've gotten older and I've tried to achieve some other things, and you have a life's work and you try to build a company and do some things in the world, I've moved definitely. I think visually people look at me and they don't see all of the other stuff. I used to live on a boat, I used to live without electricity, I didn't have money, I didn't do all of these other things. There's a lot of me that wants to do that. I think the thing I would like to find a way to integrate, I mean I don't think I've left that behind. I think I keep my ideals very active in my life.","tag_id":"2197"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2255","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:53","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I loved talking about with some folks here is just about, my essence is a lot more radical. I would like to find a way to have the ability to be both of those things more. I think it depends ...","tag_id":"2197"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2256","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 02:59","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"The pathway I think is for me, is to keep pushing my beliefs and my agenda this way but try to build myself to the sort of level where I have an organization. I have a company and we have some success and we have some resources and we can push them in a certain way and we can hire different kinds of people and different kinds of minds and use that as a platform. I think, I look at a company as a tool to forward those ideas.","tag_id":"2198"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2257","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:00","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well I do do some of that, right now I'm one of the organizers of a virtual reality meet-up in Seattle. I used to live in Seattle, we try to use the meet-up format as a way to do that. I would love to be part of a conversation of people who are willing to, who have some intelligence and background, who have the substance to have a conversation. I would love to be part of a productive conversation of people who really think about it and have substance in what they want to do and actually tangible realistic ways that they can implement it. It's less exciting for me to sit around and go, \"I wish the world was completely different.\"","tag_id":"2199"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2258","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:01","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think the practical ways to do that, I would be very much interested in looking at a conversation. By practical I mean it can be as radical in a positive way, I'm interested in positive radicalism. It has to be realistic in that way. Does that ...\n   \n \n \n  \n  Angelo:\n   \n  \n  Yes, it makes sense. Being radical but with a real prospect to change things and not just talking about changing an ideal world, to change the real one, the actual one.\n   \n \n \n  \n  Howard:\n   \n  \n  There are a lot of people doing it in lots of different corners. I would love to be part of a network of people that does that, yeah.","tag_id":"2200"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2259","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:01","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many things going on in the field of Civic Tech in the US. Less in the EU. In EU there's a network of living labs.\nBuilding a community around open Government","tag_id":"2150"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2260","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:03","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Enhance public engagement, Social innovation","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2261","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:04","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"All data \"under government\" should be open?","tag_id":"2201"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2262","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:04","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"BetterStreet example : Signal what's nok in the streets of BRUSSELS ( but how to link citizens to city responsible so) how can we solve the problems detected ?\u00a0\nHow can we do something that will bring value to me, but also to the community?\nCreate a win-win\u00a0\nGet feedback from local government\nStarted without offical go from government.\u00a0 If you follow speed from local gov...\u00a0 ;-)","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2263","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:05","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Started without offical go from government.\u00a0 If you follow speed from local gov...\u00a0 ;-)\n@jm_poncelet\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWin for municipality: you will win because based on the photo you will see which car to send.\n+ geolocalisation of the problems in the city.\nHe created a backoffice, even with planification!\u00a0:-)\nFor local government (nice one)\n\u00a0\ntool also allows to give feedback to person who reported problem of how it got solved ;-)\n\u00a0this works to decrease the gap between government and local citizens (that nothing is happening)\n\u00a0\n\u00a0the digital wave is here ... People will complain no possibilities to control that but digital can also help to fix problems\n\u00a0\nYou will have to move, because it will happen.\n\u00a0\nFB Group: \"Open letter to all BP's \" where people can complain about certain issues","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2264","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:05","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Started without offical go from government.\u00a0 If you follow speed from local gov...\u00a0 ;-)","tag_id":"2203"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2265","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:06","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Citizensourcing= crowdsourcing for governments\nMost surprising result: in a project in Hasselt the responses were very high-level in contrast to the previous fears and expectations of the city administration\n\u00a0\nSuccess stories: Medellin, Paris & Reykjavik","tag_id":"2204"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2266","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:17","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Be a civic startup :\u00a0\nWe didn't wait for their approval.\u00a0(Local government)\u00a0\u00a0We created the application, any citizen could record and it would be send.","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2267","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:18","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Before starting citizen cocreation in the digital space, be sure that you include offline as well so that different civic groups can be targeted","tag_id":"2121"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2268","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:18","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"The knowledge of the citizens is used by the city. Citizenlab is a platform that can be used to do this","tag_id":"2204"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2269","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:19","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"From citizen participation to citizen initiative...\nWe are tapping into the natural desire to help.\nWhat do people do with the money they receive from crowdfunding?\u00a0\nWe are moving away from citizen participation to citizen action- citizens are putting hand on issues traditionally handled by the state","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2270","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:19","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"What do Crowdsourcing and Wedding lists have in common?\u00a0 you ask for what you need; let people contribute to what you need; put things on you list instead of money\nYou don't need money to get things started, it's the crowd end how it's engaging which you need","tag_id":"2205"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2271","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:20","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ask for what you need\n\n\ncontribute with money they can spend\n\n\nyou are not always just getting the money, but the same item\n\n\u00a0\nCommunity leaders as innovation catalysts","tag_id":"2205"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2272","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:20","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Creating a knowledge sharing platform. Encourage civic governence.\nWe need to work with. Citizens, enterprises and goverment need to work together.","tag_id":"2206"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2273","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:20","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is not so much about smart cities, more about smart citizens.\nPeople will drive the change, but with, not against.","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2274","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:21","entity_id":"6572","entity_type":"node","quote":"Some cities support it. Connect, collaborate. Create an inclusive society.\nFanuel: connect ideas and believers.","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2275","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:22","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"This session will explore how digital is empowering new forms of civic participation and disrupting traditional concepts of citizen \u2013 government interactions. The nature of our democratic institutions and their suitability for the digital age, and conversely the contribution that digital can make to developing new democratic architectures at the local, regional and international levels, will all feature.\nThe discussion will be lively and thought provoking, with the format designed to encourage interaction amongst the group.","tag_id":"2207"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2276","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:22","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Better feedback and responsiveness on participative democracy and collaborative infrastructure outside the EU than in Europe","tag_id":"2208"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2277","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:23","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Institutional framework and infrastructure screw - there is a need for changing the shape of the network, changing how the information in society flows","tag_id":"2209"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2278","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:23","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Filippo: 5 stars movement started by a comedian (his blog is as popular as the blog of the pope) with the concept of digital democracy; Turin and Rome will become laboratories for what digital democracy can achieve\n\n\nLeaders of 5-star-movement are charismatic; no expertise in politics; able to capture sentiment of people-> this tells us sth about the quality of the established institutions which apparently are not able to capture the attention of the public","tag_id":"2210"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2279","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:24","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"digital democracy= digital\u00a0power","tag_id":"2210"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2280","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:24","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Someone from the public: Social media in small cities quite powerful- people think in the same way \"I am scared of the future of representative democracy- Single issue groups have gained so much power\"","tag_id":"2114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2281","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:24","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Someone from the public: Social media in small cities quite powerful- people think in the same way \"I am scared of the future of representative democracy- Single issue groups have gained so much power\"\n\n\nAnis Bedda: Euro-Group has so much power although they don't have any institutional legitimacy","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2282","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:25","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Indy: \"people who can bridge and negotiate spaces in social media like\u00a0Nadia E.\u00a0have the power, not David Beckham","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2283","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:25","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Filippo: transnational groups which don't fit into a \"nations or policy\"-box will grow: \"non-state actors\". In this context: can we limit political actions to national states?","tag_id":"2211"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2284","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:25","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: network analysis tools to understand the shape of the network- massive collaboration-","tag_id":"2212"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2285","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:27","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: Politics is about who can shout the loudest and not about finding solutions\n\n\nFilippo: Future of politics: politics take a step behind, setting the rules and language of the uncontrollable interactions- future of political power","tag_id":"2213"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2286","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:27","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"The most engaged and most creative are busy solving problems locally (social entrepreneurs;...) and politicians are realizing slowly that those smartest are \"stealing their breakfast\"","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2287","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:27","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Shifts of where power lies","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2288","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:28","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Filippo: main parties institutions have problems in attracting talents, they are ineefective. New movement are highly disrupted; institutions are however adaptable and will absorb those innovations and will continue functioning as they used to function","tag_id":"2213"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2289","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:28","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"We're living in an echo chamber","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2290","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:28","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Filippo: more questions than answers. Do we want citizens to decide about CEOs of big public companies?","tag_id":"2214"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2291","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:29","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Reactive intelligence - Trump, reactive opinion. How to drive collective intelligence and agency? Liquid democracy people speed up more the reactive intelligence than the neglective (?) intelligence. How will be new instituions required for non reactive intelligence?","tag_id":"2215"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2292","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:32","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"ER have been prototyping. Need to make sense. Everybody hates each other nowadays and they financed a project on social change and challenged control (unMonastery). They set up the space: noone knew what they were doing. In 6 months they did what institutions take years to do. The answer is the learning process and collaboration.","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2293","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:32","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Need to make sense. Everybody hates each other nowadays and they financed a project on social change and challenged control (unMonastery). They set up the space: noone knew what they were doing. In 6 months they did what institutions take years to do. The answer is the learning process and collaboration.","tag_id":"2216"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2294","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:33","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Need to make sense. Everybody hates each other nowadays and they financed a project on social change and challenged control (unMonastery). They set up the space: noone knew what they were doing. In 6 months they did what institutions take years to do. The answer is the learning process and collaboration.","tag_id":"2217"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2295","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:33","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Filippo: it s easier to do it at the margins. Matera is irrevelant, you can experiment as much as you want. The game changes if you go at the core of value creation. Timing matters cause politics at its own timing struggles to get into deep knowledge.","tag_id":"2218"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2296","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:34","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Indy: Jo Cox changed the referendum fundamentally. Type of conversation that is able to change. Both sides started to be accountable.\u00a0\n\n\nPaul: Politics done by new politicians (5 stelle podemos), movements born out of frustration that normally would not speak out.","tag_id":"2219"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2297","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:35","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Worked forGreens in EU Parliament and is a social media skeptic. He is here to hear skepticism on digital democracy. What we need by democracy, what we need for people. Internet is very pervasive. Massive echo chambers: digital democracy would be great if the current situation wasn't the same as in the past. EPP you are voting for junker commission. Traditional system.","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2298","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:35","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Comment: there is no real digital revolution: process coming from the government (institutional hacking, digitalizing public services, digital legislation), on the other side citizens also take a lot of initiative. She s skeptic about the revolution potential, you should not control it.","tag_id":"2220"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2299","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:35","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is there a place for representative democracy, when everything is becoming so polarised?","tag_id":"2221"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2300","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:36","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Comment: working class background: people aren t dissafected by digital democracy. All people are on Facebook but they all read the same stuff. Reinforcing impact of social media in the small circle. I'm scared about the future of representative democracy. His generation trusted 4-years-long representative political class, now there is no room for a reasonable centre.","tag_id":"2113"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2301","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:36","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Anis: the issue is with the state of politics not with tech. The centre is losing legitimacy. Huge transparency enabled by tech. No mandate for people in the case of TTIP, no need to be accountable. Tools allow us to see this and ask for transparency.","tag_id":"2222"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2302","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:36","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: if you start working at EC you are overwhelmed by magazines (financial times, etc.) and u end up in a space that is quite hermetic. Everyone tells stuff but they don't allow to access a sensemaking excercise. No space to improve things.","tag_id":"2223"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2303","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:37","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"conversation to learn vs statements of truths. Network power as the people at the edge of networks bridge networks are those that have power.\u00a0 Participation, agency rather than rapresentation.","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2304","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:37","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"From Athens to celebrated US democracy it's about exclusion, women, black people. These days we are building a demo where a growing part of the population is not part of the demo.","tag_id":"2224"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2305","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:38","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"any new power brings counterpower.","tag_id":"2120"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2306","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:38","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"The experts aren t irrevelant but demo as participation is tiresome.","tag_id":"2114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2307","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:38","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many interest groups aren't contained in the nation state box and in the system and the checks developed. Explosion of non state actors triggering interest, can we limit the political\/democratic action to nation state if we operate in a globalised arena?","tag_id":"2225"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2308","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:39","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Indy: Democracy by bringing it closer and sovereignty doesn't apply, we need to reframe it. Brexit example. Find Interdipendency better than dissolution","tag_id":"2114"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2309","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:39","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"1.Enabled self selected participation,","tag_id":"2226"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2310","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:40","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"no opinions but what have u done and focus on get things done","tag_id":"2159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2311","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:40","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"research: box ticking isn t the solution. the tools needs to be built.","tag_id":"2227"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2312","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 03:42","entity_id":"6571","entity_type":"node","quote":"Network analysis tools, sense making. It's not true that people are disengaged. Social contract and getting things done.","tag_id":"2159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2313","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Connectivity comes in many forms, from 2G to Bluetooth, from satellite to high speed broadband. What will our future connected lives look like under the so called gigabit society and what architectures are required to achieve this? What types of innovations are we seeing where IoT becomes more commonplace?","tag_id":"2228"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2314","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hispasat New generation of satelite\u00a0\nConectivity of high speed trains - Conacting trains to the future\nCommbiens sattalite and G3 technology, low profile antena, for rail ways,\u00a0\nOne infrastructure alone (WLAN, Satellite etc.) does not work\nWant passanger to feel conacted as at home with 350 kmh speed is not easy","tag_id":"2229"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2315","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:40","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Combining technology helps\u00a0\nChallenge: Train has LTE Antenna + Satellite + Teleport that is reseving infos, rooting inside a train is difficult, lot of electrical problems, need to use low profile antena that are arodynamic -all very challenging\u00a0\nInternet of THings ( WinVision) Remco Ploeg","tag_id":"2230"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2316","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:50","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Measuring with sensors - working with others and transport the data to platforms (Atmosphere in a classrom - heat, moistor ect)\nWith the data you can predict how bussy a room (education facilites or hospitals) it will be.\nHave a class that puts holgrams into the room that does not exist - argumented reality - you see the tempreture of a room through those glasses.\u00a0\nGathering data on cows were farmer use the data glasses.\u00a0\nDifficult to explain that we use US cloud platforms in Health care","tag_id":"2231"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2317","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Connectivity is basically high speed internet that connect you to anything on the web","tag_id":"2232"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2318","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:52","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Challange of the future: Going beyond broadband to the connection of everything, from industiral pount of vie you talk about the products conectivity experience\u00a0and preformance, tremendous complacity of scale to be succesfull. We seeing signs of the Internet of things, device to device communication bejond broadband - conacting every industry.","tag_id":"2233"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2319","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Qualcomm is growing, the need for standards is growing, risk may be fragmentation of devices conaction and no big scalce harmonization.","tag_id":"2234"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2320","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:53","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Qualcomm is growing, the need for standards is growing, risk may be fragmentation of devices conaction and no big scalce harmonization.\u00a0\nThe scale and collabortation of industries will be tremendously different, like with self-driving cars, difficult to scale it and to develop standards.","tag_id":"2234"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2321","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Different technologies and different sectors to link and cooperate in regards of policy and standarrds.","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2322","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is the role of policy maker?","tag_id":"2235"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2323","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:54","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"What we see is makret failure - we not able to talk to each other, we dont see that we get value of other, different industries and do not collaborate and talk to each other.","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2324","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:55","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Public action is importnat, remove barriers bettween sectors, At the EU level we should unlock those barriers to enable collaboration","tag_id":"2217"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2325","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Failure of the market - difficult to find a communication in the field in the market.","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2326","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 15:59","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"The fixed device with the internet of all things it is not easy to find solutions.\u00a0\nTechnical problem 3G 4G only avialble in the city, some countryside are not covered by the net.\u00a0\nTHe cost of the bit is different - technical problmem","tag_id":"2236"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2327","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Customer get devices in different countries and to offer a solution that covers all the countries for the same prize. Technical and marketing problem with a good prize.\u00a0\nTo put all moduls and commucation layer and all the conaction work well, and how to switch is a hard technical challange.\u00a0\n\u00a0We are still looking for solution that are able to have all forms of conactions. The needs of the customers\u00a0 is they need a simple push button and it needs to work.","tag_id":"2234"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2328","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:00","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"It is all about a good mix of solution - using satalite is great (says satelite guy)\u00a0\n\u00a0With satelite no roming?!\u00a0 The economics is tight, need to construct a business model. Technology is great, its a matter of finding a good mix, finding a good business model to satisfy customers need.","tag_id":"2145"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2329","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Can we change the prize of megabite - 1 euro for G4 - it is expensive - need a special offer for internet of things. Smart building and smart home, operater need to provid a global offer. You need to demonstarte users that it is in value for them (internet of things).","tag_id":"2237"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2330","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:01","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"New hardware, it services, cloud plattform, how much attention do you give to the typ of conectivity of those things? How do you see convectivity from a customer side?\n\u00a0Most important is the Euro for customer - bluthooth is cheap so thats why we use it. In Netherlands almost the whole country is covered with G3 and G4","tag_id":"2238"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2331","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:08","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is there willingnes to collaborate - how can we make Hybrid solutions happen?\n\u00a0Big difference between the last two years and right now - operater cover the land - providing conactions and all the network - right now they have an alliance and we have a soluttion to idedicate the divice it is quite good. We still waiting for an allince in the comercial offer - we would like as It provider to have a global EU allince to provide a one solution for IT companie - we are waiting for the comercial side.","tag_id":"2239"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2332","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:08","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Market Falilure = therefore PUblic action needs to be involved","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2333","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:09","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Telecoms market a lot of operated bashing, very highly regulated market - how to deal with broadband","tag_id":"2240"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2334","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:09","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Lots ofresearch money is spendt on health care, what we do with this projects or targets to have other industires need to come to the table","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2335","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:11","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"Technologies\u00a0 - a lot exists and is quite cheap","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2336","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:11","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. Lookng at the different industires and important to sit together and develop early on there standards - what do you need, and you need to develop profiable technology solutions","tag_id":"2202"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2337","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:11","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"3. Telecom regulation will need more innovative thinking - pocekt are regulated and needs to be not so highly regulated","tag_id":"2241"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2338","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:11","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"3. Telecom regulation will need more innovative thinking - pocekt are regulated and needs to be not so highly regulated","tag_id":"2242"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2339","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:12","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"How can you have low cost solutions for maintanance\u00a0\n\u00a0low pwer cunsumption and maintance\u00a0 - a different paradigm of devices\u00a0\n\u00a0bluthooth is used indoors, meshnetwork of bluethooth but you can not use it outside, different divice\u00a0\n\u00a0Sensors run around 6 years on battory, we are not runing for 6 years and than we can replace it\u00a0\n\u00a0Good question on maintanance: Cheap sensor - bluethooth, we dont repair it we just replace it\n\u00a0In netherlands good conaction outside not so good and we would have a problem","tag_id":"2243"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2340","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:13","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"How is digital changing the way in which we relate and interact with each other? Are new dating and meetup platforms democratizing the way in which we seek and find love? Does digital make the world of romance a smaller or more complicated place?","tag_id":"2244"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2341","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:14","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"Care roborts in hospital and robare is a carry robot of people, does a lot what people do\nParo is a flufy cudely robot - used in japanese care homes for elderly people - studies have shown they are very therapeutical\u00a0\nPygmalion - builds an arteficial statue and falls in love with is - Ovid, Methamorphosis","tag_id":"2245"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2342","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:14","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"Closed sex robots: Roxxxy True Companion\nnot sure if it exists","tag_id":"2246"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2343","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:15","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"Social Sex toys is big business and very lucrative market for VR technology\u00a0\nStudies to use virtual reality theraputicaly - lot of studies","tag_id":"2181"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2344","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:15","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"Law implicaton - do you want your sex toys share data of you?","tag_id":"2247"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2345","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:15","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"What happens when somebody makes a child sex robot?","tag_id":"2248"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2346","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:16","entity_id":"6565","entity_type":"node","quote":"Law can not keep up with technology, will need to look into it with more sex-tec","tag_id":"2249"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2347","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:19","entity_id":"6563","entity_type":"node","quote":"he session will explore the ethics of social robot appearance and behaviour,","tag_id":"2250"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2348","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6563","entity_type":"node","quote":"the emerging technology of whole genome sequencing of bacteria .","tag_id":"2251"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2349","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:20","entity_id":"6563","entity_type":"node","quote":"Created a face touching robot and did research on it\nWorking digitaly it was the first time physicly touched by it\u00a0\nAnti Social Swarm Robot\u00a0\nSmall robots tryed programmed to defend their teritory\u00a0\nQuit interesting reaction of people - they projecting their own thought onto the machines. \u00c1rgue that they are stronger or mean (were all equaly programmed).","tag_id":"2252"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2350","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:29","entity_id":"6562","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mambu: since 2011 fin tech startups $35bn, trying to bring customer experience and innvoative solutions not emerging in traditional fin institutions.\nFinancial services next generation, it's an emerging market.\nTechnology first approach and cloud based is the future\nMambu provides fin services and innovates fin channels. 40 markets 100+ clients","tag_id":"2253"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2351","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:30","entity_id":"6561","entity_type":"node","quote":"Merging body movement and the own voice and techology into a synthesis art piece.\u00a0\u00a0\n30 different users all over the world, visual artist, become virtual, movement of hand creates a diffrent sound thanks to the gloves on.\u00a0\nTryinig to get the hand gloves out to as many as much. Working hard to to make them better (mimugloves.com)\n\"First time without instruments was scary, but now with the gloves is feels quite natural.\"","tag_id":"2254"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2352","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"This session will look at self-tracking or life logging, both terms used to describe the practice of utilising digital technologies, and in particular wearables, to capture data relating to our everyday activities. This process of quantifying ourselves and extracting meaning from data not previously collected, opens up new forms of innovation and analysis.","tag_id":"2255"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2353","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Quantified self tracking\nLifesloggin: detailed personal sending to capture the totality of life experience","tag_id":"2255"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2354","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:31","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Life sharing sharing your data with certain interested parties\nLife experience \u2014> search engine for your digital self (lifelong of all activities)","tag_id":"2256"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2355","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Knowledge support\n\n\n2. Productivity\n\n\nHealth\n\n\"Our data-rich and data-driven future is an inevitability, we will live longer, healthier and more enriched lives because we have data\"","tag_id":"2257"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2356","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Key issues:\u00a0 Privacy\nKeeps lifelogging data private, ie not on central server accessed by anyone else (assuming no backdoors that is).\nWe can track ourselves passively\nJohn Walsh helps companies to protect their data","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2357","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:32","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are more of the sum of our data, but we share the connected elements of our bio socio elements. This is the key element we should consider, especially on the risks of this.","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2358","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Key areas of concern: governance, privacy and security. How to reframe the system so that we consider the risks of the quantofied self.\nHe works with the financial regulator, he chose to regulate, educate, legislate.","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2359","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"General Dta Protection Regulation --> coming into force Mqy 2018\nIt regulates accountability, privacy by design, consent, data breech notification, emhanced data subject rights","tag_id":"2259"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2360","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:33","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"How many people TRUST companies that have our data? None in the public\nTrade-off: privacy vs convenience (Chris Dancy)","tag_id":"2260"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2361","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:39","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nadia: the assumption that you have to be busy and plugged in is an assumption. Many millennials are unplugging (or to ephemeral social networks).","tag_id":"2261"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2362","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Chatal: Having the tech available makes it very easy to use it. Get away from all the tech will be harder and harder in the future.\u00a0\nJohn: I should use the tech for my own purpose.","tag_id":"2261"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2363","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Comment: even with consent many people do not know which data they are giving away. Education is key.","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2364","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:40","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Comment: even with consent many people do not know which data they are giving away. Education is key.","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2365","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:41","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"John: social divide, rich will go private and poor will go public. Education on this is a mountain to climb. How do we bring ethics into the system. Privacy as the primary factor, too many violations still.\u00a0\nChatal: people share less data than 5 years ago.\u00a0\nNadia: artist made a dating app based on facebook profiles. People got pissed. Data is boring more creative ways to get people move.\nChatal: Educate people by a shock therapy.","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2366","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:42","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"John: social divide, rich will go private and poor will go public. Education on this is a mountain to climb","tag_id":"2180"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2367","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:43","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Frank: knowledge is always useful. Steps per day is the most important outcome of all of this. Software able to use artificial intelligence for very unchallenged tasks (airplane analytics from your roof, foodlog) is hard to create.","tag_id":"2257"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2368","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:43","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Where is the human trust if doctors-patients is only based on data?\nData is more accurate than the person recollection of things done. It's actually just additional to the relationship that needs to be created.\u00a0\nPeople go to the hospital not for a check up but for a chat with people that care.","tag_id":"2168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2369","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:44","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Data is more accurate than the person recollection of things done. It's actually just additional to the relationship that needs to be created.","tag_id":"2262"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2370","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:44","entity_id":"6560","entity_type":"node","quote":"Frank: like in banking, not as much personal contact. M2M interactions are increasing. Healthcare is different than banking. Japan, robots caring people and many mental issues.","tag_id":"2168"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2371","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"6567","entity_type":"node","quote":"Europe is competing with other regions to develop hubs for tech innovation. Europe has a number of European hubs where financial services innovation thrives. What should the regulatory approach be to disruptive fintech? How do we allow innovation to blossom?","tag_id":"2263"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2372","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"6567","entity_type":"node","quote":"Olivier: deregulation. Primarly focusing on retailing and payments. If how and when we should deregulate? No easy answer. Legislative proposal in Brussels takes 2\/5y. Problem of timing. Regulators internationally G8, G7. Coordination coordinates with them.","tag_id":"2264"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2373","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:50","entity_id":"6567","entity_type":"node","quote":"Challenge: remember why EU regulation is adopted in the first place. In case of fin failure, threats of fin instability, clear unbalanced and unfait functioning of the market regarding competition. Keep the balance right and a clear focus on consumer protection. New players shouldn't raise","tag_id":"2265"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2374","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:53","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"Objective 1: report about best practices for teaching coding for young people\nObjective 2: looking for volunteers for \u00a8train the trainer\u00a8 then give feedback\nPannel:\n\nCoding week? coder dojo?\n\n\nconsumer v\/s coder\ncode traveler (NGO)\nstem (?) action plan (Flemish government)\nLe Wagon\nnot just passive consumers but think proactively\n\n\ngrowth in economy","tag_id":"2266"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2375","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:54","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"educational mobile computing (build something fast)\n\u00a8coding\u00a8 might turn off some kids","tag_id":"2267"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2376","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:54","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"App inventor\nput yourself in the shoes of the user -> what you think v\/s what the user thinks\nbecomes easy then to transition to text based coding\ncan be done remotely","tag_id":"2109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2377","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:54","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"App inventor\nput yourself in the shoes of the user -> what you think v\/s what the user thinks\nbecomes easy then to transition to text based coding\ncan be done remotely\nWhat works to make young people code","tag_id":"2183"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2378","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:54","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"hands on\n\n\nresult oriented\n\n\nimpact a social need \u00a8something that matters\u00a8\n\n\nfun","tag_id":"2183"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2379","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"also\n\nstart as young as possible\n\n\ninstructions in language\n\n\nrolemodel\/building a community\n\nThe environment in which we are introducing coding","tag_id":"2183"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2380","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"12\/2012 STEM platform individual\/volunteer based, no resources\nnetwork + expertise\ngive advice to government how to implement","tag_id":"2206"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2381","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:55","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"STEM for all \/ STEM for experts\nscience and technology to deal with everyday problems\nRelevance to society, make the planet a better place\n\ndeveloping passion for STEM, informal learning, outside school\n\n\nhttp:\/\/www.stem-academie.be\/\n\n\ncoding to become compulsery\n\n\nSTEM EU coalition\n\nCode week is a (grassroot) movement","tag_id":"2268"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2382","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"developing passion for STEM, informal learning, outside school\n\n\nhttp:\/\/www.stem-academie.be\/\n\n\ncoding to become compulsery\n\n\nSTEM EU coalition","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2383","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"STEM EU coalition\n\nCode week is a (grassroot) movement\nsupport with communication\nnot paid by the commission\n15-23 October 2016\n1st year: 300 events 10000 people\n2nd year: 7500 more half a million 46 countries","tag_id":"2268"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2384","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"STEM EU coalition\n\nCode week is a (grassroot) movement\nsupport with communication\nnot paid by the commission\n15-23 October 2016\n1st year: 300 events 10000 people\n2nd year: 7500 more half a million 46 countries","tag_id":"2092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2385","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:56","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"digitalmuse.org\ninspiration and support for women in technology","tag_id":"2092"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2386","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:57","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"coder dojo\ntarget the teachers make it relevant for them, kids want it anyway","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2387","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:57","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"coder dojo\ntarget the teachers make it relevant for them, kids want it anyway\nyou don\u00b4t need to be a techy to teach it\nfeeding information v\/s facilitating learning\nschools have no choice change is coming you evolve or you sink","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2388","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 16:57","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"target the teachers make it relevant for them, kids want it anyway\nyou don\u00b4t need to be a techy to teach it\nfeeding information v\/s facilitating learning\nschools have no choice change is coming you evolve or you sink","tag_id":"2206"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2389","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:00","entity_id":"6568","entity_type":"node","quote":"coding online v\/s coding offline do not need a computer to code\nproblem solving skills -> computational thinking (instead of coding), not repeating yourself\nshould not be afraid of things you don\u00b4t know","tag_id":"2269"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2390","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:03","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Privacy by Design has been discussed as a principle and a good practice for some time, but now it is becoming more important. The growing awareness of how the most widely used communications are open to massive surveillance leaves many users concerned and looking for options to find more privacy friendly tools for participating in the digital world. With the support of the EDPS and other Data Protection Authorities, the Internet Privacy Engineering Network (IPEN) tries to encourage exchange and cooperation between those working on engineering privacy.\nWith growing penetration of everybody\u2019s daily life by connected and smart devices, used in more and more activities, the privacy engineering challenge concerns all developers and makers of devices, apps, tools and systems. In the EU, the new General Data Protection Directive which will become fully applicable on 25 May 2018 will make data protection by design and by default legal obligation. This workshop will discuss approaches to privacy engineering and current challenges and initiatives.","tag_id":"2270"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2391","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Jutzebel: it s about giving the users their control of the data. It's about promoting awareness and understanding when and for which purpose they want to share their data.","tag_id":"2271"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2392","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Commission do fund tech that go for a decentralized distribution but they can finance a very low piece of the cake. WTC is working on decentralized tech, this is a sign of change.","tag_id":"2272"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2393","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:04","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Aristotelis: on the research perspective there are a scientifically interesting projects but it goes nowhere. It takes more than tech to change the world","tag_id":"2149"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2394","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:05","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Achim: the internet is the basic infrastructure. The web is the presentation on top of the military application of the origin. Web allowed decentralization (protocols), anyone can set up a website. Tech issue cannot solve the problems we are facing. There are legal and economic issues and EU policy makers need to create a political identity around this.","tag_id":"2273"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2395","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:05","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":". Web allowed decentralization (protocols), anyone can set up a website. Tech issue cannot solve the problems we are facing. There are legal and economic issues and EU policy makers need to create a political identity around this.","tag_id":"2274"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2396","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:06","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"Is anonymous online service legislation possible?","tag_id":"2275"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2397","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:06","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"What if you monitor everything passively through IoT? How to give consensus.","tag_id":"2275"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2398","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"pRIVACY risks communications: how data is used. People don't understand the consequences of sharing. There should be a lot of research on effective ways to communicate and how to learn.","tag_id":"2270"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2399","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:07","entity_id":"6569","entity_type":"node","quote":"IoT: it s about data security. Who wants the data? Some of the data aren't personal data even though it s about people. GFPR did not focus as much on the side of the sector, the IP risks are much higher than it was supposed.","tag_id":"2270"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2400","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:27","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"In this round table we will be discussing different elements that are disrupting in the TV market and how they affect future strategies for TV market players (broadcasters: both private and public, TV network operators, telcos\u2026)","tag_id":"2276"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2401","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:28","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ester Ferandez, Hispasat\nUser wants to watch anything anywhere anytime\nMultistreaming environment\u00a0\nNetflix, Youtube - market is changing!\nEnd of TV?\u00a0\nVoD services will demand linear TV","tag_id":"2277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2402","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"6hours\/user\/month: 12min\/user\/day (Nextflix)\n2billion hours of monthly consumption\n1hour\/user\/day\nTraditional TV broadcasted TV\n3 - 4 hour per day\nFuente: Nielsen, 2014, Kantar Media EBU\/MIS\nRevolution of TV industry?!\u00a0\nCoast of HD Satelitte Transmission VS OTT\u00a0\nCost of Satelite is stabe if more customers\u00a0\nPay TV users consider Image quality the most important feature\u00a0\n=Quality is important!","tag_id":"2277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2403","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Source Ericson Consumer Lab\u00a0\n5 hours smartphone\n4hours tablets\u00a0\n15 hours TV (traditional)\u00a0\n(global numbers)\u00a0\n65% of video consumption is done at home on tablet\u00a0\nSo end of TV?","tag_id":"2277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2404","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Imported from the hackpad\u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/28K5Jqm\nThanks\u00a0to Adrian Wagner for contributing to note taking.\nWho participated?\nIvan Verbesselt\u00a0\nSenior Vice President, Group Marketing, NAGRA\nGert Marien\u00a0\nIncubation Manager, TV & Telco Cloud, technology Strategy, Proximus\u00a0\nEirini Zafeiratou\u00a0\nDirector of Public Policy, Organisation: Amazon\u00a0\nAdam Kinsley\u00a0\nDirector of Policy, Sky\nModerated by\nEster Fernandez Montorio\u00a0\nHead of Marketing, Hispasat\u00a0\nSession description\nIn this round table we will be discussing different elements that are disrupting in the TV market and how they affect future strategies for TV market players (broadcasters: both private and public, TV network operators, telcos\u2026)\nNotes\nEster Ferandez, Hispasat\nUser wants to watch anything anywhere anytime\nMultistreaming environment\u00a0\nNetflix, Youtube - market is changing!\nEnd of TV?\u00a0\nVoD services will demand linear TV\u00a0\n6hours\/user\/month: 12min\/user\/day (Nextflix)\n2billion hours of monthly consumption\n1hour\/user\/day\nTraditional TV broadcasted TV\n3 - 4 hour per day\nFuente: Nielsen, 2014, Kantar Media EBU\/MIS\nRevolution of TV industry?!\u00a0\nCoast of HD Satelitte Transmission VS OTT\u00a0\nCost of Satelite is stabe if more customers\u00a0\nPay TV users consider Image quality the most important feature\u00a0\n=Quality is important!\nSource Ericson Consumer Lab\u00a0\n5 hours smartphone\n4hours tablets\u00a0\n15 hours TV (traditional)\u00a0\n(global numbers)\u00a0\n65% of video consumption is done at home on tablet\u00a0\nSo end of TV?\u00a0\nThe solution: Hybrid Networks - satelite play a key role in broadcasting linear content and high quality services (HD, UHDTV, ETC.) while OTT Networks are used for viewing On-Demand Content or Long Tail channels","tag_id":"2278"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2405","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Second sreen challange_: SAT - IP\u00a0\nTake a Satellite signal and transform it into a IP - different chanels are than possible to enter the home for watching video\/TV\nAlliance to standardize the solution in the industry - to make this a reality\nLive performance on side of SAT-Ip solution with European Championship - Germany-North Ireland\nBroadcast extinct by 2030 - myth by founder of Netflix","tag_id":"2278"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2406","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:30","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Hell no, TV is not dead its the foundation. 19 billion in revenue (?!)\nHowever, 8% of revenue in Pay TV stream, lot of noice about it.\u00a0\nA decade of disruption in the UK time again and again TV is dead, big resilance how people watch TV. A Generational shift - 10 - 24 year old drop by 30% of TV watching, they watching but not TV (iPhone, Computer, IPad). Fragmentation of interest, time, devices - need to take it into account.","tag_id":"2277"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2407","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:44","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"96 % by cable in belgium covered, we look at TV because the Question as converse service we dont produce content. For us TV service is nto a TV its just screen, we offer that to Phone I Pad, Computer and TVs.\u00a0\nBig shift to digital - shift will happen broadcast is not used so much.","tag_id":"2279"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2408","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:44","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Not only distributer but also to get people to tell interesting story, it is not to kill bradcast there is plenty of room for sucess - we hear what the customers wants to give.\u00a0\nWe let customers vote on scrios before doing a film or series. We been encourage by some of the results in the european market - what do the customers and consumers want.","tag_id":"2109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2409","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:45","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"What happens amoung the generations, lot of noice for OTT services, 75% conacted the satelite boxes to the internet, but acctualy of number of euro it is still very very small, but it is also true that the younger generation watches diffrent, how will it be when they are 40 years old, we now in 20 years, in the UK people still watching a lot TV","tag_id":"2280"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2410","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:45","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"We have a premium box combining Satelite and internet a network in the home so you can view via wifi network in the home TV.\u00a0\nMake the experience amazing as possible. TV screen and big sreen in the living room are here to stay.","tag_id":"2281"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2411","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:47","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Milenials dont watch TV 50% of people interact on socal netwrs watching television.","tag_id":"2280"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2412","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:47","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Nt only enhance the distribution channell but also the content, the focus on the content apprach is an interesting one.\u00a0\nMilenials dont watch TV 50% of people interact on socal netwrs watching television.\u00a0\nSeems to be a tendencies, but they watch TV and use other devices at the same time to interact with friends on social networks. THere is a lot interactivity, enriching the contenct, how users preferences can be - get feedback form used to our content basis.","tag_id":"2282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2413","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:48","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"We greated Netflix in our TV subscribtion - we offer it within our servie, gather as much content to offer it to your customers. there are people that watch but do not have the full attention to TV, people dont listen to radio those days, you take it as a backround, not with Movie but often with TV, it plays at the backround.","tag_id":"2282"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2414","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:49","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"Spend alot of time to choose the right film, service is a search engine, meta data is not standardized so it is hard to build search engine. Hrd to knwo who is watching what in the home.","tag_id":"2283"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2415","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:49","entity_id":"6570","entity_type":"node","quote":"The link beween social networking and TV is a dream, integration of it. It is the begining on some shows. The link between the social and TV might not be there.\u00a0\nA lot of those things are embeeded in certain systems. Recomendation engine - a lot of talk but not so good yet.","tag_id":"2284"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2416","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:52","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I think for me what was quite interesting is the fact that there is a lot of government let's say employees particularly from the European commission coming and talking about what's happening on their side. I also heard people saying that the government isn't doing enough and so on and so forth, but I think the fact that they are here is already a huge sign that they are interested in wanting to know and at the same time I think it takes two to tango.","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2417","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:52","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Which means that there is a responsibility not just on the government but I think also on the entrepreneurs to actually hold hands together and say, \"Let me show you the way.\" Where they can show their way to the government and vice versa where the government can also say, \"Well this is something which is not recommended because of this, this and this of what we've learnt in the past.\"","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2418","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:52","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is a collective intelligence that the government can actually also give the entrepreneurs. It's not just a one way street where the government is trying stop everything from happening, although one of my industries is where I see that governments are just behind.","tag_id":"2179"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2419","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:54","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"You know and everybody thinks of drones as taking pictures of somebody sun bathing in the neighborhood and putting them up on the internet, but there is a lot human benefit also by the use of drones. Especially because it's the first industry just similar to the mobile telephones where you don't need to build a proper infrastructure to the get the benefits out of ... Which is the responsibility of the government like building roads and so on. Especially in the developing parts of the world that is a huge benefits where countries in Africa and Asia can just leap as they did with cell phones. They never had a land line but they've always had a cell phone and I think there's a huge advantage for that.","tag_id":"2285"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2420","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:57","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't think people do it on purpose, but I think when you are in a world which is very much protected. Like, for example you have a secure job. You work for the government where you can have a nine to three, you know and nothing would ever happen to you unless ... Because you're groomed in this kind of a secure environment which is very not going to change over a decade. I think people tend to become very cynical. You see that also in the corporate which is one of the reasons why I left my corporate job, because I realised that I was asking ten things why something wouldn't work, than ten things why it would work. I think when you ... And people don't realize that. That doesn't mean it's their fault, it's just in the environment they're in. When you're used to seeing that sun rises in the east and sets in the west, it's very hard to imagine what a world would be like without that, or different.","tag_id":"2286"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2421","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:58","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, absolutely. I think in order for the governments to drive that radical thought within the government, you need radical people. You can not expect the government employee and say, \"Tomorrow you have a new job and I want you to be radical innovation lead for the government.\" It doesn't work like this.","tag_id":"2200"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2422","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 17:59","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah I see, I see, I would've expected ... If you look at, at least my industry, if you know that robotics is going to be one of the industries that is going to be discussed particularly drones, or artificial intelligence and data security. I would've expected some high profile decision makers to come, because it's very easy to talk about what's wrong versus actually having a high profile decision maker in the meeting to listen to what the people have to say. It's not about solving, it's just about listening and be aware.","tag_id":"2135"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2423","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:04","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think for me the first reason why we started Drone Grid was, I was in Africa with my first start up and what we realized is that the infrastructure is terrible. I mean I am from India and the infrastructure is terrible and I thought I India is bad, but then I thought some parts of the Africa like Somalia, Benin, Gambia is a different story completely. It takes two days to get from a lab for ... To process blood to a clinic where the mother is pregnant and she wants to know whether her child has HIV before it's born. We live in a very different world, in Europe","tag_id":"2287"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2424","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:04","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"That's how the whole concept actually came about, which is to create this kind of a mobile technology revolution but using drones for transportation and logistics, because of my background. That's how it started, but we quickly realized there was no money in there.","tag_id":"2285"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2425","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:05","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"That's how it started, but we quickly realized there was no money in there.\n   \n \n \n  \u00a0\n  \n  That does not mean we will never do it. We have to also become realistic as a start up saying, \"The money comes from here, here, here. Customers are willing to pay here, here, and where do all these things blend. That's the industry we want to target first.","tag_id":"2288"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2426","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:06","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"That's why agriculture was one we had to choose, because there is a lot of money that's to be made in agriculture and a lot also wastage that can be avoided. A lot of pesticides which are going into the environment, which we can save","tag_id":"2288"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2427","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:07","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Today less people have water than ever in the history of humanity and that was a healthy compromise which is to be able to say, \"Here are our passions and here's the business value proposition.\" To blend that I think was the right start for us and not starting in Africa, where there was no money but there was a lot of passion.","tag_id":"2289"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2428","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:07","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think for me, food is one big one. Growing up in India was always ... As a child growing up my parents would always say ... I come from a [normal 00:08:43] middle class family. My parents would always say, \"Finish your food on the plate, because for everything you waste there is somebody who will need it.\" My argument always was, \"Oh that's completely nuts, because the person that was hungry is not here so what's the point.\"","tag_id":"2290"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2429","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:08","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think when I moved to the US, and I saw how much food was being wasted, I completely believed in the fact that literally a third of the food that's actually in the groceries is going to be wasted, if not more. That's the sad part that we're here focused on increasing yield and working on building super crops that are resistant to drought and are resistant to all of this, when we just have to look into our grocery stores and our kitchens on how we could make a difference. That's a bit of a disappointment for me. At the same time I also see that if there are going to be ten billion people and there is not doubt about it. Even if population birth rates go down we will still have ten billion people with the current growth. That will become a real problem.","tag_id":"2291"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2430","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:08","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I mean you see ... There are more famines, there are more droughts but also we have the most obesity today, and that's the sad part, that we have the most number of hungry people today and we also have to most number of obese people and there is no logic. That's completely unrelated to Drone Grid but the fact that I'm so passionate about food and agriculture is really worrying and upsetting.","tag_id":"2290"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2431","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:08","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think there is crowd sourcing or crowd intelligence has been a hot topic now for a few years. I think that there is a lot of opportunity for companies who can think about crowd sourcing. For example, in the food industry like in supermarkets, a lot of these one of cases, where super markets collaborate with one NGO whenever there is food leftover. They give it to the NGO and the NGO takes care of it. I think that there is a real opportunity for me ...","tag_id":"2205"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2432","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:09","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Now I'm already thinking of my next start up ... Is that, if there was an online platform where supermarkets could say we have that much food to give away. That we completely eliminate the whole NGO middle person and that a person living in the neighborhood can actually go and collect that food.","tag_id":"2292"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2433","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:09","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"They will never let it happen, because they will say, \"Oh shit, we will completely shoot our business model out of the water because now we get it ...\" There all these regulations. Oh yeah and you can't have food growing one day old we can't just give it to people, if something happens, we can get taken to court. People are worried about all these consequences, when they should be focused on the benefits.","tag_id":"2293"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2434","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:10","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think our education system is fucked up. I think more and more kids are taught to not challenge status quo. I think that although we are richer than ever as a country or as a society, our IQ levels or our intelligence has only gone down over the years, because we accept things they way they are.","tag_id":"2286"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2435","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:11","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"think there are less and less people who ... For example as an entrepreneur the number of colleagues that come to me that I have worked for twelve years in the corporate world. They come and say, \"Yeah, really cool idea, so yeah, you should remember that idea that you had. Why don't you go out and do it? No, no that wasn't a really good idea.\" I said, \"How do you know that?\" \"Yeah, I can tell you it'll never work.","tag_id":"2177"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2436","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:11","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I said ... Another response that you get is, \"I don't have ideas.\" How can we as a society train or educate kids to not have ideas?","tag_id":"2294"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2437","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:15","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I think I would definitely like to change the education. I am very much involved in the education sector, especially for girls. For example, I've been the CIO of a global company worked as a global IT director for a number of years. For me I think that the more and more tech conferences I go to, I think the one that upsets me the most is don't see enough women, and that is something I'm very passionate about, Yeah.","tag_id":"2295"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2438","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:16","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am very much involved in the education sector, especially for girls. For example, I've been the CIO of a global company worked as a global IT director for a number of years. For me I think that the more and more tech conferences I go to, I think the one that upsets me the most is don't see enough women, and that is something I'm very passionate about, Yeah.","tag_id":"2296"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2439","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:18","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I think the big thing that I realized is that working in the corporate world I became a political player. Saying the right thing, at the right time, at the place just to get what you need. I think and also at the same time losing a certain amount of authenticity.","tag_id":"2297"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2440","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:19","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think that working in a start up ... Seeing that people ... The first few months, even now first six months we haven't paid the ... We haven't taken any money out of the company in fact we just hired two people and we will have to pay them, end of next month. What you see is true passion, true belief in something, which you rarely see in the corporate world these days. I think, I wish I could leave somethings behind, what I left behind but it'll come with you, it takes time. It's like a toxin in your blood. It takes time to get rid of it and I think that's something I would like to change, to see the passion that the guys have that are in out team. It's simply so encouraging. That's amazing, that's something I would like to change myself on. Yeah.","tag_id":"2298"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2441","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:19","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"What do you want to see in return? What do you expect in return?\u00a0\n   \n \n \n  \n  Vishal:\n   \n  \n  Yeah, I expect results.\n   \n \n \n  \n  Angelo:\n   \n  \n  Results, in which terms?\n   \n \n \n  \n  Vishal:\n   \n  \n  Yes, I expect-\n   \n \n \n  \n  Angelo:\n   \n  \n  Your personal growth or ...\n   \n \n \n  \n  Vishal:","tag_id":"2159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2442","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:20","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think ... Absolutely, you see this in the NGO world. People, when they donate money, for many years nobody asked what percentage of the money is actually used for the cause that you're giving money fo","tag_id":"2299"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2443","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:20","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Another area I'm very, very passionate about is refugees, that we must find a solution. We must adopt them as our own and not say they are them and we are us and all that sort of stuff.","tag_id":"2300"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2444","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:21","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think that if I'm giving money to a organization or a cause that I believe in.","tag_id":"2301"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2445","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:21","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think more and more ... I'm a customer at the end of the day, right. I'm giving money for something. More and more customers including myself I think are asking for, show me the impact. If I gave you a hundred euros, I want to know, what ... I expect there will be management costs,, handling costs, and that sort of stuff. There is no issue with that. I want to know what percentage is management cost and what percentage was impact on the ground.","tag_id":"2299"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2446","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:22","entity_id":"6558","entity_type":"node","quote":"First question was on security\nSomething went wrong with the contract, actually a bug.","tag_id":"2302"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2447","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:22","entity_id":"6558","entity_type":"node","quote":"Second About the value of money. In traditiional currency: based on trust.\u00a0\nMS guy: Virtual currency is not the most interesting\nSmart contracts, identity, ...\n[there was an issue with the internet connection, so could not continue to take notes]","tag_id":"2303"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2448","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:22","entity_id":"6558","entity_type":"node","quote":"Question: voting via blockchain?\u00a0\nIssue is also privacy, because that is challenging for blockchain.\nSolution in the Estonia solution? You can see your medical data, verify that it is correct. Somebody (random) else can not see it. If somebody with authority is looking at it, you will be informed about it.","tag_id":"2304"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2449","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:23","entity_id":"6558","entity_type":"node","quote":"Issue is also privacy, because that is challenging for blockchain.\nSolution in the Estonia solution? You can see your medical data, verify that it is correct. Somebody (random) else can not see it. If somebody with authority is looking at it, you will be informed about it.","tag_id":"2270"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2450","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:23","entity_id":"6558","entity_type":"node","quote":"Takeaways\n\nStill about people!\n\n\nCan be the next big thing?","tag_id":"2109"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2451","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6559","entity_type":"node","quote":"If we are successful to bring young women into coding, what will be the best things that will happen?","tag_id":"2305"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2452","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6559","entity_type":"node","quote":"If you want to grow business and economy we need to connect them to technology\nImportantce of relevance for women, the highest present of female founders is in education technology\u00a0and that kind of business, if you raise women in coding, more society relevant business, in balanced team they grow more balance, less risk, way more sustainable,","tag_id":"2198"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2453","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6559","entity_type":"node","quote":"Women are attracted to solve concrete\u00a0problems, women are busy try to make things happen.","tag_id":"2306"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2454","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:25","entity_id":"6559","entity_type":"node","quote":"More innovation, more flexibility, more women can bring in more aspects and innovations\u00a0\nOne one hand true, more participation\u00a0of women means more attention dealing with care, problem focused, some ground of truth, but main fact","tag_id":"2306"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2455","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 18:25","entity_id":"6559","entity_type":"node","quote":"Despairing in Europe - not so much women working, in coding would\u00a0mean more women working in this field there\u00a0is a gap that is not field, more women in the job market is a huge success, and more in digital is a crucial one.\nHaving more women in technology is a necisicy and one step closer to equality. It is not equal right now. As a result as a engeneer\u00a0you have more access to engineering\u00a0becuase you are a girl, I want to get in because I am a good student, want to be judged by my skill set - will happen when more women are hired .","tag_id":"2307"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2456","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:23","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Instead, we have a big celebration of, \"How can we be first in 5G? How can we maintain etc\". In the digital policy space, you have a lot of focus on all the ambitious stuff, which is correct. The policy makers have to do that. If they don't do that, who will do it? But, don't forget the users. Because at the end of the day, they're the ones who put you in the roles you are. They're the ones who voted you in. They expect you to impact their lives, so give them the connectivity on the trains. Bridge the digital divide. Make sure that solutions are accessible for them. Make sure that anything you do is related directly to a market, and is useful.","tag_id":"2155"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2457","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:23","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't like the amount of influence that large corporations and big money, whether it's pharmaceutical, agri, even telecoms, have on governments and policy makers. I don't like the fact that policy makers and politicians don't have the courage to really do what they believe in. What they, in their heart, believe in.","tag_id":"2156"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2458","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I don't have a European example. The example I would take is from the US. Barack Obama, Michelle Obama. The created a program when Michelle started talking about her organic garden. Then she came up with her Move policy, which was all about shifting toward organic, and helping people reduce weight by taking a more healthy, holistic view to how they feed themselves, and how they live. Because of the pressure from big conglomerates and the influence and impact it would have had on her husband's political career, she had to renounce what she truly believed in, and what her husband also truly believes in, in order to preserve their own political careers.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  The move became nothing about shifting the way you live, but just about exercise. It became a very simple thing, rather than curbing and shortening the influence that the big corporations and big money have on the policymaking.","tag_id":"2157"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2459","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like to spend more time with people who spend time taking care of themselves, through meditation, and a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, we are too often in the fast lane. I teach meditation. It's something that I do, it's how I met my husband. I would like every conference to start with a session of heartfulness. For example, in the coffee break, to do that.","tag_id":"2158"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2460","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:24","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"Action. Concrete action. There are enough clubs, associations, groups, etc, that you can be part of if you want. It should not become some kind of psychological group where you all just talk, and celebrate the fact that you have similar concerns. We all care about the same things, how great. It should result in concrete actions. Actions and initiatives have to come out of it. Recommendations, reports, you're working on a report. Something that really has a lasting impact, or at least tries to have a lasting impact. Tries to change something","tag_id":"2159"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2461","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:25","entity_id":"6578","entity_type":"node","quote":"What I dislike about my own behavior is that I'm possessed by my work. The pressure to fight for the interests that you are advocating becomes all consuming. It effects the way you behave also at home. That's what I said about balance, you know?","tag_id":"2148"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2462","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:31","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"In growing up, I'm 52, in growing up, I've been very much a part of the outside. I used to live on a boat, I went to a very alternative school. I was very much out of the mainstream, I was pretty far. I think as I've gotten older and I've tried to achieve some other things, and you have a life's work and you try to build a company and do some things in the world, I've moved definitely. I think visually people look at me and they don't see all of the other stuff. I used to live on a boat, I used to live without electricity, I didn't have money, I didn't do all of these other things. There's a lot of me that wants to do that. I think the thing I would like to find a way to integrate, I mean I don't think I've left that behind. I think I keep my ideals very active in my life.\n   \n \n \n  \n  \u00a0\n   \n  \n  What I loved talking about with some folks here is just about, my essence is a lot more radical. I would like to find a way to have the ability to be both of those things more. I think it depends","tag_id":"2197"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2463","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:32","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"The pathway I think is for me, is to keep pushing my beliefs and my agenda this way but try to build myself to the sort of level where I have an organization. I have a company and we have some success and we have some resources and we can push them in a certain way and we can hire different kinds of people and different kinds of minds and use that as a platform. I think, I look at a company as a tool to forward those ideas.","tag_id":"2323"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2464","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:32","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"Well I do do some of that, right now I'm one of the organizers of a virtual reality meet-up in Seattle. I used to live in Seattle, we try to use the meet-up format as a way to do that. I would love to be part of a conversation of people who are willing to, who have some intelligence and background, who have the substance to have a conversation. I would love to be part of a productive conversation of people who really think about it and have substance in what they want to do and actually tangible realistic ways that they can implement it. It's less exciting for me to sit around and go, \"I wish the world was completely different.\"","tag_id":"2199"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2465","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:33","entity_id":"6575","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think the practical ways to do that, I would be very much interested in looking at a conversation. By practical I mean it can be as radical in a positive way, I'm interested in positive radicalism. It has to be realistic in that way. Does that ...\n   \n \n \n  \n  Angelo:\n   \n  \n  Yes, it makes sense. Being radical but with a real prospect to change things and not just talking about changing an ideal world, to change the real one, the actual one.\n   \n \n \n  \n  Howard:\n   \n  \n  There are a lot of people doing it in lots of different corners. I would love to be part of a network of people that does that, yeah.","tag_id":"2197"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2466","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:43","entity_id":"6566","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. Lookng at the different industires and important to sit together and develop early on there standards - what do you need, and you need to develop profiable technology solutions\n\u00a03. Telecom regulation will need more innovative thinking - pocekt are regulated and needs to be not so highly regulated\u00a0\n\u00a0Maybe the EU can invite people to the table to conact and steer the conversation of different industries","tag_id":"2217"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2467","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:48","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"French NGO Telecom Sans Frontieres (TSF)\n\nPresentation of TSF: emergency respons unit.\u00a0\n\n\nMost often using satilite connectivity.\n\n\nWashington post article: emergency satilite setups in harsh conditions\n\nToday short video of overview of our work.\nGlobal availability\nVersatility","tag_id":"2324"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2468","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:48","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most often using satilite connectivity.\n\n\nWashington post article: emergency satilite setups in harsh conditions\n\nToday short video of overview of our work.\nGlobal availability\nVersatility","tag_id":"2145"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2469","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:49","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Question: gathering data e.g. in wiki form on where is family for instance?\nNo, don't do that. Delicate information to be stored by an NGO.","tag_id":"2258"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2470","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:58","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Techfugees Belgium\nCivil society response to the needs of refugees.\nOverview on Techfugees\n\nStarted sept 2015: Facebook page by Mike Butcher, part of TechCrunch\n\n\nGathered 300 people around him (people NGO,;..)\n\n\nCreated an event: what can be done on the technical level to find a solution to the refugee crisis. Note: most issues are political.\n\n\nEvent = discussion followed by hackaton\n\n\nTechfugees spread like wild fire: all key capitals\n\n\nWhat we do: sourcing projects that need\u00a0\n\n\nBrussels is launching this week.\n\n\nHeadquarters in London\n\n\n11.000 members\n\n\nFollowing over 100 project\n\n\nWe are curating and coordinting technical solutions\n\n\nSocial inclusion: how to link them with neighbours, banking,...\n\n\nInfrastructure: help them get on the internet","tag_id":"2325"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2471","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:58","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Started sept 2015: Facebook page by Mike Butcher, part of TechCrunch\n\n\nGathered 300 people around him (people NGO,;..)\n\n\nCreated an event: what can be done on the technical level to find a solution to the refugee crisis. Note: most issues are political.\n\n\nEvent = discussion followed by hackaton\n\n\nTechfugees spread like wild fire: all key capitals\n\n\nWhat we do: sourcing projects that need\u00a0\n\n\nBrussels is launching this week.\n\n\nHeadquarters in London\n\n\n11.000 members\n\n\nFollowing over 100 project\n\n\nWe are curating and coordinting technical solutions\n\n\nSocial inclusion: how to link them with neighbours, banking,...\n\n\nInfrastructure: help them get on the internet","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2472","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:58","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Event = discussion followed by hackaton\n\n\nTechfugees spread like wild fire: all key capitals\n\n\nWhat we do: sourcing projects that need","tag_id":"2326"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2473","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:59","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Education (also via internet)\n\n\nIdentity","tag_id":"2126"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2474","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:59","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Health: ensure access to healthcare system","tag_id":"2182"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2475","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 18:59","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Aim is to connect\n\n\nWork in co-creation: refugees are involved!","tag_id":"2194"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2476","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:00","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"On Facebook group betech: what can we do\n\n\nVia Positive Impact Entrepreneurs, then did a hackaton\n\n\nMeeting jan 30 preselected ideas\n\n\nFocused on eduction, integrations, skills, jobs and housing (last one is a big topic)\n\n\nTried to involve NGO's and citizen communities.\n\n\n6 projects immerged\n\n\nPop up factory\n\n\nSkill up\n\n\nCrowdhousing\n\n\nKooli\n\n\nBe.friends\n\n\nEntrepreneurs without boundaries","tag_id":"2326"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2477","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:00","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"On Facebook group betech: what can we do\n\n\nVia Positive Impact Entrepreneurs, then did a hackaton\n\n\nMeeting jan 30 preselected ideas\n\n\nFocused on eduction, integrations, skills, jobs and housing (last one is a big topic)\n\n\nTried to involve NGO's and citizen communities.\n\n\n6 projects immerged\n\n\nPop up factory\n\n\nSkill up\n\n\nCrowdhousing\n\n\nKooli\n\n\nBe.friends\n\n\nEntrepreneurs without boundaries","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2478","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Challenges\n\nConsulting with refugees\/involving them in design is difficult","tag_id":"2327"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2479","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Not for profit think thank, strong focus on civic\nRefugees with smart phones, charging centers etc.\nTech and smart phones are playing a role.\nDoing research, speaking with refugees.\nTwo projects with lessons learned:","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2480","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:13","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Refugees with smart phones, charging centers etc.\nTech and smart phones are playing a role.","tag_id":"2328"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2481","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Thousands of people arriving on the island. Marhacar: lean logistical solution using whatapp and network of volunteers.\n\n\nCabmanagers, volunteers drivers and ...\n\n\nSetup by group of young greecs\n\n\nNo start financing\n\n\nCapacity of civic tech approach is an important asset.","tag_id":"2142"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2482","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:22","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Thousands of people arriving on the island. Marhacar: lean logistical solution using whatapp and network of volunteers.\n\n\nCabmanagers, volunteers drivers and ...\n\n\nSetup by group of young greecs\n\n\nNo start financing\n\n\nCapacity of civic tech approach is an important asset.","tag_id":"2329"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2483","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Refugee info\n\n\nInfo site for people arriving in a country\n\n\nRefugeeinfo.eu","tag_id":"2330"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2484","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"No app but a website (would be more convenient)\n\n\nLimited data use\u00a0\n\n\nbig challenge: reaching their target users. So question: how are they using tech? Facebook and Whatapp is what they are using most of the time.","tag_id":"2171"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2485","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Limited data use\u00a0\n\n\nbig challenge: reaching their target users. So question: how are they using tech? Facebook and Whatapp is what they are using most of the time.","tag_id":"2331"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2486","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Internet is not accessed as a resource\n\n\nThen they made banners: they went offline\n\n\nAnd collaborating with companies providing hotspots","tag_id":"2332"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2487","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:24","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Do actively question what refugees actually need\n\n\nJust building a product is not enough\n\nWhat should the response be to fragmentation?","tag_id":"2171"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2488","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:24","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is lacking is vision to see importants to coordinate and to set standards.\nRight now, most potential: for the projects themselves to take the lead.","tag_id":"2333"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2489","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:25","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is lacking is vision to see importants to coordinate and to set standards.","tag_id":"2334"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2490","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:26","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"ReDI school of digital integration\n\n\nbuilding software to help people with refugee background\n\n\n3DMena\n\n\nSomebody lost his legg, then learned 3D printing, now open source models for prostetics\n\n\nAnd 3D design to other refugees","tag_id":"2335"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2491","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:27","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"More empowering instead of viewing them as passive image. Let them help themselves, they are opportunities.","tag_id":"2336"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2492","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:27","entity_id":"6564","entity_type":"node","quote":"Question: what about respons from goverment?\nSome are excited, but their hands are tied.","tag_id":"2337"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2493","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:31","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Absolutely, you see this in the NGO world. People, when they donate money, for many years nobody asked what percentage of the money is actually used for the cause that you're giving money for.","tag_id":"2338"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2494","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:32","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Another area I'm very, very passionate about is refugees, that we must find a solution.","tag_id":"2300"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2495","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:32","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"think that if I'm giving money to a organization or a cause that I believe in. I think more and more ... I'm a customer at the end of the day, right. I'm giving money for something. More and more customers including myself I think are asking for, show me the impact. If I gave you a hundred euros, I want to know, what ... I expect there will be management costs,, handling costs, and that sort of stuff. There is no issue with that. I want to know what percentage is management cost and what percentage was impact on the ground.","tag_id":"2338"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2496","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:33","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I think the big thing that I realized is that working in the corporate world I became a political player. Saying the right thing, at the right time, at the place just to get what you need. I think and also at the same time losing a certain amount of authenticity","tag_id":"2339"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2497","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:33","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think that working in a start up ... Seeing that people ... The first few months, even now first six months we haven't paid the ... We haven't taken any money out of the company in fact we just hired two people and we will have to pay them, end of next month. What you see is true passion, true belief in something, which you rarely see in the corporate world these days. I think, I wish I could leave somethings behind, what I left behind but it'll come with you, it takes time. It's like a toxin in your blood. It takes time to get rid of it and I think that's something I would like to change, to see the passion that the guys have that are in out team. It's simply so encouraging. That's amazing, that's something I would like to change myself on. Yeah","tag_id":"2340"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2498","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:34","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yeah, I think I would definitely like to change the education. I am very much involved in the education sector, especially for girls. For example, I've been the CIO of a global company worked as a global IT director for a number of years. For me I think that the more and more tech conferences I go to, I think the one that upsets me the most is don't see enough women, and that is something I'm very passionate about, Yeah.","tag_id":"2341"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2499","user_id":"5672","user_name":"Inga Popovaite","creation_date":"Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 19:34","entity_id":"6555","entity_type":"node","quote":"For example, I've been the CIO of a global company worked as a global IT director for a number of years. For me I think that the more and more tech conferences I go to, I think the one that upsets me the most is don't see enough women, and that is something I'm very passionate about, Yeah.","tag_id":"2144"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2500","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Wednesday, August 31, 2016 - 14:15","entity_id":"23732","entity_type":"comment","quote":"text","tag_id":"2399"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2503","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 15:33","entity_id":"6526","entity_type":"node","quote":"related","tag_id":"2443"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2504","user_id":"36","user_name":"Matthias","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 15:38","entity_id":"6673","entity_type":"node","quote":"personally liable for a m","tag_id":"1408"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2505","user_id":"36","user_name":"Matthias","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 15:39","entity_id":"6673","entity_type":"node","quote":"personally","tag_id":"2444"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2506","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 20:12","entity_id":"24240","entity_type":"comment","quote":"public art","tag_id":"2443"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2507","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 20:12","entity_id":"6710","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have a long-life education in music","tag_id":"2443"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2508","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 20:13","entity_id":"6722","entity_type":"node","quote":"responsiveness","tag_id":"2443"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2509","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 20:13","entity_id":"24291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"User manual wiki","tag_id":"2443"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2511","user_id":"3892","user_name":"danohu","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - 17:22","entity_id":"2682","entity_type":"node","quote":"programming","tag_id":"2456"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2512","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:00","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Orange House in the heart of Athens is changing the negative image about refugees through the cultivation of social skills.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2513","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:00","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am involved in refugee care as a volunteer since years because several of my friends are refugees. My partner, Hassan, comes from Syria and also had to cross the Aegean Sea. Last year, when I saw the gaps in the official structures for refugee \u00a0relief, I decided to create the Orange House. Many non-Greek volunteers offered to give money if I decided to build something. At first, we only thought of one room, because we didn\u2019t have a lot of cash. But then, we found this house that was not used for several months. In fact, it was an old electronics and computer shop. Slowly, I started asking for help and people got involved with all things related to opening a space that would offer human shelter. This was the beginning of the Orange House, which opened in May 2016.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2514","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:01","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am involved in refugee care as a volunteer since years because several of my friends are refugees. My partner, Hassan, comes from Syria and also had to cross the Aegean Sea. Last year, when I saw the gaps in the official structures for refugee \u00a0relief, I decided to create the Orange House. Many non-Greek volunteers offered to give money if I decided to build something. At first, we only thought of one room, because we didn\u2019t have a lot of cash. But then, we found this house that was not used for several months. In fact, it was an old electronics and computer shop. Slowly, I started asking for help and people got involved with all things related to opening a space that would offer human shelter. This was the beginning of the Orange House, which opened in May 2016.","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2515","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:01","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The house has three floors, the upper one reserved for resident refugees who live inside it. They cook, clean and take care of the space by themselves. We rarely enter their space, unless some maintenance work is necessary. On the ground floor, there is a common space for everyone, which hosts several classes and sessions: from yoga to music, salsa dancing, and movie screenings. We use the half-basement, as a classroom for language classes, including Greek, English, Spanish, French and German on different levels. We also have a room in which we just meet to talk with each other and other spaces for storing clothes, glasses, food, educational material, bathing towels, etc. There is a kitchen and bathroom for people to walk in, a courtyard and a simple roof garden to grow vegetables in self-made contained made of old cargo palettes. The Orange House hosts a specialized 2-hour LGBT program for refugees every Monday, also visited by a guy from an Athens checkpoint to meet and offer help to the community.","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2516","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:01","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The house has three floors, the upper one reserved for resident refugees who live inside it. They cook, clean and take care of the space by themselves. We rarely enter their space, unless some maintenance work is necessary. On the ground floor, there is a common space for everyone, which hosts several classes and sessions: from yoga to music, salsa dancing, and movie screenings. We use the half-basement, as a classroom for language classes, including Greek, English, Spanish, French and German on different levels. We also have a room in which we just meet to talk with each other and other spaces for storing clothes, glasses, food, educational material, bathing towels, etc. There is a kitchen and bathroom for people to walk in, a courtyard and a simple roof garden to grow vegetables in self-made contained made of old cargo palettes. The Orange House hosts a specialized 2-hour LGBT program for refugees every Monday, also visited by a guy from an Athens checkpoint to meet and offer help to the community.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2517","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:02","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The house has three floors, the upper one reserved for resident refugees who live inside it. They cook, clean and take care of the space by themselves. We rarely enter their space, unless some maintenance work is necessary. On the ground floor, there is a common space for everyone, which hosts several classes and sessions: from yoga to music, salsa dancing, and movie screenings. We use the half-basement, as a classroom for language classes, including Greek, English, Spanish, French and German on different levels. We also have a room in which we just meet to talk with each other and other spaces for storing clothes, glasses, food, educational material, bathing towels, etc. There is a kitchen and bathroom for people to walk in, a courtyard and a simple roof garden to grow vegetables in self-made contained made of old cargo palettes. The Orange House hosts a specialized 2-hour LGBT program for refugees every Monday, also visited by a guy from an Athens checkpoint to meet and offer help to the community.","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2518","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:02","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our house is open for visits by NGOs, artists, gardeners and everyone who wishes to offer creative inputs, such as salsa, music classes, or just brainstorm on what we can do better. It is hard to say how many people visit the common space. Some people come for a specific activity like a lesson in German or French. Some other women bring their kids for all day long. Volunteers can also attend classes and other activities, which are offered totally free. However, we are planning to be able to make some items to sell, such as cooked food or jewelry made by some of the residents. Our idea for the future of the house is that the refugees in collaboration with the wider community will be able to generate their own money through the skills they have and develop. For example, we have some women with a talent for cooking, hairdressing, and Arabic calligraphy. The idea is that one day all this will evolve to a social enterprise, where residents in the Orange House will be their own boss.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2519","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 04:03","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our house is open for visits by NGOs, artists, gardeners and everyone who wishes to offer creative inputs, such as salsa, music classes, or just brainstorm on what we can do better. It is hard to say how many people visit the common space. Some people come for a specific activity like a lesson in German or French. Some other women bring their kids for all day long. Volunteers can also attend classes and other activities, which are offered totally free. However, we are planning to be able to make some items to sell, such as cooked food or jewelry made by some of the residents. Our idea for the future of the house is that the refugees in collaboration with the wider community will be able to generate their own money through the skills they have and develop. For example, we have some women with a talent for cooking, hairdressing, and Arabic calligraphy. The idea is that one day all this will evolve to a social enterprise, where residents in the Orange House will be their own boss.","tag_id":"2461"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2520","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"24452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This sounds like a fantastic project. Congratualtions on your initiative and making it all work out so well.\u00a0It's great to hear a positive story where people are learning to integrate and create a new life out of a difficult situation.\nThere are certainly lessons that could be learnt from your experiences. I hope that i can share some of them with the volunteer teams that work in Calais. A project like yours in Calais would be a real start to help allieviate the problems between the local residents and the refugees on the Camp.\nI'd love to learn more about your process and they way you initially reached out to the refugees. How did you get them to trust you and your service? Have you had any scary moments?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2521","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"24452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"allieviate the problems between the local residents and the refugees on the Camp.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2522","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"24452","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'd love to learn more about your process and they way you initially reached out to the refugees. How did you get them to trust you and your service? Have you had any scary moments?","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2523","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:54","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The operations of the house are managed by the community. For example, an Iranian woman is teaching someone else to do jewelry. Same goes with all housekeeping, like cooking and cleaning.","tag_id":"2478"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2524","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:54","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"We now want to register as a legal entity, in order to be able to manage funds. At the moment, I am renting the house under my name, paying 1000 euro for a monthly rent, and another 1000 for utility bills. The volunteers of the Orange House usually bring some cash and then we ask it they can change that lamp, or cover some other cost. We always have one volunteer sleeping inside the house, and we have a schedule of who is coming and for what reason. There are no public authorities or institutions involved in the project. We are just like that. Mohammed, one of the board members, works as a doctor for Doctors of the World and brings useful information about persons that need shelter. Some other NGOs also visit us to see in there are any needs.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2525","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:54","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"People usually appreciate what we do and the way we do it. When I tell them \u201clook at me, I am Greek-French and I look like this\u201d. Or when they see me together with my Syrian partner. I am Christian and he is Muslim, and some people think that this is something strange. But we know how to laugh about it, and tell them that these refugees are not terrorists or criminals, but humans like everyone else.","tag_id":"2479"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2526","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:55","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Orange House in the heart of Athens is changing the negative image about refugees through the cultivation of social skills.\nI am involved in refugee care as a volunteer since years because several of my friends are refugees. My partner, Hassan, comes from Syria and also had to cross the Aegean Sea. Last year, when I saw the gaps in the official structures for refugee \u00a0relief, I decided to create the Orange House. Many non-Greek volunteers offered to give money if I decided to build something. At first, we only thought of one room, because we didn\u2019t have a lot of cash. But then, we found this house that was not used for several months. In fact, it was an old electronics and computer shop. Slowly, I started asking for help and people got involved with all things related to opening a space that would offer human shelter. This was the beginning of the Orange House, which opened in May 2016.\nThe house has three floors, the upper one reserved for resident refugees who live inside it. They cook, clean and take care of the space by themselves. We rarely enter their space, unless some maintenance work is necessary. On the ground floor, there is a common space for everyone, which hosts several classes and sessions: from yoga to music, salsa dancing, and movie screenings. We use the half-basement, as a classroom for language classes, including Greek, English, Spanish, French and German on different levels. We also have a room in which we just meet to talk with each other and other spaces for storing clothes, glasses, food, educational material, bathing towels, etc. There is a kitchen and bathroom for people to walk in, a courtyard and a simple roof garden to grow vegetables in self-made contained made of old cargo palettes. The Orange House hosts a specialized 2-hour LGBT program for refugees every Monday, also visited by a guy from an Athens checkpoint to meet and offer help to the community.\u00a0\nOur house is open for visits by NGOs, artists, gardeners and everyone who wishes to offer creative inputs, such as salsa, music classes, or just brainstorm on what we can do better. It is hard to say how many people visit the common space. Some people come for a specific activity like a lesson in German or French. Some other women bring their kids for all day long. Volunteers can also attend classes and other activities, which are offered totally free. However, we are planning to be able to make some items to sell, such as cooked food or jewelry made by some of the residents. Our idea for the future of the house is that the refugees in collaboration with the wider community will be able to generate their own money through the skills they have and develop. For example, we have some women with a talent for cooking, hairdressing, and Arabic calligraphy. The idea is that one day all this will evolve to a social enterprise, where residents in the Orange House will be their own boss.\nThe operations of the house are managed by the community. For example, an Iranian woman is teaching someone else to do jewelry. Same goes with all housekeeping, like cooking and cleaning.\u00a0\nWe now want to register as a legal entity, in order to be able to manage funds. At the moment, I am renting the house under my name, paying 1000 euro for a monthly rent, and another 1000 for utility bills. The volunteers of the Orange House usually bring some cash and then we ask it they can change that lamp, or cover some other cost. We always have one volunteer sleeping inside the house, and we have a schedule of who is coming and for what reason. There are no public authorities or institutions involved in the project. We are just like that. Mohammed, one of the board members, works as a doctor for Doctors of the World and brings useful information about persons that need shelter. Some other NGOs also visit us to see in there are any needs.\u00a0\nPeople usually appreciate what we do and the way we do it. When I tell them \u201clook at me, I am Greek-French and I look like this\u201d. Or when they see me together with my Syrian partner. I am Christian and he is Muslim, and some people think that this is something strange. But we know how to laugh about it, and tell them that these refugees are not terrorists or criminals, but humans like everyone else.\nWhen we first entered the house in May 2016, the place was so dirty and so many things were in need of repair. I knew since the beginning that it will be a lot of work, that I will need to work two weeks full time to get everything going. But this was not true at all because it takes much more time than I initially thought. Together we are taking very good care of our space. No alcohol, smoking or drugs are allowed in the Orange House. We check who is coming in and the neighborhood feels reassured. When people see refugees doing a yoga or salsa class, they have a different image of them. Instead of seeing the of misery, like on the Lesbos island or other camps shown on TV, we show that we grow happiness and care for the community. When we started, we noticed that most people don't know how to speak a language other than theirs. This is why we called the place \u201cOrange House\u201d because the word \u201corange\u201d sounds similarly in Greek and Arabic. We also painted the house in orange color, so people coming for the first time can distinguish it easily. At the beginning, the biggest problem was bureaucracy. I didn\u2019t know whom to address to get information on how to set up an organization. Someone suggested a lawyer, but I am still waiting for the paperwork since two months. We didn\u2019t face any conflicts with the legal system because we are very careful of what we do inside the house. We brought engineers, social workers, and another expert to advise us and ensure that what we do is not something illegal.\nWhen we were almost done with all the work, I posted a poster in Greek, explaining to neighbors that what they see is the preparation of a house and school for refugees. We made a house-warming party, and we invited everyone to join, see for themselves and ask questions. This is a process of building trust. At the end of the day, there was only one neighbor that came to ask. Most people simply don\u2019t care, otherwise, we could have more reaction. The house currently hosts 15 residents. We can only accept up to 20 persons because we only have 3 bathrooms, which is the major limitation. We explain to everyone that they must contribute to housekeeping, participate in the training programs and that it is important that we share everything. We cannot be with someone that wants to be alone in the bedroom, for example. It is not possible for us. There are about 50 people that visit the Orange House to receive some sort of service. For example, a 16-year-old who is very lonely and comes just to speak with others. Many of our visitors are staying in squats, camps of other shelters where conditions are not very good, but they come to the house because they like the atmosphere. When a visitor comes we offer tea, we talk and listen, but also sing and dance. It is really like a house, not like a social service type of place.\u00a0\nResidency is only open to women and children, but male visitors are also welcome to join in the activities. Most of the male refugees arrived earlier, so the majority of the people arriving now in Greece are women and children. Quite often, we have women that have suffered some sort of abuse. We have listened to some very tough stories. Most of the volunteers are refugees themselves, or people coming from abroad and then going back home. Many people think volunteers need only shelter and food. But the reality asks for the development of real skills, to help them integrate into the society, but also have some fun. It is hard to find people that are not skilled to refugee care, but they have specific skills. What we need to have is a salsa or a hip hop teacher, or somebody that can help with the roof garden. For example, one of my friends is an electrician and is coming to do maintenance work in the building, for free.\nAnyone entering the house as a resident has to commit to attending 5 classes per week. Therefore, there is at least one activity taking place in some of the spaces every day. Sometimes, we organize outdoor activities, like hiking excursions. Refugees that benefit from the training programs at the Orange House are progressing their social skills very fast in. When a mother with a 17-year-old son arrived in May they spoke Farsi. They are now speaking fluent English. This is because everybody is connected through some sort of social action. The transformations we observe, offer some very important lessons. One of them is about the importance of patience, even when you are passionate about something. Starting a community of care is like planting a tree, and needs time to develop. There are times that you see things going wrong and always question what doesn\u2019t work. But, actually, it is important to not give up and say that you have to try again. That you will tease many people, but at the end, it will work out. Over time, I am learning how to be more grateful for every progress that is happening inside the house. Any positive impact is important.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2527","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:55","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"At the beginning, the biggest problem was bureaucracy. I didn\u2019t know whom to address to get information on how to set up an organization. Someone suggested a lawyer, but I am still waiting for the paperwork since two months. We didn\u2019t face any conflicts with the legal system because we are very careful of what we do inside the house. We brought engineers, social workers, and another expert to advise us and ensure that what we do is not something illegal.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2528","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"When we were almost done with all the work, I posted a poster in Greek, explaining to neighbors that what they see is the preparation of a house and school for refugees. We made a house-warming party, and we invited everyone to join, see for themselves and ask questions. This is a process of building trust. At the end of the day, there was only one neighbor that came to ask. Most people simply don\u2019t care, otherwise, we could have more reaction","tag_id":"1889"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2529","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The house currently hosts 15 residents. We can only accept up to 20 persons because we only have 3 bathrooms, which is the major limitation. We explain to everyone that they must contribute to housekeeping, participate in the training programs and that it is important that we share everything. We cannot be with someone that wants to be alone in the bedroom, for example. It is not possible for us. There are about 50 people that visit the Orange House to receive some sort of service. For example, a 16-year-old who is very lonely and comes just to speak with others. Many of our visitors are staying in squats, camps of other shelters where conditions are not very good, but they come to the house because they like the atmosphere. When a visitor comes we offer tea, we talk and listen, but also sing and dance. It is really like a house, not like a social service type of place.","tag_id":"2478"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2530","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:57","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many people think volunteers need only shelter and food. But the reality asks for the development of real skills, to help them integrate into the society, but also have some fun. It is hard to find people that are not skilled to refugee care, but they have specific skills. What we need to have is a salsa or a hip hop teacher, or somebody that can help with the roof garden. For example, one of my friends is an electrician and is coming to do maintenance work in the building, for free.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2531","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:57","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"Refugees that benefit from the training programs at the Orange House are progressing their social skills very fast in. When a mother with a 17-year-old son arrived in May they spoke Farsi. They are now speaking fluent English. This is because everybody is connected through some sort of social action. The transformations we observe, offer some very important lessons. One of them is about the importance of patience, even when you are passionate about something. Starting a community of care is like planting a tree, and needs time to develop. There are times that you see things going wrong and always question what doesn\u2019t work. But, actually, it is important to not give up and say that you have to try again. That you will tease many people, but at the end, it will work out. Over time, I am learning how to be more grateful for every progress that is happening inside the house. Any positive impact is important.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2532","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 18:58","entity_id":"6754","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Orange House in the heart of Athens is changing the negative image about refugees through the cultivation of social skills.","tag_id":"2481"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2533","user_id":"34","user_name":"Alberto","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 20:26","entity_id":"24535","entity_type":"comment","quote":"OE does not catch up and does not save","tag_id":"2482"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2534","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:30","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Based in the heart of Sheffield, Access Space is the UK\u2019s longest-running free internet learning centre, with thousands of participants making use of it every year \u2013 and it has achieved this without spending a penny on computers or software. Its model has inspired centres across Europe, while MetaReciclagem \u2013 a Brazilian initiative directly informed by Access Space \u2013 has now grown to a network of almost a hundred centres.","tag_id":"2483"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2535","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:30","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"I founded Access Space in 2000 - but I had the idea in 1996 - when I started an arts project called \"Redundant Technology Initiative\". I'm an artist, and I wanted to use my art practice to show the true situation in Sheffield, the city where I live. Sheffield has suffered structural problems from massive industrial change - the city used to be based on Coal mining and the Steel industry. Now the coal mines are closed, and the Steel mills are manned by robots. There is a very high level of unemployment in the city, and much of the employment that there is is in the public sector - most adults work for the government!","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2536","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:30","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"the city used to be based on Coal mining and the Steel industry. Now the coal mines are closed, and the Steel mills are manned by robots. There is a very high level of unemployment in the city, and much of the employment that there is is in the public sector - most adults work for the government!","tag_id":"2024"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2537","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:30","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Working as an artist, I saw that the city was failing to adapt to the emerging information economy - South Yorkshire had the lowest uptake of information technology in the UK. Meanwhile, I was making art from trash that I found in skips. Not only was the trash free (yes!) it seemed to me to be the most suitable material with which to make art about urban decline.","tag_id":"2484"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2538","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:31","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Meanwhile, I was making art from trash that I found in skips. Not only was the trash free (yes!) it seemed to me to be the most suitable material with which to make art about urban decline.\n\nThen I started to find computers in the trash. I collected them, with the idea that I would make robot sculptures and other crazy artworks. I was amazed to discover, after some experimentation, that most of the PCs I recovered actually worked! I started to think about why people were throwing these machines away - when the city had a low level of engagement with information technology.","tag_id":"2485"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2539","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:32","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Based in the heart of Sheffield, Access Space is the UK\u2019s longest-running free internet learning centre, with thousands of participants making use of it every year \u2013 and it has achieved this without spending a penny on computers or software. Its model has inspired centres across Europe, while MetaReciclagem \u2013 a Brazilian initiative directly informed by Access Space \u2013 has now grown to a network of almost a hundred centres.\n\nI founded Access Space in 2000 - but I had the idea in 1996 - when I started an arts project called \"Redundant Technology Initiative\". I'm an artist, and I wanted to use my art practice to show the true situation in Sheffield, the city where I live. Sheffield has suffered structural problems from massive industrial change - the city used to be based on Coal mining and the Steel industry. Now the coal mines are closed, and the Steel mills are manned by robots. There is a very high level of unemployment in the city, and much of the employment that there is is in the public sector - most adults work for the government!\n\nWorking as an artist, I saw that the city was failing to adapt to the emerging information economy - South Yorkshire had the lowest uptake of information technology in the UK. Meanwhile, I was making art from trash that I found in skips. Not only was the trash free (yes!) it seemed to me to be the most suitable material with which to make art about urban decline.\n\nThen I started to find computers in the trash. I collected them, with the idea that I would make robot sculptures and other crazy artworks. I was amazed to discover, after some experimentation, that most of the PCs I recovered actually worked! I started to think about why people were throwing these machines away - when the city had a low level of engagement with information technology.\n\nSo I started an arts group, \"Redundant Technology Initiative\" with one rule - we would be the people who would be creative with trash computers. But ONLY trash computers! We would refuse to pay for any technology, and only use what we could get for free. (This was lucky, because me and my friends were unemployed or unpaid artists, and thus completely skint.) We had a few exhibitions, and each time we exhibited, people brought us more computers. Being artists, we made them into \"an art installation\". (Other people might think, with some justification, that what we had made was was just \"a huge pile\".)\n\nBy 1998 we had rented a warehouse which was scheduled for demolition. One good feature of industrial decline is that space is cheap. We had more than 1000 computers (!!!) some of which worked, some of which could work, and some of which were broken. We made a HUGE installation for a digital arts festival... and then more and more people gave us computers. After a few weeks we had more than 2000 machines.\n\nWe started to realise two things:\n(1) We didn't have any shortage of computers.\n(2) We did have a shortage of skill, expertise and creativity.\n\nWe learned how to rebuild and reprogram computers really fast, and we found students who also wanted to help. A local college sent us their trainees on \"work placement\" - and they learned as they helped us to repair the massive numbers of machines. But we then had a very embarrassing problem for an art group. We just weren't creative enough. We couldn't think of cool things to do with more than about 100 computers - we needed to think of cool things to do with 100 computers PER MONTH.\n\nSo we designed \"Access Space\" - a digital lab where people can walk in and show us how they could be creative and productive with trash technology. It took 2 years to raise enugh money to start, and after we started, we managed to get ERDF funding to match our initial funds. (NOTE that there was no way we could have accessed ERDF funding with our levels of experience. We came in as a minor delivery partner, insulated from the frightening bureaucracy of the project by more experienced lead partners. This was very lucky for us - and could start a whole new conversation.)\n\nSo, in 2000 Access Space opened. We believed it would be a good model to help people get engaged with technology. We invite every visitor to define their OWN objectives with trash technology - it could be making images, sounds, music, robots, websites, designs, photo galleries... It could be building a business, making new networks, rebuilding computers, or whatever. Our key test is that people THEMSELVES set their agenda. We don't work with a curriculum. And we don't have teachers. Instead, we ask participants to help each other - and because they're all working on \"cool stuff\" not \"boring stuff\" then people are usually happy to help - and maybe gain ideas, skills and expertise from the experience.\n\nWe provide a free, open access digital lab, doing all sorts of things, from computer analysis, repair and recycling to art exhibitions, workshops, peer-learning activities, enterprise incubation, social support and more. We set up this lab as a response to unemployment, urban decline and the transformation of the job market. What we've established is an innovative methodology to invest time, not money, in ICTs. This has huge potential to address worklessness and lack of opportunities. It's worth reflecting that many of our participants in Access Space experience the kind of precarity which you are investigating with Edgeryders.\n\nAccess Space has a very wide range of participation.\n* If you split them into three groups, 50 years, then those groups are roughly similar in size.\n* Roughly 1\/3 of our participants are from minority ethnic backgrounds.\n* Around 1\/3 of our participants have a university education.\n* Almost 2\/3 of our participants are unemployed, or under-employed.\n* Around 1\/5 of our participants have some form of disability or long-term illness - particularly learning difficulties, like Asperger's Syndrome (associated with high intelligence) and mental health difficulties, such as depression.\n* 1\/10 of our participants have a serious problem with housing. Either they're homeless, or they are living in insecure, or temporary accommodation.\nWe had more than 2000 people use the space in 2011, which added up to more than 12000 hours of usage. Helping and facilitating this number of people, particularly when some of them have difficulties, is a huge job.\n\nWhen it comes to funding, the significance of Access Space's budget is how small it is for the outcomes it delivers. Access Space principally sustains itself by saving money. A typical annual budget is only around \u00a3100K. We have survived by raising funds, and by saving money. We save around \u00a330000 each year by only using recycled computers and free, open source software. We have a very small core team (now usually 6, now 7 people, mostly part-time) who are on short-term contracts.\n\nOur special power with funding is the huge range of benefits that Access Space brings. We help people:\n* Make creative progress - by engaging with digital creativity.\n* Make technical progress - learning new high-tech skills.\n* Make social progress - by helping each other, and by working together, people learn crucial soft skills, and develop more useful networks.\n* Make progress with employability and enterprise. (These we see as the ultimate extension of all the types of progress people make.)\n\nThis means that we have a wide range of stakeholders. We have been funded to:\n* Increase high-tech skills for local enterprises.\n* Get people involved with the digital arts.\n* Help people become \"digitally included\".\n* Research and test new models for peer learning.\n* Develop and incubate micro-enterprises.\n* Develop high-tech skills with innovation potential.\n* Help people to become included in mainstream society, and become more employable.\n\nWhat do we want? Funding, of course! However, we are aware that models based on funding are becoming increasingly under pressure. So we have started a \"Friends\" scheme, to ask our participants, and anyone else who thinks that the free opportunities we deliver are a good thing, to contribute.\n\nBut we also need more participation by people who understand the challenge, and want to help. We want people who are interested to help us facilitate the community, build functioning social and economic networks, and experiment with how we can mobilise the talents and skills of the larger and larger number of unemployed people we encounter.\n\nWe realise now that the most valuable technology that is being discarded by our society is PEOPLE. We are seeing talented, skilled people unmobilised, and we think that this is a criminal waste. We also see deeply uninspiring, value-free jobs (like working in call centres) as the only structural answer put forward by mainstream business and industry, and we want people to work with us to develop more inspiring, creative, engaging, and socially valuable jobs as an alternative.\n\nWe need:\n* More volunteers who are interested to work with a wide range of people, and are interested to challenge social exclusion and division.\n* Enterprising people who are interested in starting their own business and can see the potential to work in a social, creative and technical context.\n* Open source software enthusiasts who want to help us spread the word. We have a number of specific software and hardware challenges which we could use help with.\n* Other spaces across Europe who would like to collaborate with us to develop a network of social, technical and creative spaces. We have contacts already, but many spaces are just \"technical and social\" or \"creative and technical\" or \"social and creative\". We are looking for groups that want to be \"technical, social, AND creative\".\n\nThis would be the gist of what we're doing with this project. If you are passionate about techs and open source software, let me know and maybe we can collaborate. Also, if your're around Sheffield and would like to visit our establishment, also drop a line; We're currently working with x volunteers, but would be happy to take you in if you're up for this!\u00a0\nFind us at:\nhttp:\/\/access-space.org\/\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/accessspace\nhttp:\/\/twitter.com\/AccessSpace\n\nFinally, to see our work in action, I leave you in the company of this video of the Recycle Mid-Weekend we organized in March last year:","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2540","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:33","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"We provide a free, open access digital lab, doing all sorts of things, from computer analysis, repair and recycling to art exhibitions, workshops, peer-learning activities, enterprise incubation, social support and more. We set up this lab as a response to unemployment, urban decline and the transformation of the job market. What we've established is an innovative methodology to invest time, not money, in ICTs. This has huge potential to address worklessness and lack of opportunities. It's worth reflecting that many of our participants in Access Space experience the kind of precarity which you are investigating with Edgeryders.","tag_id":"2486"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2541","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:33","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"We provide a free, open access digital lab, doing all sorts of things, from computer analysis, repair and recycling to art exhibitions, workshops, peer-learning activities, enterprise incubation, social support and more. We set up this lab as a response to unemployment, urban decline and the transformation of the job market. What we've established is an innovative methodology to invest time, not money, in ICTs. This has huge potential to address worklessness and lack of opportunities. It's worth reflecting that many of our participants in Access Space experience the kind of precarity which you are investigating with Edgeryders.","tag_id":"2487"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2542","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:33","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Access Space has a very wide range of participation.\n* If you split them into three groups, 50 years, then those groups are roughly similar in size.\n* Roughly 1\/3 of our participants are from minority ethnic backgrounds.\n* Around 1\/3 of our participants have a university education.\n* Almost 2\/3 of our participants are unemployed, or under-employed.\n* Around 1\/5 of our participants have some form of disability or long-term illness - particularly learning difficulties, like Asperger's Syndrome (associated with high intelligence) and mental health difficulties, such as depression.\n* 1\/10 of our participants have a serious problem with housing. Either they're homeless, or they are living in insecure, or temporary accommodation.\nWe had more than 2000 people use the space in 2011, which added up to more than 12000 hours of usage. Helping and facilitating this number of people, particularly when some of them have difficulties, is a huge job.","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2543","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:33","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"* 1\/10 of our participants have a serious problem with housing. Either they're homeless, or they are living in insecure, or temporary accommodation.","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2544","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:34","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"What do we want? Funding, of course! However, we are aware that models based on funding are becoming increasingly under pressure. So we have started a \"Friends\" scheme, to ask our participants, and anyone else who thinks that the free opportunities we deliver are a good thing, to contribute.","tag_id":"2488"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2545","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:34","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"We realise now that the most valuable technology that is being discarded by our society is PEOPLE. We are seeing talented, skilled people unmobilised, and we think that this is a criminal waste. We also see deeply uninspiring, value-free jobs (like working in call centres) as the only structural answer put forward by mainstream business and industry, and we want people to work with us to develop more inspiring, creative, engaging, and socially valuable jobs as an alternative.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2546","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:34","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"We realise now that the most valuable technology that is being discarded by our society is PEOPLE. We are seeing talented, skilled people unmobilised, and we think that this is a criminal waste. We also see deeply uninspiring, value-free jobs (like working in call centres) as the only structural answer put forward by mainstream business and industry, and we want people to work with us to develop more inspiring, creative, engaging, and socially valuable jobs as an alternative.","tag_id":"2489"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2547","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:35","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Working as an artist, I saw that the city was failing to adapt to the emerging information economy","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2548","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:35","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"(social, in your case) innovation is in seeing the world with new eyes as opposed to making a gizmo. You noticed an abundance of old computers in the midst of a failure to ramp up with the digital economy in Sheffield; the whole things grows out of an art project, then of a training program, so you think\u00a0way\u00a0out of the box with respect to how, say an innovation economist would.","tag_id":"2490"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2549","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:35","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"We realise now that the most valuable technology that is being discarded by our society is PEOPLE. We are seeing talented, skilled people unmobilised, and we think that this is a criminal waste. We also see deeply uninspiring, value-free jobs (like working in call centres) as the only structural answer put forward by mainstream business and industry, and we want people to work with us to develop more inspiring, creative, engaging, and socially valuable jobs as an alternative.","tag_id":"2490"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2550","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"cheap space enables trying out stuff. There is a clear conflict between the interest of innovators and those of real estate owners. This is surfacing in other mission reports on Egderyders as well.","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2551","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"skill, expertise and creativity are the scarce resources of development.","tag_id":"2489"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2552","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"fundraising is painfully slow.","tag_id":"2488"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2553","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"peer-to-peer help beats the living daylight out of top down teaching.","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2554","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our key test is that people THEMSELVES set their agenda. We don't work with a curriculum. And we don't have teachers. Instead, we ask participants to help each other - and because they're all working on \"cool stuff\" not \"boring stuff\" then people are usually happy to help - and maybe gain ideas, skills and expertise from the experience.","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2555","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:36","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our key test is that people THEMSELVES set their agenda. We don't work with a curriculum. And we don't have teachers. Instead, we ask participants to help each other - and because they're all working on \"cool stuff\" not \"boring stuff\" then people are usually happy to help - and maybe gain ideas, skills and expertise from the experience.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2556","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:37","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"peer-to-peer help beats the living daylight out of top down teaching.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2557","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:37","entity_id":"2320","entity_type":"comment","quote":"communities with a purpose are very diverse.","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2558","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:37","entity_id":"2370","entity_type":"comment","quote":"how we can translate the intangible social, cultural, creative value to a tangible market one?","tag_id":"2490"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2559","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:38","entity_id":"2370","entity_type":"comment","quote":"how we can translate the intangible social, cultural, creative value to a tangible market one?","tag_id":"2491"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2560","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:38","entity_id":"2370","entity_type":"comment","quote":"collaborative processes, free and open culture, research of financial aid for creative and social projects often defined \"cool, but too innovative\", with a poor market value also if the cultural, social, creative value is very high.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2561","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:38","entity_id":"1272","entity_type":"node","quote":"So, in 2000 Access Space opened. We believed it would be a good model to help people get engaged with technology. We invite every visitor to define their OWN objectives with trash technology - it could be making images, sounds, music, robots, websites, designs, photo galleries... It could be building a business, making new networks, rebuilding computers, or whatever. Our key test is that people THEMSELVES set their agenda. We don't work with a curriculum. And we don't have teachers. Instead, we ask participants to help each other - and because they're all working on \"cool stuff\" not \"boring stuff\" then people are usually happy to help - and maybe gain ideas, skills and expertise from the experience.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2562","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:38","entity_id":"3113","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is what I like about the art that takes the shape of \"pile of stuff\" etc.: it makes people think, provokes them, calls them to action, like to add another computer as they did. And finally something very useful can emerge from all this that is ahead if its time: hackerspaces and fab labs weren't much around in 2000 when you founded Access Space, were they. The arts people found a way to start such a project even when the idea wasn't ripe for \"regular\", business and technical type innovation. Thanks, folks! :)\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2563","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:40","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"I feel a link to this diaspora, all diaspora really. There is something those of us born with feet in many worlds discover sooner or later. That we are not one or the other, but something else.. ours are third, remix, cultures. Religion is one of those sensitive areas we have to develop mechanisms for navigating.","tag_id":"2492"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2564","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:40","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"Here and there, what we think of as religious and or ethnic conflicts are often intimately tied to underlying conflicts over resources like land or water.","tag_id":"2493"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2565","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:42","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the pressure on land has often been put forward as an important factor in the 1994 genocide. I cannot remember where I heard that in the case of Rwanda there were more intra-ethnic murders than between different ethnic groups... the genocide was partially fueled by the need to free up resources. If memory serves me, they had a system ( currently being reformed) in which all land would be passed on to the first son. Which left a class of landless, disenfranchised young men with no hope of accessing a brighter economic future unless some of that land could be freed up...\nIsrael and Palestine is another example. At the source of this conflict, according to Bo Rothstein, lies mixing of religious rhetoric with what is essentially a fight over assets. He claims that you would create the foundation for lasting peace by focusing on resolving the land\/economic disputes with compromises for everyone (Swedish article): http:\/\/www.svd.se\/\u2026\/markavtal-kan-stoppa-valdet_3777014\nOther examples of legacy injustice include (thanks @Jaycousins ):\n\nEgypt - land is divided amongst all children so within a couple of generations everyone has a tiny patch they can't profit from - the result is illegally constructed tower blocks on most of the rare and fertile land in Egypt and a lot of in-family tensions. \nLikewise In England or any other Western Country, the peasantry had their inheritance stolen out from under them long before the lords and merchants started robbing foreign soil. \n\u2026 There is much to be learned from Ethiopian history about the importance of tackling inequalities in distribution of property and use rights for building lasting peace. Especially in societies where formal property laws and customary property rights arrangements exist in parallel. I believe some of those lessons are also relevant in societies where land rights are secure but ownership of property is highly concentrated.","tag_id":"2494"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2566","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:42","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the pressure on land has often been put forward as an important factor in the 1994 genocide. I cannot remember where I heard that in the case of Rwanda there were more intra-ethnic murders than between different ethnic groups... the genocide was partially fueled by the need to free up resources. If memory serves me, they had a system ( currently being reformed) in which all land would be passed on to the first son. Which left a class of landless, disenfranchised young men with no hope of accessing a brighter economic future unless some of that land could be freed up...\nIsrael and Palestine is another example. At the source of this conflict, according to Bo Rothstein, lies mixing of religious rhetoric with what is essentially a fight over assets. He claims that you would create the foundation for lasting peace by focusing on resolving the land\/economic disputes with compromises for everyone (Swedish article): http:\/\/www.svd.se\/\u2026\/markavtal-kan-stoppa-valdet_3777014\nOther examples of legacy injustice include (thanks @Jaycousins ):\n\nEgypt - land is divided amongst all children so within a couple of generations everyone has a tiny patch they can't profit from - the result is illegally constructed tower blocks on most of the rare and fertile land in Egypt and a lot of in-family tensions. \nLikewise In England or any other Western Country, the peasantry had their inheritance stolen out from under them long before the lords and merchants started robbing foreign soil. \n\u2026 There is much to be learned from Ethiopian history about the importance of tackling inequalities in distribution of property and use rights for building lasting peace. Especially in societies where formal property laws and customary property rights arrangements exist in parallel. I believe some of those lessons are also relevant in societies where land rights are secure but ownership of property is highly concentrated.","tag_id":"2495"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2567","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:42","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"Rwanda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa and the pressure on land has often been put forward as an important factor in the 1994 genocide. I cannot remember where I heard that in the case of Rwanda there were more intra-ethnic murders than between different ethnic groups... the genocide was partially fueled by the need to free up resources. If memory serves me, they had a system ( currently being reformed) in which all land would be passed on to the first son. Which left a class of landless, disenfranchised young men with no hope of accessing a brighter economic future unless some of that land could be freed up...\nIsrael and Palestine is another example. At the source of this conflict, according to Bo Rothstein, lies mixing of religious rhetoric with what is essentially a fight over assets. He claims that you would create the foundation for lasting peace by focusing on resolving the land\/economic disputes with compromises for everyone (Swedish article): http:\/\/www.svd.se\/\u2026\/markavtal-kan-stoppa-valdet_3777014\nOther examples of legacy injustice include (thanks @Jaycousins ):\n\nEgypt - land is divided amongst all children so within a couple of generations everyone has a tiny patch they can't profit from - the result is illegally constructed tower blocks on most of the rare and fertile land in Egypt and a lot of in-family tensions. \nLikewise In England or any other Western Country, the peasantry had their inheritance stolen out from under them long before the lords and merchants started robbing foreign soil. \n\u2026 There is much to be learned from Ethiopian history about the importance of tackling inequalities in distribution of property and use rights for building lasting peace. Especially in societies where formal property laws and customary property rights arrangements exist in parallel. I believe some of those lessons are also relevant in societies where land rights are secure but ownership of property is highly concentrated.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2568","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:43","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"If we are to achieve peace at home, we need to think about how we tackle legacy injustices against people in different parts of a globalised world. The central pillar is property law and ownership. As Ethiopians learned, it makes sense to start there and not let up till an acceptable solution is reached.","tag_id":"2494"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2569","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:43","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"If we are to achieve peace at home, we need to think about how we tackle legacy injustices against people in different parts of a globalised world. The central pillar is property law and ownership. As Ethiopians learned, it makes sense to start there and not let up till an acceptable solution is reached.","tag_id":"2495"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2570","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:43","entity_id":"15829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Here and there, what we think of as religious and or ethnic conflicts are often intimately tied to underlying conflicts over resources like land or water.\" \u2013 To the point. Religious and cultural affiliation is often simply a lobbying \/ collective action tool for mundane interests.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2494"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2571","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:43","entity_id":"15829","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Here and there, what we think of as religious and or ethnic conflicts are often intimately tied to underlying conflicts over resources like land or water.\" \u2013 To the point. Religious and cultural affiliation is often simply a lobbying \/ collective action tool for mundane interests.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2495"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2572","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:43","entity_id":"15854","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Interesting article of yours, just read it. Thanks for writing it! So, to be a bit heretical, one could say: Political rights are overrated. The only time you need them is if you need political change because of the current government being incompetent or corrupt. And given that the next government in Europe is usually just as incompetent and corrupt as the last one, they are of little use then either. The human rights record of democratic European governments with respect to creating a humanitarian crisis in Greece is also not that good :D In fact I'd like to see some statistics about what caused real betterment in democracies: Election-induced changes, or extra-constitutional changes?","tag_id":"2496"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2573","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:44","entity_id":"15854","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, it's not yet decided. The latest Greek developments and the upcoming Spanish elections make me hope that elections can indeed (at times) be the peaceful, orderly revolution that we were always taught they are meant for. And where this works out, it's just great, literally a lifesaver.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2574","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:44","entity_id":"15830","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"Chinese syndrome\" of a technocratic government with a fairly poor human rights record which is, however, quite accountable and successful, and enjoys a high degree of consensus. For a Westerner, this can be unsettling!","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2575","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:44","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most of all people are very aware of how fragile and important peace is. The story of a popular revolution co-opted by a military regime that then did its best to murder an entire generation is still fresh in the collective memory. I am reminded of this every time I hear any talk of revolution: the move towards a western style liberal democracy is not one that Ethiopians I spoke to value highly. Rather, it is economic rights and development that seem to be at the heart of their concerns.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2576","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:45","entity_id":"4294","entity_type":"node","quote":"every time I hear any talk of revolution: the move towards a western style liberal democracy is not one that Ethiopians I spoke to value highly. Rather, it is economic rights and development that seem to be at the heart of their concerns.","tag_id":"2497"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2577","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:49","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"As an incredibly diverse community, the range of experience and knowledge about building economically sustainability projects amongst members ranges from \"where do I even begin\" to \"I just sold my 3rd company\". Also, there are many different interpretations of \"economic sustainability\" and strategies for achieving it. Moneyless crowdfunding with Makerfox anyone?\nA recurring topic is one David De Ugarte dove into in this Las Indias's piece on generating revenue through sales. Especially in purpose\/value driven contexts, this topic is often controversial and deeply unsettling: []\u00a0our \u201cconscience\u201d and the \u201cprivate logic\u201d will join forces to tell us \u201cwe are not good at it\u201d, and that this \u201cit\u201d \u2013 selling \u2013 is very close to deceiving. But this is false.\u00a0\nMost initiatives fail to generate monetary resources not because they don\u2019t manage to develop and deliver a product to the market; they fail because they develop and deliver an experience, service or product that no customers want or need enough to pay for. This is not magic though, it is something that you learn to do.\u00a0\nMany of the projects we see popping up on Edgeryders, are collaborative and decentralised initiatives. Perhaps it makes sense to structure a process which everyone can participate in to build economic sustainability into projects in a decentralised way:","tag_id":"2491"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2578","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:49","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"Identify and document our assumptions\n\n \n What are our assumptions\/hypotheses about how we gratify our clients and or sponsors, who they are, how we will acquire and monetize them?\n  \n \n What are our assumptions\/hypotheses about how we serve the needs of our constituency, who they are, as well as how we engage them into becoming more active participants in (and beneficiaries of) our initiatives?\n  \n\n\n\nTalk to prospective customers to validate (or invalidate) our assumptions\n\n \n What problems do they face? \u00a0How do they solve them? \u00a0What matters to them? \u00a0What is a must-have for them?\n  \n\n\n\nIdentify the risk factors in the opportunity\n\n \n Are we facing significant technology risks? \u00a0Or more of market risk? \u00a0How can we test and validate these (starting with the most risky)? \u00a0What market testable milestones can we build that would result in sufficient evidence to induce us to pivot or move forward? A proof of concept? A letter of intent? \u00a0A prototype?\n  \n\n\n\nCreate and Test a Minimum Viable Offer\n\n \n landing page click-through that prove there\u2019s some amount of interest in an experience, product or service;\n  \n \n a time commitment for an in-person meeting to view a demo that shows the customer or funder's problem being resolved;\n  \n \n a resource commitment for a pilot program to test how the experience, product or service or product fits into a particular environment.\n  \n\n\n\nOnce we have users using our MVO we listen for & tune into the Must-have signal\n\n \n We listen very carefully to find our must-have signal and articulate it.\n  \n \n We Double-down and strip away the unnecessary> focus on building an experience, service or product that is cherished and supported by everyone who uses it.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2579","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:50","entity_id":"16074","entity_type":"comment","quote":"yes, great post. What you are saying actually is indeed the fact that there needs to be value creation for social purpose driven initiatives.","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2580","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:50","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"As an incredibly diverse community, the range of experience and knowledge about building economically sustainability projects amongst members ranges from \"where do I even begin\" to \"I just sold my 3rd company\". Also, there are many different interpretations of \"economic sustainability\" and strategies for achieving it. Moneyless crowdfunding with Makerfox anyone?\nA recurring topic is one David De Ugarte dove into in this Las Indias's piece on generating revenue through sales. Especially in purpose\/value driven contexts, this topic is often controversial and deeply unsettling: []\u00a0our \u201cconscience\u201d and the \u201cprivate logic\u201d will join forces to tell us \u201cwe are not good at it\u201d, and that this \u201cit\u201d \u2013 selling \u2013 is very close to deceiving. But this is false.\u00a0\nMost initiatives fail to generate monetary resources not because they don\u2019t manage to develop and deliver a product to the market; they fail because they develop and deliver an experience, service or product that no customers want or need enough to pay for. This is not magic though, it is something that you learn to do.\u00a0\nMany of the projects we see popping up on Edgeryders, are collaborative and decentralised initiatives. Perhaps it makes sense to structure a process which everyone can participate in to build economic sustainability into projects in a decentralised way:\n\n\nIdentify and document our assumptions\n\n \n What are our assumptions\/hypotheses about how we gratify our clients and or sponsors, who they are, how we will acquire and monetize them?\n  \n \n What are our assumptions\/hypotheses about how we serve the needs of our constituency, who they are, as well as how we engage them into becoming more active participants in (and beneficiaries of) our initiatives?\n  \n\n\n\nTalk to prospective customers to validate (or invalidate) our assumptions\n\n \n What problems do they face? \u00a0How do they solve them? \u00a0What matters to them? \u00a0What is a must-have for them?\n  \n\n\n\nIdentify the risk factors in the opportunity\n\n \n Are we facing significant technology risks? \u00a0Or more of market risk? \u00a0How can we test and validate these (starting with the most risky)? \u00a0What market testable milestones can we build that would result in sufficient evidence to induce us to pivot or move forward? A proof of concept? A letter of intent? \u00a0A prototype?\n  \n\n\n\nCreate and Test a Minimum Viable Offer\n\n \n landing page click-through that prove there\u2019s some amount of interest in an experience, product or service;\n  \n \n a time commitment for an in-person meeting to view a demo that shows the customer or funder's problem being resolved;\n  \n \n a resource commitment for a pilot program to test how the experience, product or service or product fits into a particular environment.\n  \n\n\n\nOnce we have users using our MVO we listen for & tune into the Must-have signal\n\n \n We listen very carefully to find our must-have signal and articulate it.\n  \n \n We Double-down and strip away the unnecessary> focus on building an experience, service or product that is cherished and supported by everyone who uses it.\n  \n\n\n\n\u00a0\nDoes this make sense to you? Do you want to learn the hands-on-skills involved?\nI am just about to launch an initiative on behalf of the social enterprise supporting the community. For those who want to learn the skills, this offers an excellent opportunity to learn-by-doing with me.\nLet me know you are interested by leaving a comment below or emailing me: nadia@edgeryders.eu","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2581","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:51","entity_id":"16074","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For it to be value driven, there need to be people that are ready to pay for the service.","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2582","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:51","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"As an incredibly diverse community, the range of experience and knowledge about building economically sustainability projects amongst members ranges from \"where do I even begin\" to \"I just sold my 3rd company\". Also, there are many different interpretations of \"economic sustainability\" and strategies for achieving it. Moneyless crowdfunding with Makerfox anyone?","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2583","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:52","entity_id":"16074","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Test something from users, learn how to identify their needs (because they do not always express them directly) and how to create something that satisfies their needs creating enough value for them to really use your product\/service. Etc.","tag_id":"2499"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2584","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:52","entity_id":"16074","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I believe there is much to learn from the whole lean startup philosophy for people that want to change the way our world is driven. This is why we were organizing workshops on lean startup and collaborative business modeling (as the one organized in Stockholm). However, there are also limits of the lean startup principles. For example with Babele, we received the true validation of the concept only in October 2014, so 1 year and 2 months after having launched the platform. And we started selling services with the platform only in February 2015 (so 1 year and almost 6 months after). It takes a lot of patience in building professional products and services, and sometimes the lean startup philosophy invites people to give up too soon because they were not able to receive proper validation soon enough...\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentuser-centredAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2500"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2585","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:52","entity_id":"16134","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am looking at collaborative ways of generating revenue for people working on the kinds of projects that pop up in this community and others. They rarely fit comfortably in existing categories (various mixes of startup, social enterprise, art project, activism, research etc etc) and they often require engineering different kinds social contracts which the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation. It's tricky. But maybe you want to build this together Ruxandra, as a join Babele Edgeryders project? Here's where the course is being shaped, feel free to jump right in:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/how-to-build-a-revenue-stream-to-support-your-activities-p2p-course\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2500"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2586","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:52","entity_id":"16134","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am looking at collaborative ways of generating revenue for people working on the kinds of projects that pop up in this community and others. They rarely fit comfortably in existing categories (various mixes of startup, social enterprise, art project, activism, research etc etc) and they often require engineering different kinds social contracts which the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation. It's tricky. But maybe you want to build this together Ruxandra, as a join Babele Edgeryders project? Here's where the course is being shaped, feel free to jump right in:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/how-to-build-a-revenue-stream-to-support-your-activities-p2p-course\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2587","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:52","entity_id":"16134","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am looking at collaborative ways of generating revenue for people working on the kinds of projects that pop up in this community and others. They rarely fit comfortably in existing categories (various mixes of startup, social enterprise, art project, activism, research etc etc) and they often require engineering different kinds social contracts which the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation. It's tricky. But maybe you want to build this together Ruxandra, as a join Babele Edgeryders project? Here's where the course is being shaped, feel free to jump right in:\u00a0https:\/\/edgeryders.eu\/en\/how-to-build-a-revenue-stream-to-support-your-activities-p2p-course\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentlean startupAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2588","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:53","entity_id":"16134","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation.","tag_id":"2501"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2589","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:53","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Nadia \"I am looking at collaborative ways of generating revenue\u00a0for people working on the kinds of projects that pop up in this community and others. They rarely fit comfortably in existing categories (various mixes of startup, social enterprise, art project, activism, research etc etc) and they often require engineering different kinds social contracts which the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation. It's tricky.\u00a0\"","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2590","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:54","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Nadia \"I am looking at collaborative ways of generating revenue\u00a0for people working on the kinds of projects that pop up in this community and others. They rarely fit comfortably in existing categories (various mixes of startup, social enterprise, art project, activism, research etc etc) and they often require engineering different kinds social contracts which the same people to move between multiple roles e.g. user, consumer, cobuilder etc. without fear of exploitation. It's tricky.\u00a0\"","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2591","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:54","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"First, what is the value system? We need to map it first and that will determine how to set everything up for value to be created, distributed and for the benefits to be shared among participants. Second, there is a choice to be made about the type of environment we want to","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2592","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:54","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Is it about creating value in a corporate-type environment or in a peer production environment.","tag_id":"2502"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2593","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:54","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So how do you set up an environment that allows value creation and its distribution but feels like a network and is build on openness, transparency, decentralized processes?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2594","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:55","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So how do you set up an environment that allows value creation and its distribution but feels like a network and is build on openness, transparency, decentralized processes?","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2595","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:55","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"People like us need to be free, want to contribute to different projects, want to be able to influence and take ownership of processes, want to share...","tag_id":"2503"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2596","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:55","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"my answer is the Open Value Network (OVN) model.","tag_id":"2504"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2597","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:56","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There are a lot of hybrid models that try to go in that direction but preserve some of the old stuff, and I think that is because people are not ready or can't go all the way. Within SENSORICA \u00a0all projects are open, everyone can perform tasks, no barrier to value creation, and we use the value accounting system to redistribute the revenue. Networks that have projects formalized as a company, incubators and accelerators for example, don't have a lot of co-creation or exchanges between these entities. Within a value network projects are open and are only loosely formalized. If you have a system to track contributions you'll get a lot of value flows between projects, synergy increases, there is a lot of recycling and sharing of tangible and intangible resources.","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2598","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:56","entity_id":"16151","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There are a lot of hybrid models that try to go in that direction but preserve some of the old stuff, and I think that is because people are not ready or can't go all the way. Within SENSORICA \u00a0all projects are open, everyone can perform tasks, no barrier to value creation, and we use the value accounting system to redistribute the revenue. Networks that have projects formalized as a company, incubators and accelerators for example, don't have a lot of co-creation or exchanges between these entities. Within a value network projects are open and are only loosely formalized. If you have a system to track contributions you'll get a lot of value flows between projects, synergy increases, there is a lot of recycling and sharing of tangible and intangible resources.","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2599","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:56","entity_id":"16156","entity_type":"comment","quote":"overview of how you actually generate revenue because for a lot of people it is kind of a black box","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2600","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:57","entity_id":"16177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We have a similar system, except no forms. You have a project, you post it as a group on the platform and receive your basic tools for cooperation (wikis, tasks etc.), loosely coupled with what the whole community is doing. This is meant to maximize the chance that somebody you don't know will randomly walk in and turn out to be exactly the person needed for that project. People are encouraged to find their own ay to share, under Who Does The Work Calls The Shots \u2013 doers decide.","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2601","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:57","entity_id":"16177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We have a similar system, except no forms. You have a project, you post it as a group on the platform and receive your basic tools for cooperation (wikis, tasks etc.), loosely coupled with what the whole community is doing. This is meant to maximize the chance that somebody you don't know will randomly walk in and turn out to be exactly the person needed for that project. People are encouraged to find their own ay to share, under Who Does The Work Calls The Shots \u2013 doers decide.","tag_id":"1877"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2602","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:57","entity_id":"16177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A problem in ER is turning out to be how to reward the quite difficult and not always fun activity of making the sales. Not rewarding encourages waiting around for someone to walk in with a contract; rewarding it seems quite awkward, at least before you have some hard data on what it costs to do that kind of work (accounting for all the failed pitches). How do you guys do it in Sensorica? Does your accounting award a commission to people making successful sales? How much, if I may ask?","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2603","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:57","entity_id":"16177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"A problem in ER is turning out to be how to reward the quite difficult and not always fun activity of making the sales. Not rewarding encourages waiting around for someone to walk in with a contract; rewarding it seems quite awkward, at least before you have some hard data on what it costs to do that kind of work (accounting for all the failed pitches). How do you guys do it in Sensorica? Does your accounting award a commission to people making successful sales? How much, if I may ask?","tag_id":"2506"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2604","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:58","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most initiatives fail to generate monetary resources not because they don\u2019t manage to develop and deliver a product to the market; they fail because they develop and deliver an experience, service or product that no customers want or need enough to pay for. This is not magic though, it is something that you learn to do.","tag_id":"2507"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2605","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:58","entity_id":"4363","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most initiatives fail to generate monetary resources not because they don\u2019t manage to develop and deliver a product to the market; they fail because they develop and deliver an experience, service or product that no customers want or need enough to pay for. This is not magic though, it is something that you learn to do.","tag_id":"2506"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2606","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:59","entity_id":"23047","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hacking Utopia, a studio course on product design for social and demographic change at UDK. (it's tied to the OpenCare project). They're currently coming out of the research phase in which they have been guided through a process of identifying and understanding where they could make meaningful design interventions (products and or services). Today they're going to summarise what they have learned and what they want to build (I'll post documentation online here later). Next they will be actually designing the products and I think the process above could be very helpful. Would you be up for joining a skype call where we help them to think through the business modelling\/sustainability design for their products?","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2607","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 21:59","entity_id":"23047","entity_type":"comment","quote":"identifying and understanding where they could make meaningful design interventions (products and or services).","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2608","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:03","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"You enter the Metropolitan Community Clinic at Helliniko from a nondescript parking lot in suburban Athens, in an area that hosts a decommissioned American military base. It does not look like much. But it is. It is a very big deal indeed.","tag_id":"2508"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2609","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:04","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"The MCCH saves people. It provides health care to down-on-their-luck Greeks who have no access to public health care and no money to pay for private clinics.","tag_id":"2509"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2610","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:04","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"national health service is tied to employment. When Greeks lose their jobs, they have a grace period of one year: they'd better find another job within that period, because if they don't they are out of health insurance. If they fall sick, they have to come up with something, or die.","tag_id":"2510"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2611","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:05","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"The MCCH saves people. It provides health care to down-on-their-luck Greeks who have no access to public health care and no money to pay for private clinics. There are many such people, because in Greece access to the national health service is tied to employment. When Greeks lose their jobs, they have a grace period of one year: they'd better find another job within that period, because if they don't they are out of health insurance. If they fall sick, they have to come up with something, or die.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2612","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:05","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It's not just Greeks. It turns out in every European Union countries but the United Kingdom and Italy, employment is a pre-requisite for access to health care. But Greece was hit hardest by the 2008 crisis: many more people than elsewhere have turned into long-term unemployed. Everyone is struggling: \u201cWe had poor people ten years ago, too \u2013 shrugs Maria, a psychologist volunteering at MCCH \u2013 but at that time people could fall back on their families, or their neighbors, for help. Not anymore: their families and neighbors are themselves in trouble, and there's little they can do. People are getting desperate.\u201d","tag_id":"2510"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2613","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:08","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"In 2011, some senior doctors started comparing notes, and they saw a perfect health care storm brewing at the horizon. \u201cWe knew something very bad was coming, and people would die \u2013 says Maria \u2013 so we decided we must do something.\u201d","tag_id":"1850"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2614","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:08","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It has no legal existence. Its literature proudly proclaims: \u201c MCCH is a volunteer organization without Legal or Taxable status and it is not a 'Non-Profit-Making-Organisation'.\u201d Maria: \"We are technically illegal\".","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2615","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:09","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It does not accept donations in money. It does accept donations in kind: medicines, equipment, blood sample analyses.","tag_id":"2511"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2616","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:09","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It treats only people who have no access to the public health care system. One exception: low-income families with many children, who are living hand-to-mouth on 450 euro a day and simply cannot afford to buy medicines (Maria: \u201cIt happens\u201d).","tag_id":"1891"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2617","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:09","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"On top of diagnosis\/prognosis, MCCH supplies free medicines, baby food and nappies.","tag_id":"2509"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2618","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:10","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It has 300 volunteers, of which a little over half are doctors of various specialisations and pharmacists.","tag_id":"2512"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2619","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:10","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"It operates with practically no hierarchy and no management. People decide by themselves what role to play, by joining one of several groups (about 10 members to a group) which exist to carry on specific tasks (like onboarding new patients). An organising committee does its best to keep people on the same page. A weekly meeting votes on general issues. A mailing list deals with specific matters.","tag_id":"2513"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2620","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:10","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"When they are not volunteering with MCCH, volunteers exchange services and small favours through a time bank: two massages against one hour of English lessons etc.","tag_id":"1858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2621","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:10","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"When they are not volunteering with MCCH, volunteers exchange services and small favours through a time bank: two massages against one hour of English lessons etc.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2622","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:11","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are now 68 such clinics in Greece. Take a moment to think about what this means: in four years, thousands of enterprising Greeks with no money, no command structure and who do not even know each other have created a parallel health care system that succeeds where the public health service and private sector services both fail: it keeps reasonably safe the poorest strata of the population. Notice that the Greek health care budget in 2011 was over 6 billion euro.","tag_id":"2514"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2623","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:11","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are now 68 such clinics in Greece. Take a moment to think about what this means: in four years, thousands of enterprising Greeks with no money, no command structure and who do not even know each other have created a parallel health care system that succeeds where the public health service and private sector services both fail: it keeps reasonably safe the poorest strata of the population. Notice that the Greek health care budget in 2011 was over 6 billion euro.","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2624","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:11","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"Wait. Self-organised people with no money and no organisation that beat credentialed, moneyed professionals at their own game? We've seen this before. It was Wikipedia outcompeting Encyclopedia Britannica. It was OpenStreetMap pushing to the curbs Garmin and TomTom. It was Facebook groups coordinating disaster relief after the Nepal 2015 earthquakes and the Tbilisi 2015 flash flood, way before the government and NGOs could get their act together. It was Internet-coordinated young newcomers changing the rules of the political game, and even bringing down entire regimes who seemed to have all the power and all the money, in Egypt, Tunisia and Ukraine.","tag_id":"2514"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2625","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:12","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"Wait. Self-organised people with no money and no organisation that beat credentialed, moneyed professionals at their own game? We've seen this before. It was Wikipedia outcompeting Encyclopedia Britannica. It was OpenStreetMap pushing to the curbs Garmin and TomTom. It was Facebook groups coordinating disaster relief after the Nepal 2015 earthquakes and the Tbilisi 2015 flash flood, way before the government and NGOs could get their act together. It was Internet-coordinated young newcomers changing the rules of the political game, and even bringing down entire regimes who seemed to have all the power and all the money, in Egypt, Tunisia and Ukraine.\nWe have a word for these phenomena: we call them disruption. They are associated with supplying goods or services in a new way, that substitutes collective intelligence and distributed effort for vertical organisations. This new way happens to be vastly more efficient than the old ones.","tag_id":"2516"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2626","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:12","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"respectab","tag_id":"2516"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2627","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:12","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"need","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2628","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:13","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"","tag_id":"2516"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2629","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:13","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think the time has come for disruption in health care, and in care services in general. Why? Because, as the OECD pointed out, per capita health care expenditure grows much faster than GDP. In 1970, health care absorbed a respectable 5.2% of the GDP of the average OECD country. In 2008, it absorbed 10.1% (source). The system is under strain, and often \u2013 like in Greece, it reacts by denying care to those who most need it.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2630","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:13","entity_id":"5504","entity_type":"node","quote":"So, we are getting involved. Edgeryders has partnered up with five world-class organisations in research (University of Bordeaux, Stockholm School of Economics, ScimPulse Foundation), welfare policy-making (City of Milan) and digital fabrication (WeMake) to find, learn from, and enhance the experiences like MCCH all around the world. Our goal is a model of community-driven care services, based on modern science and open technology, but with the low overhead and human touch that communities can provide and large bureaucracies cannot. Our project is called OpenCare; the European Commission has generously agreed to support it through its Collective Awareness Platforms programme.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2631","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:14","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"stributed type of care, re-design care without hospitals. The talk I'm sharing with you is the one he did at Mayo clinic and it's worth a watch:","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2632","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:14","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Some years ago, I listened to a talk by John Thackara about how hospitals and clinics were becoming unsustainable for many reasons and he explained how we should move forward and think about a distributed type of care, re-design care without hospitals. The talk I'm sharing with you is the one he did at Mayo clinic and it's worth a watch:","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2633","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:15","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"how hospitals and clinics were becoming unsustainable","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2634","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:15","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"He explains how\u00a0ninety five percent of healthcare happens outside hospital or the doctor\u2019s surgery - in the home, and in the community. Collaborative service networks are emerging- from child care, to dementia support - that empower people to work in equal and reciprocal relationship with professionals and without needing hospitals.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2635","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:15","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Then shows how he applied design thinking in UK working on Alzheimer and dementia and starting from the point of view that health and wellbeing are properties of social-ecological-context and not a something you \"deliver\" like a pizza.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2636","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:15","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"health and wellbeing are properties of social-ecological-context and not a something you \"deliver\" like a pizza.","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2637","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:16","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"health and wellbeing are properties of social-ecological-context and not a something you \"deliver\" like a pizza.","tag_id":"2517"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2638","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:16","entity_id":"19685","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Communities need to be nurtured and supported and it's by being \"in them\", not by doing things \"to them\" that change happens.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2639","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:16","entity_id":"22493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Interesting - thanks - another example which might be worth a look:\u00a0http:\/\/cooperativa.cat\/en\/cooperative-public-system\/health\/","tag_id":"2017"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2640","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:16","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"collaboration is evolving at pace before our eyes: social media and internet driven; bottom up and middle outwards rather than top down; redefining value, cost and currency; beginning to redefine what is acceptable, allowed and treated as 'legal'; finding and using not only skilled partners but also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2641","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is an extremely interesting development which shows how collaboration is evolving at pace before our eyes: social media and internet driven; bottom up and middle outwards rather than top down; redefining value, cost and currency; beginning to redefine what is acceptable, allowed and treated as 'legal'; finding and using not only skilled partners but also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.\u00a0\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentparticipatory design\/collaborationAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2642","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is an extremely interesting development which shows how collaboration is evolving at pace before our eyes: social media and internet driven; bottom up and middle outwards rather than top down; redefining value, cost and currency; beginning to redefine what is acceptable, allowed and treated as 'legal'; finding and using not only skilled partners but also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.\u00a0\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1941"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2643","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is an extremely interesting development which shows how collaboration is evolving at pace before our eyes: social media and internet driven; bottom up and middle outwards rather than top down; redefining value, cost and currency; beginning to redefine what is acceptable, allowed and treated as 'legal'; finding and using not only skilled partners but also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.\u00a0\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentparticipatory design\/collaborationAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcommunity-based careAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentvalue-creationAmelia\n\n  \n    3 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2644","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what is acceptable, allowed and treated as 'legal'; finding and using not only skilled partners but also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2645","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22590","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But what do you mean by \"skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done\"? Do you have any example in mind?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2518"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2646","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:17","entity_id":"22589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"also skilled and well placed partners who are willing and able to act as brokers within the system to get things done.","tag_id":"2518"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2647","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:23","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"The first part of the event consisted in a kind of intense briefing of the situation in countries closest to Syria. In a short time the populations of small countries in the region, Lebanon and Jordan, have grown manyfold (1.1 Million refugees in Lebanon, 630,000 in Jordan - in addition to Palestinian refugees already there). Some reading materials with up to date, detailed information:\nArmenia:\u00a0Anna\u2019s report from Yerevan is a good introduction.\u00a0\nJordan: Five Years On | Syria Crisis-related needs and vulnerabilities in Jordan. \u00a0\nWhile many of the cities and towns receiving refugees face similar challenges there is a significant difference. Some are transit locations, which asylum seekers pass on their way on to other destinations. They include major cities in Greece, Italy and Turkey, as well as small coastal towns from which people leave on boats to take their perilous journey across the sea. There, volunteers do their best to care for their immediate physical needs and the mandated administrative\/security procedures to grant them entry onto the mainland.\nOther cities and towns \u00a0are receiving the newcomers on a more long term basis. This happens in two different phases, each one posing its own \u00a0political, administrative and infrastructural challenges for the hosting communities. The first one is the period of time between arrival and the approval or rejection of the person\u2019s application for refugee status. This period could be very long, as in the case of the Palestinian refugees in Jordan, or that of Mr. Teferi in Norway. The second one is the period that begins once an individual has secured refugee status. In this period, the challenge is navigating the difficult period between receiving the papers and being fully established in the social and economic life of the host new community.\nWhile the details differ, the problems and needs mentioned by mayors, NGOs and activists fall into one or more of the following:\n\nResource efficiency: How to get better at covering necessities of both refugees and citizens\/ residents on very limited resources? As an example Jordan is one of the most water scarce countries in the world and 70 per cent of the population suffers from inadequate water supply below the national standard of 100 liters\/person\/day. Aging infrastructures, inefficiencies in operation and maintenance. interrupted provision of water services etc. Could resource scarcity be mitigated through Open Source technologies for recycling of sewage, seawater desalination at scale, deep drip irrigation etc? Affordable, modifiable technologies are required to manage the current crisis as well as to secure peace in the region.\nInteroperability, knowledge transfer and Institutional memory: I heard many calls to \u201cmake information available about how the system works\u201d, and \"calls for online platforms to fix a perceived\u00a0lack of information\" thought to be a \"key obstacle for labor market access\". Here too I head that \u201cwe need a database of all the initiatives and resources available to help refugees\u201d and \"we need to make existing information about getting your paperwork done, how to set up a new business etc\".\u00a0There are\u00a0three underlying assumptions: 1) That some people understand in detail \u201chow the system works\u201d as a whole and 2) That they can transmit that kind knowledge into brochures or documents and that 3) This information material will make the system navigable and penetrable for newcomers. These three assumptions do not hold up to scrutiny and could fill an entire blogpost with reasons as to why. For now I will simply refer you to the Brickstarter report as it is a light, beginner-friendly introduction to some of the issues.\nScalability of public services: How to build\/rethink provision of public services so that they can accommodate changes in the number of people to serve? Many of the participants complained about the lack of resources to provide education or training for newcomers. Others mentioned the provision of health and social care services, especially psychological support for the traumatised. I heard a lot of calling for more resources to be put into existing services, but little examination of how existing services are performing and even less awareness about more effective, flexible and cost-efficient approaches. Are we sure that throwing money onto more of the same will result in better outcomes? \u00a0Sugata Mitra\u2019s work on Minimally Invasive Education, Miguel Chavez\u2019s experienced from\u00a0building Makerspaces in Favelas, Freifunk and many others offer alternative approaches with promising results. The political will, and practical ability, to welcome and accommodate newcomers depends on it. In this recent talk, I present a proposal for how we can break out of the zero-sum thinking in the provision of care services as an antidote to rising social tensions between social groups.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2648","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:24","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Resource efficiency: How to get better at covering necessities of both refugees and citizens\/ residents on very limited resources? As an example Jordan is one of the most water scarce countries in the world and 70 per cent of the population suffers from inadequate water supply below the national standard of 100 liters\/person\/day. Aging infrastructures, inefficiencies in operation and maintenance. interrupted provision of water services etc. Could resource scarcity be mitigated through Open Source technologies for recycling of sewage, seawater desalination at scale, deep drip irrigation etc? Affordable, modifiable technologies are required to manage the current crisis as well as to secure peace in the region","tag_id":"2495"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2649","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Could resource scarcity be mitigated through Open Source technologies for recycling of sewage, seawater desalination at scale, deep drip irrigation etc?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2650","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"How to get better at covering necessities of both refugees and citizens\/ residents on very limited resources?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2651","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Could resource scarcity be mitigated through Open Source technologies for recycling of sewage, seawater desalination at scale, deep drip irrigation etc? Affordable, modifiable technologies are required to manage the current crisis as well as to secure peace in the region.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2652","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Could resource scarcity be mitigated through Open Source technologies for recycling of sewage, seawater desalination at scale, deep drip irrigation etc?","tag_id":"2519"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2653","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:26","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Interoperability, knowledge transfer and Institutional memory: I heard many calls to \u201cmake information available about how the system works\u201d, and \"calls for online platforms to fix a perceived\u00a0lack of information\" thought to be a \"key obstacle for labor market access\". Here too I head that \u201cwe need a database of all the initiatives and resources available to help refugees\u201d and \"we need to make existing information about getting your paperwork done, how to set up a new business etc\".\u00a0There are\u00a0three underlying assumptions: 1) That some people understand in detail \u201chow the system works\u201d as a whole and 2) That they can transmit that kind knowledge into brochures or documents and that 3) This information material will make the system navigable and penetrable for newcomers. These three assumptions do not hold up to scrutiny and could fill an entire blogpost with reasons as to why. For now I will simply refer you to the Brickstarter report as it is a light, beginner-friendly introduction to some of the issues.","tag_id":"1859"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2654","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:26","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Interoperability, knowledge transfer and Institutional memory: I heard many calls to \u201cmake information available about how the system works\u201d, and \"calls for online platforms to fix a perceived\u00a0lack of information\" thought to be a \"key obstacle for labor market access\". Here too I head that \u201cwe need a database of all the initiatives and resources available to help refugees\u201d and \"we need to make existing information about getting your paperwork done, how to set up a new business etc\".\u00a0There are\u00a0three underlying assumptions: 1) That some people understand in detail \u201chow the system works\u201d as a whole and 2) That they can transmit that kind knowledge into brochures or documents and that 3) This information material will make the system navigable and penetrable for newcomers. These three assumptions do not hold up to scrutiny and could fill an entire blogpost with reasons as to why. For now I will simply refer you to the Brickstarter report as it is a light, beginner-friendly introduction to some of the issues.","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2655","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:26","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Scalability of public services: How to build\/rethink provision of public services so that they can accommodate changes in the number of people to serve? Many of the participants complained about the lack of resources to provide education or training for newcomers. Others mentioned the provision of health and social care services, especially psychological support for the traumatised. I heard a lot of calling for more resources to be put into existing services, but little examination of how existing services are performing and even less awareness about more effective, flexible and cost-efficient approaches. Are we sure that throwing money onto more of the same will result in better outcomes? \u00a0Sugata Mitra\u2019s work on Minimally Invasive Education, Miguel Chavez\u2019s experienced from\u00a0building Makerspaces in Favelas, Freifunk and many others offer alternative approaches with promising results. The political will, and practical ability, to welcome and accommodate newcomers depends on it. In this recent talk, I present a proposal for how we can break out of the zero-sum thinking in the provision of care services as an antidote to rising social tensions between social groups.","tag_id":"2520"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2656","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:26","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"How to build\/rethink provision of public services so that they can accommodate changes in the number of people to serve?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2657","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:27","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Are we sure that throwing money onto more of the same will result in better outcomes?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2658","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:27","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many of the participants complained about the lack of resources to provide education or training for newcomers. Others mentioned the provision of health and social care services, especially psychological support for the traumatised. I heard a lot of calling for more resources to be put into existing services, but little examination of how existing services are performing and even less awareness about more effective, flexible and cost-efficient approaches.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2659","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:27","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"how they expect to go from intention to implementation.","tag_id":"2521"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2660","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:27","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Efficient and sustainable coordination across geographic, linguistic and technological barriers.","tag_id":"2522"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2661","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"A globe-spanning sustained effort to help community leaders, mayors, politicians and fight back against populist rhetoric and divisive narratives.","tag_id":"2523"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2662","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"A globe-spanning sustained effort to help community leaders, mayors, politicians and fight back against populist rhetoric and divisive narratives.","tag_id":"1977"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2663","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ability to learn about and experiment with novel or unconventional approaches towards tackling root causes of problems which affect both newcomers and the host communities which welcome them.","tag_id":"2524"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2664","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ability to learn about and experiment with novel or unconventional approaches towards tackling root causes of problems which affect both newcomers and the host communities which welcome them.","tag_id":"2525"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2665","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Active engagement of a lot of affected people in mapping and making sense of urgent problems related to a sudden influx of newcomers in education, housing, employment\/entrepreneurship, language\/social skills and finance. The reason being that those affected will only get behind efforts to solve problems if they trust the people involved, and have shared ownership in the process. Part of what builds trust is if people can recognise their own perspective, language and experiences in the description of the situation. That they are taken seriously as experts in their own lives- that their own ambitions, words and thoughts weigh at least as much as input of credentialed domain experts (who may never have set foot in the neighborhood). This was echoed by newcomers frustrated by discussions about training them to fit into pre-defined slots in society, based on what they perceived to be unfounded assumptions by institutional actors about what they could or could not achieve: \u201cDo not put a cap on my dreams, just give me access to the tools and see what I can build with them\u201d.\u200b","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2666","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:29","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Part of what builds trust is if people can recognise their own perspective, language and experiences in the description of the situation. That they are taken seriously as experts in their own lives- that their own ambitions, words and thoughts weigh at least as much as input of credentialed domain experts (who may never have set foot in the neighborhood). This was echoed by newcomers frustrated by discussions about training them to fit into pre-defined slots in society, based on what they perceived to be unfounded assumptions by institutional actors about what they could or could not achieve: \u201cDo not put a cap on my dreams, just give me access to the tools and see what I can build with them\u201d.\u200b","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2667","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:29","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Continuous mapping and connection of different private, public and third sector actors efforts into coherent shared plans that take into consideration the budgetary, logistical and political constraints within which each group is working. I can tell you from experience that is it not easy. The reason being that the incentives are aligned against it. We all agree that at the system level good documentation saves everyone time and resources. At the individual level it is more difficult to motivate the additional investment of time and effort. Where you see people doing this consistently is where it is a part of a shared culture and work ethos. To get this going you have to create the incentives for people to do additional work involved, instill the ethos, teach people the workflow and enforce it top down. Over and over. Until there is a critical mass doing it and others can share the effort of spreading and maintaining the enabling culture.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2668","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:29","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Continuous mapping and connection of different private, public and third sector actors efforts into coherent shared plans that take into consideration the budgetary, logistical and political constraints within which each group is working. I can tell you from experience that is it not easy. The reason being that the incentives are aligned against it. We all agree that at the system level good documentation saves everyone time and resources. At the individual level it is more difficult to motivate the additional investment of time and effort. Where you see people doing this consistently is where it is a part of a shared culture and work ethos. To get this going you have to create the incentives for people to do additional work involved, instill the ethos, teach people the workflow and enforce it top down. Over and over. Until there is a critical mass doing it and others can share the effort of spreading and maintaining the enabling culture.","tag_id":"2521"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2669","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"o get this going you have to create the incentives for people to do additional work involved, instill the ethos, teach people the workflow and enforce it top down. Over and over. Until there is a critical mass doing it and others can share the effort of spreading and maintaining the enabling culture.","tag_id":"2526"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2670","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"If the participants in the event want to see the transnational cooperation happen in practice, then they will have to learn to think and work as networks of individuals interacting inside, outside and all around different organisations. Each working at the hyperlocal, micro-level, while sharing and learning with others working in different contexts as a natural part of the everyday workflow\u2026 not just something afforded to people who can travel and spend 2 days talking with one another at a conference. And all of this done in ways that build granular, immediately relevant and continuously updated institutional memory accessible to all. Affecting behavioral change at this scale is hard, but it can be done.","tag_id":"2527"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2671","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"If the participants in the event want to see the transnational cooperation happen in practice, then they will have to learn to think and work as networks of individuals","tag_id":"2522"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2672","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. At LOTE5 we are organising this reflexive design exercise on Collaborative inclusion: how migrants-residents collaboration can produce social values. The event is run by Ezio Manzini, one the world's leading designers for social innovation. You can partner with us\u00a0if you want to help make it into a workshop on addressing specific problems tied to reception and inclusion of asylum seekers. Or just sign up and participate.","tag_id":"2490"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2673","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. At LOTE5 we are organising this reflexive design exercise on Collaborative inclusion: how migrants-residents collaboration can produce social values. The event is run by Ezio Manzini, one the world's leading designers for social innovation. You can partner with us\u00a0if you want to help make it into a workshop on addressing specific problems tied to reception and inclusion of asylum seekers. Or just sign up and participate.","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2674","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:31","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"Part of what builds trust is if people can recognise their own perspective, language and experiences in the description of the situation. That they are taken seriously as experts in their own lives- that their own ambitions, words and thoughts weigh at least as much as input of credentialed domain experts (who may never have set foot in the neighborhood). This was echoed by newcomers frustrated by discussions about training them to fit into pre-defined slots in society, based on what they perceived to be unfounded assumptions by institutional actors about what they could or could not achieve: \u201cDo not put a cap on my dreams, just give","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2675","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:31","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"experiences in the description of the situation. That they are taken seriously as experts in their own lives- that their own ambitions, words and thoughts weigh at least as much as input of credentialed domain experts (who may never have set foot in the neighborhood). This was echoed by newcomers frustrated by discussions about training them to fit into pre-defined slots in society, based on what they perceived to be unfounded assumptions by institutional actors about what they could or could not achieve: \u201cDo not put a cap on my dreams, just give me access to the tools and see what I can build with them\u201d.\u200b","tag_id":"2528"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2676","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"1. At LOTE5 we are organising this reflexive design exercise on Collaborative inclusion: how migrants-residents collaboration can produce social values. The event is run by Ezio Manzini, one the world's leading designers for social innovation. You can partner with us\u00a0if you want to help make it into a workshop on addressing specific problems tied to reception and inclusion of asylum seekers. Or just sign up and participate.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2677","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"5842","entity_type":"node","quote":"2. We also have a way to produce cheap, accurate ethnographic data around problems like the ones mentioned above, with a focus on surfacing creative and actionable solutions. This would enable you to engage a large number of participants (thousands) in a participatory process for designing solutions to meet their own needs. This methodology is being employed\/supported by a growing number of actors including the current Swedish minister of Nordic cooperation and strategic foresight, the European Commission, the Rockefeller Foundation, the United Nations Development Program and United Nations Volunteers as well as the cities of Milan and Matera in Italy, and of Bucharest in Romania. We have developed a methodological guide for doing this - email me if you would like a copy (cannot post online): nadia@edgeryders.eu.","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2678","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:36","entity_id":"6170","entity_type":"node","quote":"Four years ago, as we were planning our move to Brussels, Nadia and I decided to look for flatmates. Most of our friends and family members were rather puzzled: not many couples decide to share their apartment, though they can afford not to. We, however, thought it completely logical. Nadia is Swedish and I am Italian: at the time we lived in Strasbourg, France. That made us a migrant nuclear family, completely cut off from the network of emotional and material support that our friends and families of origin could offer. We were simply too isolated in our Strasbourg apartment, nice though it was; and we decided to try something different. So, we rented a much bigger apartment than we needed and asked the Internet for someone to share it with.\nFour years on, we think the experiment worked. For the last three years we have been living with Kasia and Pierre, a young couple of expatriates (Kasia is Polish, Pierre French). We really enjoy the co-habitation: the home feels more animated, and not a day goes by that we don't chat at least a little bit, over coffee or breakfast. We enjoy the big, airy living room overlooking the city. And, frankly, we appreciate that our lifestyle is really good value for money: thanks to the economies of scale implicit in family life, we pay a reasonable rent for a really nice space.\nAlong the way, we discovered that what makes our living together so enjoyable is that we are so different from each other. We come from four different countries; we are of different ages (Pierre, the youngest, is 19 years younger than me, the oldest); we have very different jobs (Kasia is a dental nurse, Pierre is the manager of a fashion boutique, whereas Nadia and I both belong to the \"what is it that you do, again?\" tribe); Nadia and I travel a lot, whereas Kasia and Pierre tend to be in town most of the time.\nThis works well on many levels. On a purely practical level, when we travel we love the thought that the home is not empty, and in the event of some misfortune (think plumbing failure) they can intervene; and I am sure they enjoy the privacy and the extra space. We pay for electricity, phone and the Internet, they pay for the cleaning services \u2013 less paperwork to do. We have an extra room, which normally serves as Nadia's and my office; but it doubles up as a guest room for the guests of all of us.\nBut there is more to co-habitation than practicality. Kasia and Pierre are lovely people: and, crucially, they are different people from Nadia and myself. We live out the city in different ways. We have different takes on almost everything, from French politics to Belgian beer. Comparing notes with them is always interesting, and I really value their insights and wisdom. Not that we spend all that much time together. I think our co-habitation unfolded in the right sequence: we started by a default attitude of rigorous mutual respect of each other's privacy and spaces. Then, over time, we grew closer, started to share the occasional meal, the occasional outing; we met each other's friends and families, lovely people to the last one. Guess what: we have built a sort of familial-like arrangement in a foreign city, among people who were originally complete strangers to one another.\nIt's working well. So well that, when a year ago our landlord announced that he was reclaiming his apartment and we would have to move out in the summer, we decided to stay together, and to look for a new place as a four-people household. Eventually, we got more ambitious and thought, what the hell, we might as well grow the family. If four people can live so well together in a larger apartment, how would it work with five, or six, or seven in an even larger one?\nIt works well, it turns out. We moved to a lovely loft, and were joined by a third couple (Belgian-Italian). Giovanni and Ilaria have since moved on for family reasons, but we enjoyed their company while we lived together. Their place has been claimed by Thomas, a young French engineer.\u00a0\nWe do this for totally egoistic reasons: we enjoy each other's company, we save money, we live in style. At the same time, we are aware that we are working our way through solving a global problem. Planet Earth has 230 million international migrants; intra-EU migrants like us are 8 million. Many of Europe's young people simply cannot afford to hold their ground: their work, education paths, and love lives lead them to migrate. When they do, they, like us, lose their supporting networks, and it is really hard to rebuild them. Living together, especially in diversity \u2013 the older with the younger, the sporty with the mobility-challenged, the academic with the blue-collar worker \u2013 becomes a platform for sharing our different abilities, and being able, as a household, to solve many different problems, both emotional and practical.\nNone of this is new. You have heard it all before \u2013 at social innovation conferences and workshops, for example, and typically by people who live in middle-class nuclear families. But we have decided to walk this particular talk; it will probably not be the right choice for everyone, but it is the right choice Nadia, Kasia, Pierre and myself; and I strongly believe it might be right for many others. I encourage you to at least consider it for yourself: as more of us make this choice, the real estate market will respond, giving us more spaces suited to our particular lifestyle (in Brussels, for example, is very difficult to find large apartments with 3 or more bathrooms!).\u00a0So, who wants to join?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2679","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:36","entity_id":"6170","entity_type":"node","quote":"Four years ago, as we were planning our move to Brussels, Nadia and I decided to look for flatmates. Most of our friends and family members were rather puzzled: not many couples decide to share their apartment, though they can afford not to. We, however, thought it completely logical. Nadia is Swedish and I am Italian: at the time we lived in Strasbourg, France. That made us a migrant nuclear family, completely cut off from the network of emotional and material support that our friends and families of origin could offer. We were simply too isolated in our Strasbourg apartment, nice though it was; and we decided to try something different. So, we rented a much bigger apartment than we needed and asked the Internet for someone to share it with.\nFour years on, we think the experiment worked. For the last three years we have been living with Kasia and Pierre, a young couple of expatriates (Kasia is Polish, Pierre French). We really enjoy the co-habitation: the home feels more animated, and not a day goes by that we don't chat at least a little bit, over coffee or breakfast. We enjoy the big, airy living room overlooking the city. And, frankly, we appreciate that our lifestyle is really good value for money: thanks to the economies of scale implicit in family life, we pay a reasonable rent for a really nice space.\nAlong the way, we discovered that what makes our living together so enjoyable is that we are so different from each other. We come from four different countries; we are of different ages (Pierre, the youngest, is 19 years younger than me, the oldest); we have very different jobs (Kasia is a dental nurse, Pierre is the manager of a fashion boutique, whereas Nadia and I both belong to the \"what is it that you do, again?\" tribe); Nadia and I travel a lot, whereas Kasia and Pierre tend to be in town most of the time.\nThis works well on many levels. On a purely practical level, when we travel we love the thought that the home is not empty, and in the event of some misfortune (think plumbing failure) they can intervene; and I am sure they enjoy the privacy and the extra space. We pay for electricity, phone and the Internet, they pay for the cleaning services \u2013 less paperwork to do. We have an extra room, which normally serves as Nadia's and my office; but it doubles up as a guest room for the guests of all of us.\nBut there is more to co-habitation than practicality. Kasia and Pierre are lovely people: and, crucially, they are different people from Nadia and myself. We live out the city in different ways. We have different takes on almost everything, from French politics to Belgian beer. Comparing notes with them is always interesting, and I really value their insights and wisdom. Not that we spend all that much time together. I think our co-habitation unfolded in the right sequence: we started by a default attitude of rigorous mutual respect of each other's privacy and spaces. Then, over time, we grew closer, started to share the occasional meal, the occasional outing; we met each other's friends and families, lovely people to the last one. Guess what: we have built a sort of familial-like arrangement in a foreign city, among people who were originally complete strangers to one another.\nIt's working well. So well that, when a year ago our landlord announced that he was reclaiming his apartment and we would have to move out in the summer, we decided to stay together, and to look for a new place as a four-people household. Eventually, we got more ambitious and thought, what the hell, we might as well grow the family. If four people can live so well together in a larger apartment, how would it work with five, or six, or seven in an even larger one?\nIt works well, it turns out. We moved to a lovely loft, and were joined by a third couple (Belgian-Italian). Giovanni and Ilaria have since moved on for family reasons, but we enjoyed their company while we lived together. Their place has been claimed by Thomas, a young French engineer.\u00a0\nWe do this for totally egoistic reasons: we enjoy each other's company, we save money, we live in style. At the same time, we are aware that we are working our way through solving a global problem. Planet Earth has 230 million international migrants; intra-EU migrants like us are 8 million. Many of Europe's young people simply cannot afford to hold their ground: their work, education paths, and love lives lead them to migrate. When they do, they, like us, lose their supporting networks, and it is really hard to rebuild them. Living together, especially in diversity \u2013 the older with the younger, the sporty with the mobility-challenged, the academic with the blue-collar worker \u2013 becomes a platform for sharing our different abilities, and being able, as a household, to solve many different problems, both emotional and practical.\nNone of this is new. You have heard it all before \u2013 at social innovation conferences and workshops, for example, and typically by people who live in middle-class nuclear families. But we have decided to walk this particular talk; it will probably not be the right choice for everyone, but it is the right choice Nadia, Kasia, Pierre and myself; and I strongly believe it might be right for many others. I encourage you to at least consider it for yourself: as more of us make this choice, the real estate market will respond, giving us more spaces suited to our particular lifestyle (in Brussels, for example, is very difficult to find large apartments with 3 or more bathrooms!).\u00a0So, who wants to join?","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2680","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"6170","entity_type":"node","quote":"But there is more to co-habitation than practicality. Kasia and Pierre are lovely people: and, crucially, they are different people from Nadia and myself. We live out the city in different ways. We have different takes on almost everything, from French politics to Belgian beer. Comparing notes with them is always interesting, and I really value their insights and wisdom. Not that we spend all that much time together. I think our co-habitation unfolded in the right sequence: we started by a default attitude of rigorous mutual respect of each other's privacy and spaces. Then, over time, we grew closer, started to share the occasional meal, the occasional outing; we met each other's friends and families, lovely people to the last one. Guess what: we have built a sort of familial-like arrangement in a foreign city, among people who were originally complete strangers to one another.","tag_id":"2529"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2681","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"22167","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Do you think this setup can work if not all of you were middle class (as precarious or as unstable as middle class can be)?\u00a0If someone joins but they soon fall off because of too low\u00a0earnings, will the rest be able to catch them?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1891"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2682","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"22167","entity_type":"comment","quote":"something about growing mature that makes one more and more into their own ways, and less willing to take on 'adventurous' lifestyles.","tag_id":"2530"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2683","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"22167","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems like your group has found just the right balance between couple intimacy and social sharing of the space, which is something that would scare many of us grownups.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2684","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"22284","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But in the long run, the deal is that you have to pull your weight. Maybe\u00a0in the future we will have become so attached that we will change the deal. Who knows? Certainly this setup gives us a couple of shots before we have to give up completely. For example, we could sub-rent the extra room, and take the additional income from everyone's rent. Maybe the reduced privacy would be a sacrifice worth making to keep each other close, already now. Depends who you ask, I guess :-)","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2685","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Sunday, September 18, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"22290","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Some case studies showcasing the benefits of shared living.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2686","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:38","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The spike in mortality that accompanied the fall of the Soviet Union has few parallels in history. Between 1987 and 1994, life expectancy dropped from 70 to 64, and the group whose likelihood of dying increased most sharply was, indeed, working age men. In other words, despite the material hardships of the period, it was not the weakest and most vulnerable who died in greater numbers, but the physically strong: what was most deadly about the collapse was not the disappearance of the means of staying alive, but the lack of ends for which to stay alive.","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2687","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:39","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The spike in mortality that accompanied the fall of the Soviet Union has few parallels in history. Between 1987 and 1994, life expectancy dropped from 70 to 64, and the group whose likelihood of dying increased most sharply was, indeed, working age men. In other words, despite the material hardships of the period, it was not the weakest and most vulnerable who died in greater numbers, but the physically strong: what was most deadly about the collapse was not the disappearance of the means of staying alive, but the lack of ends for which to stay alive.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2688","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:39","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The point I want to draw from Orlov, however, is that there is a powerful and complex interrelation between how we make a living and how we make sense of our lives. The consequences of an economic crisis can both lead to and be made worse by the crisis of meaning experienced by those whose lives it has derailed. If this is the case, however, perhaps it is also possible that action on the level of meaning might stem and even reverse the consequences, personal and social, of failing economic systems?","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2689","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:39","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The point I want to draw from Orlov, however, is that there is a powerful and complex interrelation between how we make a living and how we make sense of our lives. The consequences of an economic crisis can both lead to and be made worse by the crisis of meaning experienced by those whose lives it has derailed. If this is the case, however, perhaps it is also possible that action on the level of meaning might stem and even reverse the consequences, personal and social, of failing economic systems?","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2690","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:40","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Europe is not going through a Soviet-style collapse. (Or not yet:\u00a0a report from UBS Investment Research\u00a0in September 2011 estimated the costs of a break-up of the Eurozone at 40-50% of weaker countries\u2019 GDP in the first year and 20-25% of the GDP of countries like Germany. For comparison, the total fall in GDP during the break-up of the USSR is estimated at 45%, spread over the years from 1989 to 1998.","tag_id":"2028"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2691","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:40","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The figure of the \u2018graduate with no future\u2019,\u00a0identified by Paul Mason, has the advantage of youth, yet in other ways she resembles Orlov\u2019s successful middle-aged man. People are capable of enduring great hardship, so long as they can find meaning in their situation, but it is hard to find meaning in the hundredth rejection letter. The feeling of having done everything right and still got nowhere leads to a particular desperation. Against this background, the actions of those who might identify with Mason\u2019s description - whether as indignados in the squares of Spain, or as Edgeryders entering the corridors of Strasbourg and Brussels - are not least a search for meaning, for new frameworks in which to make sense of our lives when the promises that framed the labour market for our parents no longer ring true.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2692","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:40","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Four years ago, in\u00a0\u2018The Future of Unemployment\u2019, I suggested that it might be helpful to distinguish three types of need which, broadly speaking, we have looked to employment to provide. I want to return to this model as a way of structuring a search for examples of effective action on the level of meaning. Departing slightly from the original terms, I would summarise these types of need as follows:","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2693","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:40","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Those who find it difficult to access the labour market are also likely to find answering these questions more difficult. The stories shared on the Edgeryders platform during 2011-12 illustrate the variety of ways in which young people find their access the labour market limited: not only through unemployment, but underemployment, casualisation and the prevalence of short-term contracts, the increasing cost of education in certain countries, the role of unpaid internships as a path to accessing certain industries. Where skills and qualifications have been acquired through formal education, many find themselves unable to secure work that makes use of these; where skills are acquired informally, the challenge is to represent these effectively to potential employers. Above all, the situation is defined by the interaction between two major processes: a long-term change in the structure of European labour markets, offering new entrants a poorer deal than had been the case for their parents\u2019 generation, has been exacerbated by the effects of the economic crisis that began in 2008.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2694","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:41","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Directional: What do I get out of bed for in the morning? And where do I see myself in the future?","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2695","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:41","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"House concerts: The music industry has been through huge disruption since the 1990s, not least as a result of the rise of filesharing. The solo bass player\u00a0Steve Lawson\u00a0is an example of an independent musician who has spent his career developing new models for making a living and documenting the realities of this on his blog. He sells\u00a0downloads of his albums\u00a0on a pay-what-you-want basis and makes \u2018house concert\u2019 tours on which he plays in the front rooms of fans, many of whom have first met him online. Reading his accounts of this, two things are clear: first, that these models, drawing on the strengths of networked technologies, allow for\u00a0a far more meaningful relationship\u00a0with his audience than was possible in the music industry of the pre-Napster era; and, second, that house concerts also\u00a0make touring economically viable\u00a0for independent musicians in a way that was harder when playing traditional venues. Are there other areas in which socially-embedded grassroots economies can thrive where high-overhead conventional economies struggle? (For another take on the potential of low-overhead economic models, see Kevin Carson\u2019s\u00a0The Homebrew Industrial Revolution.)","tag_id":"2531"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2696","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Unmonastery: One of the projects to emerge from the first phase of Edgeryders was a proposal for something called an\u00a0Unmonastery: \u2018a creative refuge bound to host problem solvers and change makers, who together work to solve (g)local problems, in exchange for board and lodging.\u2019 At present, this proposal is being developed by a group that met through the Living on the Edge events in 2012. The initial response suggests that young people are willing to take a step down in their material expectations, if this is balanced by sufficient security and autonomy to pursue work which they believe matters. The challenge will be to develop a vehicle for this willingness which is capable of \u2018interfacing\u2019 with existing institutions and accessing resources, which can achieve a reasonable degree of stability, and which does not devolve into a mechanism for exploitation. Daunting as this sounds, it is likely that we will see more experiments along these lines in Europe in the years ahead. (Edventure: Frome, which launched in October 2012, has parallels to the Unmonastery model, although framed in educational terms.)","tag_id":"2532"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2697","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Five years into the current crisis, the default future for much of Europe is a world of longer hours and lower wages. Economic regeneration as we have known it could hardly keep up with the social costs of industrial decline, even during periods of sustained growth. That economic collapse can lead into and become entrenched by a collapse of meaning is not just a post-Soviet story, but one that can be traced in many of Europe's former industrial regions, not least the areas of South Yorkshire where I once worked as a journalist.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2698","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"Five years into the current crisis, the default future for much of Europe is a world of longer hours and lower wages. Economic regeneration as we have known it could hardly keep up with the social costs of industrial decline, even during periods of sustained growth. That economic collapse can lead into and become entrenched by a collapse of meaning is not just a post-Soviet story, but one that can be traced in many of Europe's former industrial regions, not least the areas of South Yorkshire where I once worked as a journalist.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2699","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"6171","entity_type":"node","quote":"What would it take for this to coalesce into something serious?\nHow far along is it already?\u00a0(Is it further than we\/others assume, due to its illegibility?)\nWhere are the other examples that would build the case?\nWhat are the dangers?\u00a0(For example, could the Unmonastery inadvertently become\u00a0the workhouse\u00a0of the 21st century?)","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2700","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"22285","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems to me that the experiences you describe are all community-based. It's always people, it's always peer-to-peer. People give each other acceptance,\u00a0encouragement, sense of direction. This a lot more resilient than being socially validated by how much money you make \u2013 if only because the people in\u00a0these experiences have\u00a0two\u00a0ways to get acceptance and validation, one through material achievement and one through the community.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2701","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:42","entity_id":"22285","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems to me that the experiences you describe are all community-based. It's always people, it's always peer-to-peer. People give each other acceptance,\u00a0encouragement, sense of direction. This a lot more resilient than being socially validated by how much money you make \u2013 if only because the people in\u00a0these experiences have\u00a0two\u00a0ways to get acceptance and validation, one through material achievement and one through the community.","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2702","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:43","entity_id":"22285","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems to me that the experiences you describe are all community-based. It's always people, it's always peer-to-peer. People give each other acceptance,\u00a0encouragement, sense of direction. This a lot more resilient than being socially validated by how much money you make \u2013 if only because the people in\u00a0these experiences have\u00a0two\u00a0ways to get acceptance and validation, one through material achievement and one through the community.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2703","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:43","entity_id":"22285","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So, probably, this is the best path to making all this become \"somethings serious\": invest on developing as many ways as possible for people to regenerate meaning and validation for each other.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcommunity-based careAmelia\n\n  \n    5 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2704","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:46","entity_id":"22229","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't speak German so I used google translate to understand your post\u00a0(English translation here). If I got it well, you have said wise words: we don't need to reach the care utopia with normalized approaches, but with trial and error. Are simulator workshops something to look into with more detail then? Any other tells or resources you know, do tell.\u00a0that would be useful to OpenCare where we are supposed to look into promising ideas and prototype them - but prototyping in the \"lab\" so to speak could mean a due dilligence fail test (?) hm.","tag_id":"2533"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2705","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:46","entity_id":"22229","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't speak German so I used google translate to understand your post\u00a0(English translation here). If I got it well, you have said wise words: we don't need to reach the care utopia with normalized approaches, but with trial and error. Are simulator workshops something to look into with more detail then? Any other tells or resources you know, do tell.\u00a0that would be useful to OpenCare where we are supposed to look into promising ideas and prototype them - but prototyping in the \"lab\" so to speak could mean a due dilligence fail test (?) hm.","tag_id":"2534"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2706","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:50","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cIt was a good experience, I liked meeting people from different backgrounds and the possibility for working together\u2026 Discovering what we each are good and not good at, and how they can fit together. \u00a0As well as what these different backgrounds creates as a perspective towards the project\u201d","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2707","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:51","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"It could be good to translate the language and vocabulary used by the OpenCare project into language easier to use for product designers. Designers are mostly visual, other disciplines less so. Some bridging of languages could be helpful.\u201d","tag_id":"2535"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2708","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:52","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"Also we talked about how social relations to certain people are necessary for providing some kinds of care. And how to solve challenges of providing care for people we don\u2019t already know. You touch people physically (as we did in the opening session today) and it changes relationship immediately e.g. free hugs in public spaces: This changes something very fast. Especially in regards to refugee topic\u2026.Before helping there should be a contact, a communication with people before offering help whether you know they need or not.\u201d","tag_id":"2536"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2709","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:53","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"Also we talked about how social relations to certain people are necessary for providing some kinds of care. And how to solve challenges of providing care for people we don\u2019t already know. You touch people physically (as we did in the opening session today) and it changes relationship immediately e.g. free hugs in public spaces: This changes something very fast. Especially in regards to refugee topic\u2026.Before helping there should be a contact, a communication with people before offering help whether you know they need or not.\u201d","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2710","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:53","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"When discussing integration of people into a group, the separation you make in the beginning affects the integration project...You say there is an external person who should adapt to the community itself, instead of thinking about creating something new from scratch out of the welcoming community and new individials. Especially when you talk about care...you always do the labelling that there is someone who needs help, and I am one to provide help. Maybe getting rid of these labels is important.","tag_id":"2537"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2711","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:53","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were discussing the questions on the wall- what care means on fundamental level to us. Under which conditions care is being granted in a community and what that means for us. When discussing integration of people into a group, the separation you make in the beginning affects the integration project...You say there is an external person who should adapt to the community itself, instead of thinking about creating something new from scratch out of the welcoming community and new individials. Especially when you talk about care...you always do the labelling that there is someone who needs help, and I am one to provide help. Maybe getting rid of these labels is important.","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2712","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201c We started different no thinking about projects, but our own experiences being people on the move.\u00a0\n\nBeing somewhere where you chose to go\nBeing somewhere you didn't\u2019 pick: job, being refugee, \u00a0being moved by parents...how it affects your mindset\n\nWhat is the difference between these two in terms of care on the move?\nOne person was talking about being in china for job of her father to experience completely difft culture and not being free to decide to go there\u2026.vs choosing to move to a new city voluntarily in a city where many different cultures in Kreuzberg. Just getting to know different food and culture at a very young age and getting to know this in a playful way without much prejudice in your head\u201d","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2713","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe started off by talking about situations in our lives where we have given care, or seen other people receiving care. Who are those people who have taken on traditional care of caregiving? We quickly started talking about feminist issues and women being caregivers through history. We also talked about the rewards, how giving care is valued, if valued at all or you get financial remuneration\u2026\u201d","tag_id":"1888"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2714","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe started off by talking about situations in our lives where we have given care, or seen other people receiving care. Who are those people who have taken on traditional care of caregiving? We quickly started talking about feminist issues and women being caregivers through history. We also talked about the rewards, how giving care is valued, if valued at all or you get financial remuneration\u2026\u201d","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2715","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were all answering the question of why we chose the different topics and why we chose them. Mine was about being on the move and the point that is for me very importan is the idea of doing something fo the first time and you have to cope, no matter if you have to do a job or ...you are always doing for the first time. Found a sory in newspaper about caregivers and they tried to set up school for nurses where they given puppets they have to be with for weeks before working with humans. Switch perspective. I found a flyer which was something like a manual for shopping in supermarket in the fifties..they were handing flyers out about how to behave and shop in he supermarket and now people are complaining about refugees not knowing \u00a0how to behave the first time...there is an arrogance... What is possible with products etc to switch perspective and lose embarrassment etc around doing something for the first time. People \u201cmisbehave\u201d because. The first time I met a Syrian guy was during the refugee crisis, it was first time experience for both of us, no just him.\u201d","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2716","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were mostly talking about first time experience of meeting some guys from syria. How can we start meeting people on a high level and not relationship that we are giving, and they are receiving donations. That we are both receiving and giving care.\u201d","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2717","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:54","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were mostly talking about first time experience of meeting some guys from syria. How can we start meeting people on a high level and not relationship that we are giving, and they are receiving donations. That we are both receiving and giving care.\u201d","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2718","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:55","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe started talking about experiences and what think about care, or what we need for our self to be cared for or give care. I found that we had really different ways of talking or explaining. I had difficulties to say what I was thinking and they only understood me when I made examples. And they totally understood me. But when Nema started talking, she could really articulate herself without giving examples. It\u2019s really interesting as a product designer.\u201d","tag_id":"2535"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2719","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:55","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe talked about personal experiences. Because of this we came to many topics- like how it is to be a European or come from another continent. It was nice because we had an open chat with one another, so we had some long discussions. It was nice to hear about other people\u2019s stories because sometimes you don\u2019t talk about it for long, but when you do it for one hour and you have some perspectives on how to give care for refugees but also what it\u2019s like to be a foreigner in Germany.\u201d","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2720","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:55","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"We had a discussion about \u201cstranger danger\u201d. Which I have recently been having with people from older generations. When it comes to refugee crisis , even people I know that normally would act very human and never put themselves above another suddenly are afraid when refugees come to the country. In part it is because of the lack of contact; they don\u2019t come naturally to a place where exchange could happen in an uncontrived way. How could this be set up, or how could it happen? We talked about how younger people can be a connector, how it needs a connector...there are many of us who want to engage but don't because the connection is needed and doesn\u2019t happen without being designed. When travelling connecting is very easy, but in your own town you rarely have deep conversations with people you don\u2019t know. Openness as a mindset is very interesting to see how society is structured n our head. How this huge fear that comes out of nowhere. Media says you should have fear now, that the new is threatening. I love my Grandma but when it comes to this topic I think omg we should not even talk about this topic and I have no idea how to change things. I think it\u2019s a lot of empathy, we had a huge fight...it was all about him not letting what\u2019s happen...not wanting to feel it...keeping it theoretical. The next day there was a change of perspective. It\u2019s also overwhelming for many people, related to make yourself vulnerable and allowing yourself to feel. It\u2019s a very delicate and sensitive how to do this contact and get them in touch with their feelings.\u201d","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2721","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:55","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"We talked about how younger people can be a connector, how it needs a connector...there are many of us who want to engage but don't because the connection is needed and doesn\u2019t happen without being designed. When travelling connecting is very easy, but in your own town you rarely have deep conversations with people you don\u2019t know. Openness as a mindset is very interesting to see how society is structured n our head. How this huge fear that comes out of nowhere. Media says you should have fear now, that the new is threatening. I love my Grandma but when it comes to this topic I think omg we should not even talk about this topic and I have no idea how to change things. I think it\u2019s a lot of empathy, we had a huge fight...it was all about him not letting what\u2019s happen...not wanting to feel it...keeping it theoretical. The next day there was a change of perspective. It\u2019s also overwhelming for many people, related to make yourself vulnerable and allowing yourself to feel. It\u2019s a very delicate and sensitive how to do this contact and get them in touch with their feelings.\u201d","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2722","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:56","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"We talked about how younger people can be a connector, how it needs a connector...there are many of us who want to engage but don't because the connection is needed and doesn\u2019t happen without being designed. When travelling connecting is very easy, but in your own town you rarely have deep conversations with people you don\u2019t know. Openness as a mindset is very interesting to see how society is structured n our head. How this huge fear that comes out of nowhere. Media says you should have fear now, that the new is threatening. I love my Grandma but when it comes to this topic I think omg we should not even talk about this topic and I have no idea how to change things. I think it\u2019s a lot of empathy, we had a huge fight...it was all about him not letting what\u2019s happen...not wanting to feel it...keeping it theoretical. The next day there was a change of perspective. It\u2019s also overwhelming for many people, related to make yourself vulnerable and allowing yourself to feel. It\u2019s a very delicate and sensitive how to do this contact and get them in touch with their feelings.\u201d","tag_id":"2538"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2723","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:56","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were talking about different languages. To map out what we can as GWK and product designers (UDK) and to figure out what is the responsibility towards what we are studying. Until now what designers were doing and what we were studying was just about making things beautiful. Are we even responsible towards building towards big visions the way \u00a0OpenCare is doing? As designers we are always looked upon in a very belittling way - as though we are not capable of contributing to the big issues. But I believe it is part of our responsibility as designers to do this work, because ideally we are focusing not on profiting from it but we can do it just to help. Everyone knows we should help, but no one really does it and people still have prejudices and discriminate. Not many of us know how it is to lead a refugee\u2019s life. How many of us have been discriminated against? For me I was born in Germany, but for a moment I thought well all the refugee circus that is going on has nothing to do with me and I thought it is the responsibility of larger organisations like NGos and the Government to deal with...I asked myself what capacity do I realistically have to help. Then I realised that as someone born in Germany, I walk around the street I hear people discriminating against Asians. And I realised it does affect me, and it is my responsibility to help...It is about the right to be a creative and work not just for profit, but \u00a0to help others and how this is deeply human at its core.\u201d","tag_id":"2535"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2724","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:56","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"ate. Not many of us know how it is to lead a refugee\u2019s life. How many of us have been discriminated against? For me I was born in Germany, but for a moment I thought well all the refugee circus that is going on has nothing to do with me and I thought it is the responsibility of larger organisations like NGos and the Government to deal with...I asked myself what capacity do I realistically have to help. Then I realised that as someone born in Germany, I walk around the street I hear people discriminating against Asians. And I realised it does affect me, and it is my responsibility to help...It is about the right to be a creative and work not just for profit, but \u00a0to help others and how this is deeply human at its core.\u201d","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2725","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:56","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"Not many of us know how it is to lead a refugee\u2019s life. How many of us have been discriminated against? For me I was born in Germany, but for a moment I thought well all the refugee circus that is going on has nothing to do with me and I thought it is the responsibility of larger organisations like NGos and the Government to deal with...I asked myself what capacity do I realistically have to help. Then I realised that as someone born in Germany, I walk around the street I hear people discriminating against Asians. And I realised it does affect me, and it is my responsibility to help...It is about the right to be a creative and work not just for profit, but \u00a0to help others and how this is deeply human at its core.\u201d","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2726","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:57","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"And I realised it does affect me, and it is my responsibility to help...It is about the right to be a creative and work not just for profit, but \u00a0to help others and how this is deeply human at its core.\u201d","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2727","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:57","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cI think it is always important to find new symbiotic relationships between people. One Project I\u2019ve come across is one in which there were two groups: one group who wanted to learn English but didnt have connections to do so, and the other group was old lonely group from America. These two groups were able to talk to each other via skype. The Old people had the joy of talking to somebody who was interested in learning. And the young people learned English. It\u2019s very nice to see people caring about each other that way.\u201d","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2728","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:57","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cI think it is always important to find new symbiotic relationships between people. One Project I\u2019ve come across is one in which there were two groups: one group who wanted to learn English but didnt have connections to do so, and the other group was old lonely group from America. These two groups were able to talk to each other via skype. The Old people had the joy of talking to somebody who was interested in learning. And the young people learned English. It\u2019s very nice to see people caring about each other that way.\u201d","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2729","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:57","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cFor me it was very interesting to hear what makes something seem foreign and why we feel home. What makes this happen?\u201d","tag_id":"2541"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2730","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:58","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were still thinking about what is th goal of being a designer and what is a design process...what is the difference to art or to management\/managers job? We came to the point that an artist is focusing on showing problem and designer is trying to find solution and manager is more focused on company\u2019s project and not so much on helping people. It\u2019s a beginning of a discussion.\u201d","tag_id":"2542"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2731","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:58","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were not talking about the differences between student areas. It was interesting seeing how there was a lot of variation in how interviews were conducted in the different groups as well as within the group were different. I think what I found was that we had very different styles of leading interviews and how different results. I realised I am used to lead an interview and how it has become my only way for me. And it was really interesting to see there are different kinds of ways to lead an interview. I learned how to lead interviews in design thinking...you are asking for stories and ask 5 times why. It\u2019s completely differnt thing when trying to understand a person. It was a very good experience. And apart from that my main insight is that care is always interactional, its not a one way street. The system of capitalism is making it a one way street because there s wlays money in and something out. It\u2019s not evolutionary.\u201d","tag_id":"2542"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2732","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:58","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"And apart from that my main insight is that care is always interactional, its not a one way street. The system of capitalism is making it a one way street because there s wlays money in and something out. It\u2019s not evolutionary.\u201d","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2733","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:59","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"And apart from that my main insight is that care is always interactional, its not a one way street. The system of capitalism is making it a one way street because there s wlays money in and something out. It\u2019s not evolutionary.\u201d","tag_id":"2543"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2734","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:59","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe talked about the relationships that we have with people from Syria that we know and the experiences we have with them. We try to know why German people are so scared of foreigners and why the German people are sometimes so closed also in a friendship. For example my first time was not so easy to make friends here, german people are really closed the first time..they are not so open to stangers.\u201d","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2735","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:59","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe talked about the relationships that we have with people from Syria that we know and the experiences we have with them. We try to know why German people are so scared of foreigners and why the German people are sometimes so closed also in a friendship. For example my first time was not so easy to make friends here, german people are really closed the first time..they are not so open to stangers.\u201d","tag_id":"2544"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2736","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:59","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe talked about the relationships that we have with people from Syria that we know and the experiences we have with them. We try to know why German people are so scared of foreigners and why the German people are sometimes so closed also in a friendship. For example my first time was not so easy to make friends here, german people are really closed the first time..they are not so open to stangers.\u201d","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2737","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 05:59","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cWe were not talking about the differences between student areas. It was interesting seeing how there was a lot of variation in how interviews were conducted in the different groups as well as within the group were different. I think what I found was that we had very different styles of leading interviews and how different results. I realised I am used to lead an interview and how it has become my only way for me. And it was really interesting to see there are different kinds of ways to lead an interview. I learned how to lead interviews in design thinking...you are asking for stories and ask 5 times why. It\u2019s completely differnt thing when trying to understand a person. It was a very good experience.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2738","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:00","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cIt was really intersting hearing about your experiences and the difficulties you had. Very interesting to talk from a personal perspectives and the fears you have.\u201d\n\u201cWe discussed the five questions we were given. What I noticed te most that care is a very difficult term. We couldn;t find a term for care in german. This is one part that makes the discussion very interesting but also very difficult. A whole lot of people are going in a direction towards the refugee topic, that seems to be very close to people. I heard about a book from two journalists about political language: some words and terms that are used are producing certain realities. When you use some words regularly especially in the media, it becomes a reality and then there is no alternative. Translating care into a german word, and speaking about it means very different thing.\u201d\u00a0\n\u201cWe also tr","tag_id":"2545"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2739","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:00","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"We came to conclusion that care, giving and receiving, is a basic human need and a human right. It\u2019s not a one-way street, but we need to talk about care as a devalued thing in our society. There are people who really love to give are and do not have the right to get something for it. We thought about how to make people who give care more visible. How can we provide some kind of reward or value for the volunteers. And of course we went in the feminist direction but I think it is a really important thing to value care as a huge thing in society.\u201d","tag_id":"1894"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2740","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:01","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"We came to conclusion that care, giving and receiving, is a basic human need and a human right. It\u2019s not a one-way street, but we need to talk about care as a devalued thing in our society. There are people who really love to give are and do not have the right to get something for it. We thought about how to make people who give care more visible. How can we provide some kind of reward or value for the volunteers. And of course we went in the feminist direction but I think it is a really important thing to value care as a huge thing in society.\u201d","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2741","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:01","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"It\u2019s not a one-way street,","tag_id":"2543"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2742","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:01","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"er. Has not only to do with caring about other people and also for yourself. Is it important to care for yourself first or the other way around? It\u2019s a challenge to care for huge number of people at once","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2743","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:02","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"Monetization and how it affects our view on people around us: that we cannot be more intuitive because we think about how we can be most effective.","tag_id":"2543"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2744","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:02","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"Monetization and how it affects our view on people around us: that we cannot be more intuitive because we think about how we can be most effective","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2745","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:02","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"This question where german politicians are saying we have to take care of our people, and not just give everything away. Same thing at a different scale","tag_id":"2546"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2746","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:02","entity_id":"6188","entity_type":"node","quote":"I would like to see politicians say how they care for themselves, I would like to see them living a lifestyle which shows people how to live a healthy life.\u201d","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2747","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:03","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is care? To start with such a question a lot comes to mind. Especially after this intense first day of our project kick-off at Sauen, with all these great thoughts, ideas and reflections about what it means to be a human being. I am personally fascinated by the cognitive dissonance I find myself stuck in. This applies to so many aspects of my life.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2748","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:04","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"Yes, talking is easy, acting takes effort. It's the same with design, having a nice idea over a glass of wine in the evening? No big deal. But bringing it into life, really doing it and going against all obstacles is a totally different thing. It needs energy, dedication, belief, trust, confidence, help. You need to CARE about it enough to put it into action. So that's one aspect of care. That something\/someone has enough value or meaning for somebody to be considered with putting real physical action into it. Usually this is the fact when we are affected personally. When it's a personal thing. When we are involved. When we are touched. When we are concerned.","tag_id":"2547"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2749","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:04","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"The expression \"taking care of something\" as a German is a rather rational, dry and goal-oriented task. It somehow misses the core of its literal meaning which is a soft, emotional and gentle interaction. So how do we define this word? How does the culture we live in put it into action? How is it valued, honored? Who should we care for, what should we take care of and most importantly: what is so dear to us that we want to take care of it? Are we being taken care of enough to give something back? We discussed the question of how can something seemingly burden full turn into a joyful engagement. How can we overcome this cognitive dissonance and what is that undefined obstacle that holds us \u200bback. Because it's not laziness. It's not carelessness. Maybe it's a combination of helplessness (of where to start, what to focus), being overwhelmed (by one's own life and tasks) and alone (with an ambition too big for one person). And maybe the answer of today is community.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2750","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:04","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"So how do we define this word? How does the culture we live in put it into action? How is it valued, honored? Who should we care for, what should we take care of and most importantly: what is so dear to us that we want to take care of it? Are we being taken care of enough to give something back?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2751","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:04","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"The expression \"taking care of something\" as a German is a rather rational, dry and goal-oriented task. It somehow misses the core of its literal meaning which is a soft, emotional and gentle interaction. So how do we define this word? How does the culture we live in put it into action? How is it valued, honored? Who should we care for, what should we take care of and most importantly: what is so dear to us that we want to take care of it? Are we being taken care of enough to give something back? We discussed the question of how can something seemingly burden full turn into a joyful engagement. How can we overcome this cognitive dissonance and what is that undefined obstacle that holds us \u200bback. Because it's not laziness. It's not carelessness. Maybe it's a combination of helplessness (of where to start, what to focus), being overwhelmed (by one's own life and tasks) and alone (with an ambition too big for one person). And maybe the answer of today is community.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2752","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:05","entity_id":"6189","entity_type":"node","quote":"The expression \"taking care of something\" as a German is a rather rational, dry and goal-oriented task. It somehow misses the core of its literal meaning which is a soft, emotional and gentle interaction. So how do we define this word? How does the culture we live in put it into action? How is it valued, honored? Who should we care for, what should we take care of and most importantly: what is so dear to us that we want to take care of it? Are we being taken care of enough to give something back? We discussed the question of how can something seemingly burden full turn into a joyful engagement. How can we overcome this cognitive dissonance and what is that undefined obstacle that holds us \u200bback. Because it's not laziness. It's not carelessness. Maybe it's a combination of helplessness (of where to start, what to focus), being overwhelmed (by one's own life and tasks) and alone (with an ambition too big for one person). And maybe the answer of today is community.","tag_id":"2548"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2753","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:06","entity_id":"22315","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It.s a function of just what you say: isolation, feeling overwhelmed and especially embarassed. Subjecting oneself to embarrassment is not something today.s societies encourage.","tag_id":"2549"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2754","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:10","entity_id":"6190","entity_type":"node","quote":"hat can we as designers do? designing not only objects, but situations, society\ndesigning society.\nhow can we create a community where everyone respects each other? helps each other?","tag_id":"2550"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2755","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:11","entity_id":"6190","entity_type":"node","quote":"what can we as designers do?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2756","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:11","entity_id":"6190","entity_type":"node","quote":"what can we as designers do? designing not only objects, but situations, society\ndesigning society.\nhow can we create a community where everyone respects each other? helps each other?","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2757","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:11","entity_id":"6190","entity_type":"node","quote":"caring doesn\u2019t only mean to give but also to be able to receive. to connect stay in touch.","tag_id":"2543"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2758","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:11","entity_id":"6190","entity_type":"node","quote":"We need to be working together and help each other. thats actually the only way to get out of this fucked up World.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcare as interactional (not one-way)Amelia\n\n  \n    39 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2759","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:14","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"Especially when talking to the older people in my circle of friends I quite often realised a huge fear or distrust of the unkown foreign when it comes to the so-called refugee debate. Even though these people are normally very reflected, very human behaving people, who care for eachother, who agree that every human being has the same right to live. How can one explain this contradiction? Theoretical constructs vs. practical experiences might play a huge role.","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2760","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:15","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"Especially when talking to the older people in my circle of friends I quite often realised a huge fear or distrust of the unkown foreign when it comes to the so-called refugee debate. Even though these people are normally very reflected, very human behaving people, who care for eachother, who agree that every human being has the same right to live. How can one explain this contradiction? Theoretical constructs vs. practical experiences might play a huge role.","tag_id":"2551"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2761","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:15","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"Especially when talking to the older people in my circle of friends I quite often realised a huge fear or distrust of the unkown foreign when it comes to the so-called refugee debate. Even though these people are normally very reflected, very human behaving people, who care for eachother, who agree that every human being has the same right to live. How can one explain this contradiction? Theoretical constructs vs. practical experiences might play a huge role.\nIn those talks I found out that it is a lot about missing experiences, missing examples. How to feel empathy? Already being told some concrete stories seemed to help a lot. If one has for example never travelled far, not experienced a lot of different cultures, he or she might be missing positive experiences in terms of personal contact, respectively any experiences at all. How can those experiences be created? How can they happen without being forced?\nWhile travelling we often tend to be more open or we rather take the time to get to know strangers than in our everyday lifes? What is it, that creates that different atmosphere? Can we trigger it at home as well?\nDoes it need a connector to bring locals and migrants together? Another person? How can we create encounters which are based on sympathy and mutual exchange?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2762","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:15","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"In those talks I found out that it is a lot about missing experiences, missing examples. How to feel empathy? Already being told some concrete stories seemed to help a lot. If one has for example never travelled far, not experienced a lot of different cultures, he or she might be missing positive experiences in terms of personal contact, respectively any experiences at all. How can those experiences be created? How can they happen without being forced?","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2763","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:15","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"In those talks I found out that it is a lot about missing experiences, missing examples. How to feel empathy? Already being told some concrete stories seemed to help a lot. If one has for example never travelled far, not experienced a lot of different cultures, he or she might be missing positive experiences in terms of personal contact, respectively any experiences at all. How can those experiences be created? How can they happen without being forced?","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2764","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:15","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"If one has for example never travelled far, not experienced a lot of different cultures, he or she might be missing positive experiences in terms of personal contact, respectively any experiences at all. How can those experiences be created? How can they happen without being forced?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2765","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:16","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"Does it need a connector to bring locals and migrants together? Another person? How can we create encounters which are based on sympathy and mutual exchange?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentmigrationAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentstory sharingAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentempathyAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentresearch questionAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1942"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2766","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:16","entity_id":"22214","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm Noemi, and like you I was disappointed at the lack of empathy people around manifest when it comes to displaced populations.","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2767","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:16","entity_id":"22214","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm Noemi, and like you I was disappointed at the lack of empathy people around manifest when it comes to displaced populations.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2768","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:16","entity_id":"22214","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For me, the test is winning arguments with family and close friends whose opinions are a little far off from mine.\u00a0What is your practical experience?\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentempathyAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentmigrationAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2552"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2769","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:17","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"While travelling we often tend to be more open or we rather take the time to get to know strangers than in our everyday lifes? What is it, that creates that different atmosphere? Can we trigger it at home as well?","tag_id":"2553"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2770","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:17","entity_id":"6192","entity_type":"node","quote":"In those talks I found out that it is a lot about missing experiences, missing examples. How to feel empathy? Already being told some concrete stories seemed to help a lot. If one has for example never travelled far, not experienced a lot of different cultures, he or she might be missing positive experiences in terms of personal contact, respectively any experiences at all. How can those experiences be created? How can they happen without being forced?","tag_id":"2552"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2771","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:17","entity_id":"23036","entity_type":"comment","quote":"About your practical experience I have pretty much experienced the same thing so far. For me as well, it has been mostly about winning arguments with people I am closed to. It often works by sharing good stories I have experienced.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2772","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:17","entity_id":"23036","entity_type":"comment","quote":"About your practical experience I have pretty much experienced the same thing so far. For me as well, it has been mostly about winning arguments with people I am closed to. It often works by sharing good stories I have experienced.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2554"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2773","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:18","entity_id":"23041","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If \"newcomers\" (generic term because newcomers might have been around for some time now!)\u00a0were actually part of the design and the project team they'd have new insights into how more diverse communities can be engaged. This is exactly what we're looking at with OpenCare - novel ways of improving\u00a0promising projects out there, even if these new ways are\u00a0just insights or if it means borrowing ideas from different projects faring better already.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2774","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:18","entity_id":"23041","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If \"newcomers\" (generic term because newcomers might have been around for some time now!)\u00a0were actually part of the design and the project team they'd have new insights into how more diverse communities can be engaged. This is exactly what we're looking at with OpenCare - novel ways of improving\u00a0promising projects out there, even if these new ways are\u00a0just insights or if it means borrowing ideas from different projects faring better already.","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2775","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:18","entity_id":"23048","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Noemi yes, I think you are right! It would make total sense. We had a guest from HiMate last week at university. I think they build up their platform being such a diverse group from the beginning on. It is a free voucher platform for refugees, similar to Groupon. Maybe interesting for you? Nadia was at the meeting as well. About the indeed generic term \"newcomers\", do you have any suggestion what else to use?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2776","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:18","entity_id":"23048","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Noemi yes, I think you are right! It would make total sense. We had a guest from HiMate last week at university. I think they build up their platform being such a diverse group from the beginning on. It is a free voucher platform for refugees, similar to Groupon. Maybe interesting for you? Nadia was at the meeting as well. About the indeed generic term \"newcomers\", do you have any suggestion what else to use?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2777","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:19","entity_id":"23050","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually \"newcomers\" is the most generic, broad enough and also non-offensive term we came up with for this OpenCare challenge. It turns out that most of us have fit that category at some time in our lives.\u00a0I only wanted to point out that projects looking at integration of sorts might need to acknowledge that those who are perceived as newcomers\u00a0can already have strong cultural claims to a space because they are already shaping it\u00a0e.g. working\u00a0migrants, or foreign\u00a0students settling to a space.","tag_id":"2555"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2778","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:19","entity_id":"23050","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Actually \"newcomers\" is the most generic, broad enough and also non-offensive term we came up with for this OpenCare challenge. It turns out that most of us have fit that category at some time in our lives.\u00a0I only wanted to point out that projects looking at integration of sorts might need to acknowledge that those who are perceived as newcomers\u00a0can already have strong cultural claims to a space because they are already shaping it\u00a0e.g. working\u00a0migrants, or foreign\u00a0students settling to a space.","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2779","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:19","entity_id":"23048","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Noemi yes, I think you are right! It would make total sense. We had a guest from HiMate last week at university. I think they build up their platform being such a diverse group from the beginning on. It is a free voucher platform for refugees, similar to Groupon. Maybe interesting for you? Nadia was at the meeting as well. About the indeed generic term \"newcomers\", do you have any suggestion what else to use?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentdiversityAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2555"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2780","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:19","entity_id":"23041","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Luisa, just a quick thought: maybe Welcome Dinner is more popular with locals than newcomers because of the way the team is configured - mostly locals I'm guessing? If \"newcomers\" (generic term because newcomers might have been around for some time now!)\u00a0were actually part of the design and the project team they'd have new insights into how more diverse communities can be engaged. This is exactly what we're looking at with OpenCare - novel ways of improving\u00a0promising projects out there, even if these new ways are\u00a0just insights or if it means borrowing ideas from different projects faring better already.","tag_id":"2555"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2781","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:19","entity_id":"23063","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Yes, I think that is why we started using the term \"newcomers\" in our group as well when we first heard about it and you are absolutely right, that some of those \"newcomers\" are already having strong cultural claims to a space. It was during the interviews we did when we first came along this paradox. I will put up another post on our complete research development and include this observation there as well. Thank you for your help!\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2555"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2782","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:20","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Years ago, I was living in Milan.\u00a0I got frustrated because, though people from every corner of the world lived in the city side by side with me, almost all of my friends were white Italians like myself. WTF?","tag_id":"2030"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2783","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:20","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This, for me, is a really difficult design challenge.","tag_id":"2552"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2784","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:20","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Years ago, I was living in Milan.\u00a0I got frustrated because, though people from every corner of the world lived in the city side by side with me, almost all of my friends were white Italians like myself. WTF?","tag_id":"1989"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2785","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:22","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This was to let people know that (1) no matter where they came from, they would not be the only foreign-looking people in the room, and (2) no, this was not a party of the Eritrean community, or the Peruvian community; it was a party of the Milanese community, just some Milanese happened to be of Eritrean or Peruvian background.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2786","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:23","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And so, with a small group of Milanese from all over the world we decided to organize a party to celebrate the diversity of our country and our city. We called it Vuka, which means \u201cArise!\u201d or \u201cAwaken!\u201d in the Zulu language; and we are going to throw it tomorrow, Tuesday March 22nd at 10 p.m. sharp, at Casa del Pane di Corso di Porta Venezia 63 (map). We designed it as a club night for dancing to the sound of the most cutting-edge clubs of Lagos, Karachi and Barletta [a small town in the south of Italy]; and where the Milanese of any origin are welcome and respected. Join Medhin (Milano\u2013Asmara), Nadia (Stockholm), Dan (Johannesburg), Davide (Verona-Sydney-Osaka) and myself to dance away to the world\u2019s beat in a space where everyone\u2019s welcome, and our many differences of living out Milano power up the party.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2787","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:23","entity_id":"22283","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And so, with a small group of Milanese from all over the world we decided to organize a party to celebrate the diversity of our country and our city. We called it Vuka, which means \u201cArise!\u201d or \u201cAwaken!\u201d in the Zulu language; and we are going to throw it tomorrow, Tuesday March 22nd at 10 p.m. sharp, at Casa del Pane di Corso di Porta Venezia 63 (map). We designed it as a club night for dancing to the sound of the most cutting-edge clubs of Lagos, Karachi and Barletta [a small town in the south of Italy]; and where the Milanese of any origin are welcome and respected. Join Medhin (Milano\u2013Asmara), Nadia (Stockholm), Dan (Johannesburg), Davide (Verona-Sydney-Osaka) and myself to dance away to the world\u2019s beat in a space where everyone\u2019s welcome, and our many differences of living out Milano power up the party.","tag_id":"2557"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2788","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:23","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It gets even worse when I talk to my friends who migrated from Poland and who, living surrounded by people from Arabic countries, India, Pakistan, radicalise even more. One of my friends, after 3 years of living and working in the UK, says that indeed, these people are sometimes good, but the best thing for all of us is to stay away from each other and keep our pure cultures and races. And that it worries him blond girls decide to sleep with black guys. I know I come from an extreme country, where 96% of the people are Poles, and we're all white and catholic - and now imagine even with this huge wave of migration, only some of these people will bring back some good stories of the others. It really makes me wonder that if the stories do not help, if own experiences do not help (wait, I even have a friend living in Brussels who didn't join us on the LOTE evening because it was in Molleenbeck), then how do we make people trust each other and grow a positive, open, supportive, inclusive society?","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2789","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:23","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It gets even worse when I talk to my friends who migrated from Poland and who, living surrounded by people from Arabic countries, India, Pakistan, radicalise even more. One of my friends, after 3 years of living and working in the UK, says that indeed, these people are sometimes good, but the best thing for all of us is to stay away from each other and keep our pure cultures and races. And that it worries him blond girls decide to sleep with black guys. I know I come from an extreme country, where 96% of the people are Poles, and we're all white and catholic - and now imagine even with this huge wave of migration, only some of these people will bring back some good stories of the others. It really makes me wonder that if the stories do not help, if own experiences do not help (wait, I even have a friend living in Brussels who didn't join us on the LOTE evening because it was in Molleenbeck), then how do we make people trust each other and grow a positive, open, supportive, inclusive society?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2790","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:23","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It gets even worse when I talk to my friends who migrated from Poland and who, living surrounded by people from Arabic countries, India, Pakistan, radicalise even more. One of my friends, after 3 years of living and working in the UK, says that indeed, these people are sometimes good, but the best thing for all of us is to stay away from each other and keep our pure cultures and races. And that it worries him blond girls decide to sleep with black guys. I know I come from an extreme country, where 96% of the people are Poles, and we're all white and catholic - and now imagine even with this huge wave of migration, only some of these people will bring back some good stories of the others. It really makes me wonder that if the stories do not help, if own experiences do not help (wait, I even have a friend living in Brussels who didn't join us on the LOTE evening because it was in Molleenbeck), then how do we make people trust each other and grow a positive, open, supportive, inclusive society?","tag_id":"2552"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2791","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:24","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":", only some of these people will bring back some good stories of the others. It really makes me wonder that if the stories do not help, if own experiences do not help (wait, I even have a friend living in Brussels who didn't join us on the LOTE evening because it was in Molleenbeck), then how do we make people trust each other and grow a positive, open, supportive, inclusive society?","tag_id":"2558"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2792","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:24","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is also a challenge to create this environment for meetings that would not feel like encountering something exotic and different due to some voyerist instincts - I used to work in italy for an NGO and we organised human libraries there, but even though it is some sort of step for people to have a chat with migrants from Ghana and Bangladesh, to meet transvestites and gay community members, it felt a little bit like a show. These people run into each other on the streets, you see them every day - why so many of us decide not to interact, discover and understand them? It's a puzzle.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentdiscriminationAmelia\n\n  \n    6 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2793","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:24","entity_id":"22291","entity_type":"comment","quote":"makes me wonder that if the stories do not help, if own experiences do not help (wait, I even have a friend living in Brussels who didn't join us on the LOTE evening because it was in Molleenbeck), then how do we make people trust each other and grow a positive, open, supportive, inclusive society?","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2794","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:24","entity_id":"22294","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Well, your friend certainly got me wrongfooted. He thinks we should all keep separate to keep cultures pure, yet there he is, a catholic Slav in an Anglo-Celtic\u00a0protestant country. He does not like the idea of blonde girls sleeping with black guys, but I am sure he, like most men of any shade, enjoys the sight of a pretty black woman. Very hard to argue on these basis.","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2795","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:25","entity_id":"22294","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We can only hope that the people bringing back the good stories will be more credible and cooler than those bringing back the bad ones. This way, we can win over more of the new generation \u2013 aim at cultural hegemony, in other words.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2796","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:25","entity_id":"22294","entity_type":"comment","quote":"People who believe in cultural purityafter the age of 18? I am afraid they are a lost cause. I do not recommend investing time in trying to change their mind. That's their loss: they are going to miss the music and the food and the laughter and the glorious diversity in Vuka!\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentstory sharingAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2797","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:25","entity_id":"22294","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We can only hope that the people bringing back the good stories will be more credible and cooler than those bringing back the bad ones. This way, we can win over more of the new generation \u2013 aim at cultural hegemony, in other words.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2798","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:25","entity_id":"22459","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But maybe one still needs to at least make a case before deciding to tolerate attitudes around you that go deeply against your owns. Mea culpa.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2552"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2799","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:25","entity_id":"22459","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I decided not to break a friendship when I saw a (rather distant) friend of mine was a supporter of a right wing extremist social group on facebook. I guess, like Alberto explains above, I was giving up on any possibility to change their mind. The fact of the matter is, and I've tested it before, that you can't beat emotional arguments with rationality. Honestly, that feels like a dead end.","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2800","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:26","entity_id":"22464","entity_type":"comment","quote":".But it helps me escape the bubble I live in, inhabited by people that agree with each other. Though, I am still pretty far from understanding why they think what they think.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2801","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:26","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The only way to truly build bridges between communities is to \u00a0have them work together, eat together, talk and exchange knowledge about each other. (even then you\u00a0might get an incredible reaction like \"hey Mohamed is such a nice guy...FOR a Morrocan\", so one stops regarding him as a foreigner but \u00a0he stays an exception, he is UNLIKE those others\u00a0:).","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2802","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:26","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The only way to truly build bridges between communities is to \u00a0have them work together, eat together, talk and exchange knowledge about each other. (even then you\u00a0might get an incredible reaction like \"hey Mohamed is such a nice guy...FOR a Morrocan\", so one stops regarding him as a foreigner but \u00a0he stays an exception, he is UNLIKE those others\u00a0:).","tag_id":"2529"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2803","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:26","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The only way to truly build bridges between communities is to \u00a0have them work together, eat together, talk and exchange knowledge about each other. (even then you\u00a0might get an incredible reaction like \"hey Mohamed is such a nice guy...FOR a Morrocan\", so one stops regarding him as a foreigner but \u00a0he stays an exception, he is UNLIKE those others\u00a0:).","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2804","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:27","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Really hard one: We have a flag over our head, marking our belonging to a certain group of people with common \"values\", the first one being same nation based on tradition\/culture, language and everything else (while in fact the flag only marks the territory owned by a certain power structure). Then the bigger group of religion and even bigger group of race. We have been conditioned to think in certain patterns (mostly as means of control and achieving power by few) and great majority of people don't have time\/will to question all those things. Not even counting that, just take into consideration collective history, how many bad past experiences have their been? We Europeans have destroyed and dominated every other culture we encountered in our \"benign\u00a0attempts to civilise them\"(if we had means to do so). All those things are big obstacles, it will take a loooooong time i believe before we undo several thousands of years working against us.","tag_id":"2546"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2805","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:27","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Really hard one: We have a flag over our head, marking our belonging to a certain group of people with common \"values\", the first one being same nation based on tradition\/culture, language and everything else (while in fact the flag only marks the territory owned by a certain power structure). Then the bigger group of religion and even bigger group of race. We have been conditioned to think in certain patterns (mostly as means of control and achieving power by few) and great majority of people don't have time\/will to question all those things. Not even counting that, just take into consideration collective history, how many bad past experiences have their been? We Europeans have destroyed and dominated every other culture we encountered in our \"benign\u00a0attempts to civilise them\"(if we had means to do so). All those things are big obstacles, it will take a loooooong time i believe before we undo several thousands of years working against us.","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2806","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:27","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Really hard one: We have a flag over our head, marking our belonging to a certain group of people with common \"values\", the first one being same nation based on tradition\/culture, language and everything else (while in fact the flag only marks the territory owned by a certain power structure). Then the bigger group of religion and even bigger group of race. We have been conditioned to think in certain patterns (mostly as means of control and achieving power by few) and great majority of people don't have time\/will to question all those things. Not even counting that, just take into consideration collective history, how many bad past experiences have their been? We Europeans have destroyed and dominated every other culture we encountered in our \"benign\u00a0attempts to civilise them\"(if we had means to do so). All those things are big obstacles, it will take a loooooong time i believe before we undo several thousands of years working against us.","tag_id":"2029"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2807","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:27","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I dont really have a flag above my head, i am a human and i believe all humans have equal value but it took me years to realize that and bear in mind i question everything, even my own actions, thoughts, feelings. So maybe travelling inwards might solve issues as well? Asking important questions to ourselves or others like: Why do i keep distance from this person? What is the origin of my fear, mistrust, why am i judgemental? Again, how does one accept the idea that he\/she is wrong in some fundamental ways? Ego is an obstacle :).\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentbuilding diverse communitiesAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentproductive differenceAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentsharing knowledgeAmelia\n\n  \n    15 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2553"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2808","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 19, 2016 - 06:28","entity_id":"22600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All those divisions are totally unnatural if you ask me, in fact it is beneficial for human species to mix as much as possible, greater mixture of genes leads naturally to better results and greater mixture of cultures\/difference of experiences is of immense value.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2809","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:20","entity_id":"6772","entity_type":"node","quote":"would like to share how complicated schooling and university education is in Madagascar, and how people are going about it,","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2810","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:23","entity_id":"6772","entity_type":"node","quote":"After finishing your studies you need to line up behind millions of jobless for a job opportunity. \u00a0After investigation ; Many those young people\u00a0struggle and move on the street working as a \"taxi phone\" mobile cheap call, bus driver, gold digger... any available job in general. Some get influenced by easy money called \"bizna\":\u00a0it means selling anything, from a friend or relative, like cell phones, computers, tyres, cars.\u00a0Those who have funds to run their business can invest into something short term or permanent like restaurants, jewelry, imports etc.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2811","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:24","entity_id":"6772","entity_type":"node","quote":"There are some good things in progress.\u00a0Recently I met some people from Christian missionary\u00a0called ADRA \"Adventist Development and Relief Agency\" \u00a0using techniques to improve farming for those who have land or what to farming it was only a campaign. NGOs like USAID who have been here since 32 years to help Malagasy people to realize goals of development, recover from natural disaster like cyclones, health care like malnutrition, sponsoring on project used to be only for educational like \"youth and reproduction\", \u00a0\"Youth against HIV\". But it's only in the capital or on a regional campaign for few times and not long enough to be remembered by people. They are trying to give free training, help and support for young people in suburban areas but ... sometime with no success . Youth Volunteers like Peacecorps almost every year whose giving free teaching, help and give some supplies like pen and copy book, chalkboard \u00a0etc.. if they have something to give.","tag_id":"2604"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2812","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:24","entity_id":"6772","entity_type":"node","quote":"All those things are looking good for a while, but they have no impact on their lifetime. There is no precise political with systematization or screening. There is not enough community who cares especially for young Malagasy. Insecurity, infrastructure and corruption are principal factors which still exist since long time and drag in deep water the majority of those young people. When I was asking them to give their thoughts, they say: \" We felt abandoned by the government, they only thinking about how to full they pockets. As we learned from school: \"I\" is going first and \"YOU\" is after, that\u2019s how people in government are thinking. Our daily duty is to wake-up, go outside chilling with friends, and go back home at lunch time\u201d.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2813","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:24","entity_id":"6772","entity_type":"node","quote":"Finally, Malagasy people cannot lean on their own government, it doesn\u2019t have enough budget to overcome this or: the budget is going somewhere else which is more important, like towards health. Private school is plenty even if some of them don't have the right character as a normal school: no playing ground, no gates... Parents like it because the teaching method is quite modern and up to date, teachers are quite professional. \u00a0Some of those private schools belong to someone on the Government. The good thing is that teachers in private schools are at least able to do their job smoothly and actually finish school programs.","tag_id":"2605"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2814","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"24537","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @Mishel! What about alternative schools?\u00a0Solidarity teachers and maybe school from distance. Through radio or internet if it's possible. And not only typical lessons but also music, dance, poetry e.t.c. What about libraries in Magadascar?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2815","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"24537","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @Mishel! What about alternative schools?\u00a0Solidarity teachers and maybe school from distance. Through radio or internet if it's possible. And not only typical lessons but also music, dance, poetry e.t.c. What about libraries in Magadascar?","tag_id":"2534"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2816","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"24549","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @Aravella, \u00a0Alternative school is never been taken before. \u00a0The Malagasy government was hiring some substitutionals teachers five-year ago to give some help others teachers, it was efficient,but fact is they're still unpaid since 7 mouths, about solidarity teachers is quite far if they don't get hired or paid again. \u00a0Some parts of Madagascar doesn't get electricity yet, Internet access is limited and expensive sometime. \u00a0Communal Library is rare, there are old books since 70's to 90's sometime \u00a0no book but lot of dust and ruins.\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2534"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2817","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"24549","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @Aravella, \u00a0Alternative school is never been taken before. \u00a0The Malagasy government was hiring some substitutionals teachers five-year ago to give some help others teachers, it was efficient,but fact is they're still unpaid since 7 mouths, about solidarity teachers is quite far if they don't get hired or paid again. \u00a0Some parts of Madagascar doesn't get electricity yet, Internet access is limited and expensive sometime. \u00a0Communal Library is rare, there are old books since 70's to 90's sometime \u00a0no book but lot of dust and ruins.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentalternative approachesAmelia\n\n  \n    8 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2818","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:25","entity_id":"24576","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Wow, @Michel , that seems to be a difficult problem. Infrastructure as basic as what you describe for Madagascar is out of my experience (I lived in Europe my whole life).\u00a0\nAll I can say is that the whole opencare thing is really not relying on government. The stories you read here are all stories of self-sufficiency somehow.\u00a0\nEducation, peer to peer, in a developing country: this sounds like a project @Matthias is developing in Nepal. He calls it \"pocket university\". Matt, do we have a link to the idea yet?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1899"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2819","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"24495","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Interesting how being a\u00a0caregiver comes not just from sense of purpose or attachment, but a sense of duty.","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2820","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"24495","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Interesting how being a\u00a0caregiver comes not just from sense of purpose or attachment, but a sense of duty.","tag_id":"2606"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2821","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"24498","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think i initially went out to help because i had a sense of purpose. I fesire to use my skills to help people most at need of them.","tag_id":"2606"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2822","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"24498","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The self care training was mostly around sharing best practice. Asking groups to share ideas around how they unwind, stress reduction, how they notice stress in themselves and others. \u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentdutyAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2823","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:28","entity_id":"24498","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The self care training was mostly around sharing best practice. Asking groups to share ideas around how they unwind, stress reduction, how they notice stress in themselves and others. \u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcare as self-careAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2824","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:29","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"I use this image to emphasise the unsanitary conditions of the site, and how you become desensitised to them.","tag_id":"2607"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2825","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:29","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Each morning at the l\u2019Auberge des Migrants Warehouse between 40-200 volunteers arrive to help with the day\u2019s tasks. It is one of 2 or 3 three aid organisations in the area serving the needs of the camp.","tag_id":"2604"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2826","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:30","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"What follows is a long story documenting some of\u00a0my experiences working as a caregiver on the Calais camp during March - May 2016.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2827","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:32","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Working days are long and filled with waiting. Long-term volunteers have to balance time considerations to get the most work done. Volunteers arrive early. UK volunteers have early Channel ferries to pack a full day in. Or the locals from Belgium and France are more balanced towards early starts. As a result the warehouse opens early with many arriving around 8am to start working.","tag_id":"2512"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2828","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:33","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Those working in the Aid Distribution team have to work in intimate personal spaces. The role requires you to enter into the shelters and tents of refugees to communicate with them. Preferably, this requires a translator, but most communication is through non-verbal, gesture and eye-contact. Even with a total language barrier, the way the refugees welcome you into their personal space is heart warming. The experience is unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere. For many British volunteers this immediate intimacy from strangers can be strange and disorienting. It feels odd to accept food, drink and hospitality from people who have so little already. Yet, rejecting the offer also seems heartless. It is difficult to balance these conflicting emotions. I often struggle to balance my desire to be \u2018efficient\u2019 at the task, with being \u2018friendly\u2019 to the people I\u2019m helping. I could spend a whole day working with only 10-15 people: Eating food with them; making notes about vulnerabilities; listening to the needs of their community and drinking sweet milk chai. Then I remember that there are thousands of people on the camp. If I spend the same amount of time with each group it would take years to finish the simple tasks.","tag_id":"2545"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2829","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:33","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Those working in the Aid Distribution team have to work in intimate personal spaces. The role requires you to enter into the shelters and tents of refugees to communicate with them. Preferably, this requires a translator, but most communication is through non-verbal, gesture and eye-contact. Even with a total language barrier, the way the refugees welcome you into their personal space is heart warming. The experience is unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere. For many British volunteers this immediate intimacy from strangers can be strange and disorienting. It feels odd to accept food, drink and hospitality from people who have so little already. Yet, rejecting the offer also seems heartless. It is difficult to balance these conflicting emotions. I often struggle to balance my desire to be \u2018efficient\u2019 at the task, with being \u2018friendly\u2019 to the people I\u2019m helping. I could spend a whole day working with only 10-15 people: Eating food with them; making notes about vulnerabilities; listening to the needs of their community and drinking sweet milk chai. Then I remember that there are thousands of people on the camp. If I spend the same amount of time with each group it would take years to finish the simple tasks.","tag_id":"2608"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2830","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:33","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"In these small, intimate moments people open up to you. Some share stories, opinions on the camp or photos from their phones. Some photos are of family and home. Some photos are graphic images of violence and bloodshed. You never know if these images are from their own experience, or if they are from external sources. Almost every refugee can connect to the internet and people share images amongst groups. You know it would be rude to ask for verification. You are frequently reminded not to push anyone to tell you about their life before, or their journey. You are not a therapist and reliving traumatic experiences can re-traumatise them.","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2831","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"These moments also show you how angry people are. Refugees stop you in their shelters, or on the paths around the camp. Inter-community tensions seeps out through small cracks. The walls and fences of the Calais port don\u2019t discriminate between nations. So neither does the camp. Afghanis rub up against Iranians, Indians, Sudanese and Syrians. Some communities are better established on the camp. Some manage their resources and people better than others. Some communities have established 'leaders' who act as a lynchpin for fellow countrymen. I met a young Indian refugee who was angry there was no Indian community leader. I explained to him he was the first refugee from India i had met on the camp. He was de facto the community leader for his nation.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2832","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"These moments also show you how angry people are. Refugees stop you in their shelters, or on the paths around the camp. Inter-community tensions seeps out through small cracks. The walls and fences of the Calais port don\u2019t discriminate between nations. So neither does the camp. Afghanis rub up against Iranians, Indians, Sudanese and Syrians. Some communities are better established on the camp. Some manage their resources and people better than others. Some communities have established 'leaders' who act as a lynchpin for fellow countrymen. I met a young Indian refugee who was angry there was no Indian community leader. I explained to him he was the first refugee from India i had met on the camp. He was de facto the community leader for his nation.","tag_id":"2609"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2833","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Race, religion and resource issues overlap in a fraught and challenging space. It is surprising that it doesn't descend into violence more often. The fact it doesn't is a testament to the work done by volunteers, and faith and community leaders on the camp.","tag_id":"2609"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2834","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:34","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sometimes the pressure comes from the armed police that surround the camp. At every entrance a bus full of armed police waits. They stop all vehicles going on to the camp. Sometimes they're friendly, sometimes officious, always confrontational. When there are problems on the camp or the nearby Motorway they respond with CS gas canisters. They fire them at will over the whole camp. Dispersing refugees into shelters. The canisters overheat when they let the gas out, this causes fires in the camp. Often the police target refugee communal areas like restaurants and shops. They try to use the gas to burn them down. I will never forget walking through the camp, under a thick fog of CS gas, my throat raw, shielding my watering eyes from the gas with a scarf.","tag_id":"2610"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2835","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:35","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Sometimes the pressure comes from the armed police that surround the camp. At every entrance a bus full of armed police waits. They stop all vehicles going on to the camp. Sometimes they're friendly, sometimes officious, always confrontational. When there are problems on the camp or the nearby Motorway they respond with CS gas canisters. They fire them at will over the whole camp. Dispersing refugees into shelters. The canisters overheat when they let the gas out, this causes fires in the camp. Often the police target refugee communal areas like restaurants and shops. They try to use the gas to burn them down. I will never forget walking through the camp, under a thick fog of CS gas, my throat raw, shielding my watering eyes from the gas with a scarf.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2836","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:35","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"You find yourself under the same strain as the refugees. You get emotionally attached to their quest. You want them to succeed at making it across the Channel. But when they leave the camp to try you feel a gut-wrenching fear for them. You\u2019ve heard too many bad stories \u2013 about the armed police; about the fascist skinheads that patrol around the ferry ports; and refrigerated lorries. Whilst I was there I met two people I later found out fell under the wheels of a moving lorry, or became trapped in airless lorry containers; suffocating to death.","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2837","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:35","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"You find yourself under the same strain as the refugees. You get emotionally attached to their quest. You want them to succeed at making it across the Channel. But when they leave the camp to try you feel a gut-wrenching fear for them. You\u2019ve heard too many bad stories \u2013 about the armed police; about the fascist skinheads that patrol around the ferry ports; and refrigerated lorries. Whilst I was there I met two people I later found out fell under the wheels of a moving lorry, or became trapped in airless lorry containers; suffocating to death.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2838","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:35","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the end there is either hope, or hopelessness; Chance or no Chance. Both suffocate you and the refugees. It clouds all your conversations and interactions.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2839","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:35","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Mental health for the volunteers is a concern. Everyone lives on a knife-edge. Most volunteers self-finance their time working in Calais. They live frugally, stretching their money out. This means they end up living on top of each other. The warehouse team has a caravan park attached to the building. Volunteers with no money can stay there. Living up to 6 people in a caravan, with limited access to hot water and personal space. Volunteers who live in this enclave have a different experience to those who stay in private accommodation or hostels.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2840","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:36","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Everyone experiences some form of trauma. Most experience exhaustion. Often trauma comes from being in scary situations that you aren't trained to deal with. Occasionally volunteer social workers, therapists and psychologists stop by the volunteer camps. They offer their services for free. As always, the people who need it the most are most likely to not take advantage of these services.","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2841","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:36","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Days off from the work of the warehouse and camp are encouraged, and even scheduled. But they are ignored, rescheduled, or simply don't happen. People feel responsible for the people on the camp. They can't switch off.","tag_id":"2606"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2842","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:36","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"The management team at the warehouse made some great improvements even in the short time I was there. More training for long term volunteers on conflict resolution and dealing with difficult people. More training on how to self care and look after each other. The warehouse caravan park was designated an alcohol-free zone. Resident meeting were set back up. A weekly 'safe space' for free and open personal discussion was created in the warehouse. Weekly film screenings were restarted.","tag_id":"2000"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2843","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Over all this positive improvement still hangs the uncertainty of the future. Volunteer numbers have decreased. Aid donations have slowed. Some organisations struggle to fundraise the money needed to provide services on the camp - for the first time since last year refugees on the camp report hunger and malnutrition.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2844","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"\"I don't think it is. The world is full for people who are scared. This fear drives their actions. But there are always others who respond to fear with love. This love is faith.\" He gave me a look that said 'strange European man, you know nothing of the world!'","tag_id":"2612"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2845","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"6767","entity_type":"node","quote":"Do you have similar experiences working with refugees in other parts of Europe?\nDo you have any useful experience that might help the volunteers at the camp?\nDo you have any ideas for how the Calais refugee situation could be re-structured after the evictions?\nAre there any other parts of my experience that you would like to learn more about?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2846","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:37","entity_id":"24563","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is not just informative, it's\u00a0literary.\u00a0And I sometimes wonder if you don't need the beauty for the information to hit home.","tag_id":"2613"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2847","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"24563","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I glimpse self-organisation reaching out for ways to cater to our needs. It seems like it percolates through the crack of society, colonizing immediately any area that \"the economy\" retreats from. This could be why there are so many great stories from Greece coming through; Helliniko and\u00a0@OrangeHouse , @Aravella Salonikidou and her strange \"not some social space\", @MAZI , @Tree of Life , @To-Steki , @Jenny Gkiougki , @Noesi ... Greece has suffered more than most countries, and yet there is so much resilience.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2848","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"24563","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As I read about the volunteers life in The Jungle, I am brought back to an impression I have had all through this opencare project. The impression is this: \"the economy\", \"society\", the world we know is only paper thin. Behind the surface of\u00a0carbonated drinks and targeted advertising and employment figures\u00a0and pre-election rallies, I glimpse self-organisation reaching out for ways to cater to our needs. It seems like it percolates through the crack of society, colonizing immediately any area that \"the economy\" retreats from. This could be why there are so many great stories from Greece coming through; Helliniko and\u00a0@OrangeHouse , @Aravella Salonikidou and her strange \"not some social space\", @MAZI , @Tree of Life , @To-Steki , @Jenny Gkiougki , @Noesi ... Greece has suffered more than most countries, and yet there is so much resilience.","tag_id":"2614"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2849","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"24563","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why do you feel responsible? Humans seem to be naturally building mutual help communities. Why? What are we missing?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2850","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:38","entity_id":"24563","entity_type":"comment","quote":"olunteers in The Jungle are sad, broken, exhausted. Why don't they go home? \"We feel responsible\", says Alex. Not good enough.","tag_id":"2606"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2851","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:39","entity_id":"24567","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is for me ... making a difference for someone makes me feel profoundly human, part of humanity ... I think connecting, helping, supporting, caring restores humanity in us, in the other and in the world\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2852","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:39","entity_id":"24639","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The question is: is this impulse towards care reliable enough that we can factor it into project design? Are we looking at a sort of \"If we build it, they will come\" of community care initiatives?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2853","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:40","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"I met Sigried some years ago when I was working on a Parc project in Brussels and we had long discussions about the way she looks at the balance between public and private space. Between then and now she experimented around public \u2013 private space in Istambul, the Netherlands, Brussels and chose to practice her philosophy with her boyfriend, a product designer by living small (We\u00a0Live\u00a0Small\u00a0is an on-going experiment developing tools to make living in\u00a0small space possible.)","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2854","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:40","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"The secret of living decently in the city is to manage space and time differently, but she is aware that it becomes more difficult. Public space isn\u2019t anymore a space for everybody, but a space for nobody. A cleaned-out space that only looks pretty. Because our fascination for more sterile environments we lost the skills to interact with each other. Who needs to interact with your neighbour if you have all the space you need inside your private home. Living small could bring back the necessity of interaction and borrowing stuff from your neighbours, helping create a much-needed social fabric to your neighbourhood.","tag_id":"1870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2855","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:40","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"The secret of living decently in the city is to manage space and time differently, but she is aware that it becomes more difficult. Public space isn\u2019t anymore a space for everybody, but a space for nobody. A cleaned-out space that only looks pretty. Because our fascination for more sterile environments we lost the skills to interact with each other. Who needs to interact with your neighbour if you have all the space you need inside your private home. Living small could bring back the necessity of interaction and borrowing stuff from your neighbours, helping create a much-needed social fabric to your neighbourhood.","tag_id":"2615"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2856","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:41","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u2018But how could it directly be linked with care?\u2019, i asked her. She takes the example of elderly care, also discussed in the interview with Ginette where people even if they live in big houses don\u2019t have the time anymore to care for their elderly and put them into homes, from own experience we conclude that the home isn\u2019t the best designed space to give good care. Making effort to create a nice environment for the elder people could help them feel well longer. We know from studies that interaction is a key in stopping elderly dementia. So having public spaces designed around giving care and sharing part of your lives with unknown people could be a major incentive for our future problems with ageing population.","tag_id":"1875"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2857","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:41","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"When she works for the semi-public private space project Huis VDH she finds the same logic. Creating common spaces that gives the feeling of a home, but are able to invite people over to use it in certain ways. Why have a big living room with kitchen for social events that you organize four times a year at home when you could share such space with other people. Some things can be privatized but not everything. In the same line of thought she sees empty spaces above shops or pubs and restaurants as an opportunity to create common spaces for people living small. You could think: why not set bigger apartments above those places? That could immediately make it difficult for the bar or restaurant holder to continue his night live activities, and also this plays an important role in the city.","tag_id":"2616"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2858","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:41","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"When living in Istanbul it occurred to her that people interacted much more easily with each other in the street, even complete strangers could discuss with each other when waiting for the bus. She doesn\u2019t know exactly why it occurred much more often in Istambul then in Brussels but she had the feeling the way we use time was part of the solution. Living small gives you much more time to just sit around, be outside and make you car independent. Only this simple part, of not having a car makes you much more able to interact with the people you see. But don\u2019t be alarmed; this discussion didn\u2019t became a \u2018everything was better in the past\u2019 discussion.","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2859","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:41","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"Cascoland was another project where she worked around public and private space. One of the tasks she had was to implement a sharing community inside a mixed neighbourhood. Like in Germany or Suisse they printed out little signs of objects anybody could put on their door to show they can lent this out. What was interesting was the conclusion: when explaining the concept to people with only Dutch roots they answered almost all the time: but I have nothing to share. For them it was a difficult step to share something of their belongings with their neighbours. When explaining the concept to people with Arab roots for example they didn\u2019t have a problem with sharing and where found of the idea, but had a problem with the fact the stickers would become an opportunity for other people to come inside. Inside their community they already had all the needed interaction and didn\u2019t want something external extra. A compromise could be the organization Tournevie that puts in disposal several tools for the community. A semi-private public space, as we understand it.","tag_id":"2618"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2860","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:41","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"Cascoland was another project where she worked around public and private space. One of the tasks she had was to implement a sharing community inside a mixed neighbourhood. Like in Germany or Suisse they printed out little signs of objects anybody could put on their door to show they can lent this out. What was interesting was the conclusion: when explaining the concept to people with only Dutch roots they answered almost all the time: but I have nothing to share. For them it was a difficult step to share something of their belongings with their neighbours. When explaining the concept to people with Arab roots for example they didn\u2019t have a problem with sharing and where found of the idea, but had a problem with the fact the stickers would become an opportunity for other people to come inside. Inside their community they already had all the needed interaction and didn\u2019t want something external extra. A compromise could be the organization Tournevie that puts in disposal several tools for the community. A semi-private public space, as we understand it.","tag_id":"1958"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2861","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"24484","entity_type":"comment","quote":"b) phisical proximity and real realtionship","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2862","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"6762","entity_type":"node","quote":"We conclude on the fact that the creation of digital tools will not alone be the solution, what we need are well thought of spaces that give people the possibility to live at a descent standard without needing to fall in the spiral of a purely private ownership.","tag_id":"2619"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2863","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"24484","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1. digital helps a lot but not enough\u00a0as the famous book of sherry turkle descibes (we are together and alone) we need also","tag_id":"2619"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2864","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"24484","entity_type":"comment","quote":"b) phisical proximity and real realtionship","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2865","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"24568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is true that space and care intertwine. At least, this seems to be the experience in Edgeryders. The kitchen was a fundamental infrastructure in the unMonastery; and @Luisa and @Cindy P. , while wondering how to support refugees,\u00a0both have found that cooking is fundamental to care (one, two)","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2866","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:42","entity_id":"24568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is true that space and care intertwine. At least, this seems to be the experience in Edgeryders. The kitchen was a fundamental infrastructure in the unMonastery; and @Luisa and @Cindy P. , while wondering how to support refugees,\u00a0both have found that cooking is fundamental to care (one, two)","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2867","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:43","entity_id":"24568","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is true that space and care intertwine. At least, this seems to be the experience in Edgeryders. The kitchen was a fundamental infrastructure in the unMonastery; and @Luisa and @Cindy P. , while wondering how to support refugees,\u00a0both have found that cooking is fundamental to care (one, two)","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2868","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:44","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"Our societies usually perceive inmates as people that deserve a second chance. Instead, I believe that inmates need to be convinced to give to society a second chance, and trust it again. Having a clear understanding of the challenges, and having a background in visual arts, I wanted to make museums understand that they have a social role, complementary to the preservation of cultural heritage. They ought to get out of their box and get in closer contact with the society. The National Museum of Contemporary Art already has already been working with communities inside the prison system. In April 2015, as part of my thesis on designing a museum outreach program that is open to vulnerable social groups, I started the project in the prison of Trikala.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2869","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:44","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"In the 1980s, my mother has been working as an educator in the prison of my hometown, Trikala. As a result, I have been countless times inside the prison premises, and I am accustomed to this environment since the age of 10. Coming from this background, with my family aware of the power of education and creative action for those who are serving in a prison, I always knew I would end up doing something within this field.","tag_id":"2620"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2870","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:44","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"We collaborate with the Ministries of Justice and Education, the Centre of Therapy for Addicts (KETHEA), the National Museum of Modern Arts and the Municipality of Korydallos, the city hosting Greece\u2019s largest prison. The schools are operating under the auspices of the prison system of Greece, and there are always certain procedures to be followed. The Ministry of Justice needs to offer permission to enter the prison premises.","tag_id":"2523"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2871","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:45","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"MESA is currently an informal team, but we are now in talks about the creation of a legal entity, so we can manage funds and scale our projects. Meanwhile, Greek authorities have declared that they would give priority to education over security - something that is a very strong commitment. We are waiting for replies from the Ministries, in order to see whether we can be part of any public programs.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2872","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:45","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"We don\u2019t consider MESA as a lesson, but as a collaborative creative office. Everything is decided in the circle - my opinion doesn\u2019t count more than theirs. We always try to have our own rules, but we also know how we have to behave according to the rules of a confined prison environment. If some of them look dumb, then we know we need to try change them slowly. This doesn\u2019t mean that we compromise our action in order to avoid conflict with the authorities, but it is a relationship of trust that has to be built very carefully. For this reason, we are also offering meticulous training to our team.","tag_id":"2513"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2873","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:45","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"Through the project, the team is able to build several life skills. Maybe the most important one is leadership since everybody is responsible for something and the team is co-managed collectively. For inmates, the project cultivates the sense of collaboration and taking up responsibility. These might not be skills per se, but are important for those who are inside the prison. Another important aspect of working together is the ability to exercise crisis management, something that is important to them, but also to me. It is important that everyone understands how to bring the result to the team. And then, there is a set of skills related to the arts and other social issues.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2874","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:45","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"easy","tag_id":"2621"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2875","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:45","entity_id":"6761","entity_type":"node","quote":"The biggest challenge is, maybe, how to mobilize the society.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2876","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:46","entity_id":"24503","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So your work\/office\u00a0space is a prison,\u00a0members of your team are inmates, and it's not a one off because\u00a0you are setting up a proper organisation to turn this into something sustainable,\u00a0do I get it right?","tag_id":"2620"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2877","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:46","entity_id":"24503","entity_type":"comment","quote":"So many fiction-like\u00a0cultural references come to mind :-) Really inspiring, and from reallife examples it\u00a0reminds\u00a0of the Brazilian Wasteland and how wasted\u00a0human potential can be turned into art.","tag_id":"1860"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2878","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:46","entity_id":"24503","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you are\u00a0able to spin this into a social economy \/\u00a0professional re-insertion kind of venture where you make a case about skill training, you might be able to access resources easier\u00a0than under artistic education or creative industry.. especially if\u00a0Greece has some subsidies\/ funding left for that field.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2879","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:47","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since summer 2009, 30 families started living together in the first \u201cofficial\u201d co-housing in a periferic neighborhood in Milan, and probably of whole Italy. To my knowledge, the phenomenon has been often recorded by the Media (radio, tv, magazines and newspapers) and Polytechnic of Milan (Ph.D. and Master dissertations) as a first and original case. For some months and years, people liked to come and visit, check, make interviews about an experience that, in those years, sounded strongly innovative and now is consolidated. Some other co-living \u201cresidences\u201d (but not many) of this kind have been promoted and started in the north of Italy and not only in Milan.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2880","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:48","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"Since summer 2009, 30 families started living together in the first \u201cofficial\u201d co-housing in a periferic neighborhood in Milan, and probably of whole Italy. To my knowledge, the phenomenon has been often recorded by the Media (radio, tv, magazines and newspapers) and Polytechnic of Milan (Ph.D. and Master dissertations) as a first and original case. For some months and years, people liked to come and visit, check, make interviews about an experience that, in those years, sounded strongly innovative and now is consolidated. Some other co-living \u201cresidences\u201d (but not many) of this kind have been promoted and started in the north of Italy and not only in Milan.","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2881","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:48","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"micro-welfare and mutual support include a lot of different situations (child care \/ homework\/ vacations, home trouble fixing, information, shopping for the neighbor, shared purchases, savings, medical support, emergency support, skills sharing\u2026)","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2882","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:48","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"still volunteering in groups (garden caring, swimming pool fixing, legal affairs, food purchase)","tag_id":"2622"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2883","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:49","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"The kids have been a strong \u201cglue\u201d among the family with kids and others, who became kind of uncles, grandpas or grandmas. And a topic of discussion for the other ones.","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2884","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:49","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"The kids have been a strong \u201cglue\u201d among the family with kids and others, who became kind of uncles, grandpas or grandmas. And a topic of discussion for the other ones.","tag_id":"2623"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2885","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:49","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"We had to come by with a legal framework to a situation unknown by Italian law (we had to govern it in the traditional way). The paid professional legal \u201cadministrator\u201d has changed three times\u2026 It is hard for them to deal with a real counterpart with proposals and ideas for innovation.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2886","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"We'd also gladly make use of a practical tool, perhaps a platform, to share materials, ideas, needs, etc. And being part of a bigger network to compare notes, support each other, share more, and maybe be connected with the town council infrastructure (cars, electricity, water, events, \u2026)","tag_id":"2624"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2887","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"24448","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Alberto was telling me some time ago about a social housing project in Italy (maybe Milano?) where a complex of buildings is rented to poor families, and\u00a0one of the units in each building is rented to the \"community manager\" tasked with working on social ties between people. Not sure about details, but it seems it's financed by Casa Depositi e Prestiti.\u00a0Does your project have anything to do with it\u00a0or better yet: do you see your project\u00a0coming to influence social policies in Italy? It seems it's 8 years along the line and you guys seem to have great results to show as to what the future looks like.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2625"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2888","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"24448","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Alberto was telling me some time ago about a social housing project in Italy (maybe Milano?) where a complex of buildings is rented to poor families, and\u00a0one of the units in each building is rented to the \"community manager\" tasked with working on social ties between people. Not sure about details, but it seems it's financed by Casa Depositi e Prestiti.\u00a0Does your project have anything to do with it\u00a0or better yet: do you see your project\u00a0coming to influence social policies in Italy? It seems it's 8 years along the line and you guys seem to have great results to show as to what the future looks like.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2889","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"24448","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Alberto was telling me some time ago about a social housing project in Italy (maybe Milano?) where a complex of buildings is rented to poor families, and\u00a0one of the units in each building is rented to the \"community manager\" tasked with working on social ties between people. Not sure about details, but it seems it's financed by Casa Depositi e Prestiti.\u00a0Does your project have anything to do with it\u00a0or better yet: do you see your project\u00a0coming to influence social policies in Italy? It seems it's 8 years along the line and you guys seem to have great results to show as to what the future looks like.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2890","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"24453","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I have known about this project for\u00a0years (I have even visited!), and\u00a0really like the way you guys seem to have adjusted and improved your ways of living together. My own co-living experiment is much smaller, and much younger than yours... there is a lot to learn here.","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2891","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:50","entity_id":"24453","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I have known about this project for\u00a0years (I have even visited!), and\u00a0really like the way you guys seem to have adjusted and improved your ways of living together. My own co-living experiment is much smaller, and much younger than yours... there is a lot to learn here.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2892","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:51","entity_id":"24480","entity_type":"comment","quote":".but the chance here is get support of expereinces (good and bad) from families who knows what can mean to live like this without a religous\/political\/frienship\u00a0previous shared background.","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2893","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:51","entity_id":"24480","entity_type":"comment","quote":".but the chance here is get support of expereinces (good and bad) from families who knows what can mean to live like this without a religous\/political\/frienship\u00a0previous shared background.\ncompanies or big institutions can probaly leverage on stronge assessts for the real estate side but","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2894","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:52","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":", if as you say didn\u2019t know each other and had no common identity or belonging, how did you find each other and make the\u00a0decision together?","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2895","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:52","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":", if as you say didn\u2019t know each other and had no common identity or belonging, how did you find each other and make the\u00a0decision together?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2896","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:52","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also curious to know how it was initially funded, did you rent or buy a building and grow from there or did you build something new (the image with your post is a co-housing experiment I\u2019m somewhat familiar with, is it related somehow?).","tag_id":"2488"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2897","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:52","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In regards \u201cmicro-welfare\u201d and mutual support, have you communized your money or is there a separate fund that members pay into for these kinds of things? This is something we\u2019ve been discussing for our group and haven\u2019t figured out quite how to do it with the constraints of an economy like NYC. Have these things created a situation where people are able to work less or not at all?","tag_id":"2626"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2898","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:52","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In regards \u201cmicro-welfare\u201d and mutual support, have you communized your money or is there a separate fund that members pay into for these kinds of things? This is something we\u2019ve been discussing for our group and haven\u2019t figured out quite how to do it with the constraints of an economy like NYC. Have these things created a situation where people are able to work less or not at all?","tag_id":"2627"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2899","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:53","entity_id":"6756","entity_type":"node","quote":"This was exactly the kind of situation that sociological literature likes to call a \u201cgated community\u201d . bu we never felt like that. \u00a0we started as a non-group, we have become a light community with different sensibilities and priorities, we've engaged with the neighborhood in several ways, we took part in local decision making, social action, and so on\u2026","tag_id":"2628"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2900","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:53","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I ask because we've gotten involved with local government at times, but we see it as purely strategic, we won't do anything with them that would require some kind of compromise because ultimately we are interested in autonomy from all forms of governance.","tag_id":"2629"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2901","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:53","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I ask because we've gotten involved with local government at times, but we see it as purely strategic, we won't do anything with them that would require some kind of compromise because ultimately we are interested in autonomy from all forms of governance.","tag_id":"2523"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2902","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:54","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"An important question we ask ourselves is how do we keep this open to all forms of life that would grow our power and we theirs","tag_id":"2630"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2903","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:54","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ow do keep it from becoming an isolated, if enviable situation, which is not merely its own ends?","tag_id":"2628"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2904","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:54","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Would love to know if your model has the intention to put itself forth as a form that could be replicable, maybe it alreay\u00a0does?","tag_id":"2631"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2905","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:54","entity_id":"24493","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you have ways that you formally share your experiences with other groups so they might learn and begin to try these things for themselves in their particular regions? Would love to know more about any or\u00a0all of these things.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2906","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:54","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"becasue mainly co-living takes time and it is not a professional activity. this is not a community like organization that lives as a whole, it is the sum of families which tried to improve a better way of living in a light way. so no huge ambition was inside it, so i feel that everything that happen is like a miracle, even with all the troubles and limitation increased also by the economic crises that hit so many of us here.","tag_id":"2617"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2907","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:55","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"one big asnwer. i - we dont wanna say we are the best, we are the benchmakr. we failed a lot of times. becasue mainly co-living takes time and it is not a professional activity. this is not a community like organization that lives as a whole, it is the sum of families which tried to improve a better way of living in a light way. so no huge ambition was inside it, so i feel that everything that happen is like a miracle, even with all the troubles and limitation increased also by the economic crises that hit so many of us here.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2908","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:55","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"microwelfare. we sill live in a \"normal way\"...but we share time, infromation, products, \u00a0skills, decision maing on shared purchases...anycase it is a light version of what you think.","tag_id":"2626"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2909","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:55","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"microwelfare. we sill live in a \"normal way\"...but we share time, infromation, products, \u00a0skills, decision maing on shared purchases...anycase it is a light version of what you think.","tag_id":"2627"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2910","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:55","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"microwelfare. we sill live in a \"normal way\"...but we share time, infromation, products, \u00a0skills, decision maing on shared purchases...anycase it is a light version of what you think.","tag_id":"2503"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2911","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:55","entity_id":"24513","entity_type":"comment","quote":"local government is burocratic-politics and slow, almost no budget...","tag_id":"2605"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2912","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 22:56","entity_id":"24557","entity_type":"comment","quote":"like to know is how people get in touch with you and how do they decide to become part of a community? Do they stay for a long time? Are there any children that grew up and then moved away? Do you get any financial help from the government?","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2913","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:05","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Buoy is a software-based communication tool used for improving community responses to distressing situations that affect one or more community members. It is built from the ground up to provide individuals and community organizations with an alternative to State- and corporate-run emergency response infrastructures, such as making a 112 or 911 phone call in Europe or the Sates. It offers a flexible and customizable, intake, dispatch, and field support toolkit for coordinating collective action in the event of crises, whether large or small.","tag_id":"2632"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2914","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:05","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Buoy is a software-based communication tool used for improving community responses to distressing situations that affect one or more community members. It is built from the ground up to provide individuals and community organizations with an alternative to State- and corporate-run emergency response infrastructures, such as making a 112 or 911 phone call in Europe or the Sates. It offers a flexible and customizable, intake, dispatch, and field support toolkit for coordinating collective action in the event of crises, whether large or small.","tag_id":"2633"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2915","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:05","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Using a smartphone or laptop computer, a community member can assemble one or more crisis support Teams, alert their support Team(s) of where they are and what they need by pressing a single button, and communicate in real-time with their support Team. Importantly, Team members can also coordinate with one another, independent of any communication from the person in crisis.","tag_id":"2634"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2916","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Buoy is developed by a growing group of anti-capitalist, anti-racist, prison abolitionists calling themselves the Better Angels. We formed in the wake of the Occupy Wall Street protests in the United States, but are more inspired by movements of militant resistance against capitalist and nationalist domination such as the Zapatistas, and Rojavan Kurds abroad, and Black Lives Matter evictions of police occupation domestically.","tag_id":"2635"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2917","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many people are engaged in parallel efforts to both abolish racist systems of social control such as police and simultaneously supplant them with new systems and structures that genuinely serve a community's needs. As technologists, we recognize that technological advancement amplifies all existing power, which is why we focus technical development efforts to support pre-existing activist and community organization processes, rather than imposing new protocols or procedures. This also means we recognize that Buoy is useless for an individual without a pre-existing social support group, whether that be a Church group, family, or activist collective willing to use the tools together.","tag_id":"2636"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2918","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Many people are engaged in parallel efforts to both abolish racist systems of social control such as police and simultaneously supplant them with new systems and structures that genuinely serve a community's needs. As technologists, we recognize that technological advancement amplifies all existing power, which is why we focus technical development efforts to support pre-existing activist and community organization processes, rather than imposing new protocols or procedures. This also means we recognize that Buoy is useless for an individual without a pre-existing social support group, whether that be a Church group, family, or activist collective willing to use the tools together.","tag_id":"2637"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2919","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"For this reason, Buoy is built so that it can be easily added to an existing community's social service infrastructure. Rather than embarking on creating new services, caregiving groups can add Buoy as a layer atop their existing websites. So Buoy is not a traditional \"app\" that users download in the app store, but rather a means of adding crisis response, emergency dispatch, and coordination tools to the repertoire of any organization already providing caregiving support to their membership.","tag_id":"2638"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2920","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"For this reason, Buoy is built so that it can be easily added to an existing community's social service infrastructure. Rather than embarking on creating new services, caregiving groups can add Buoy as a layer atop their existing websites. So Buoy is not a traditional \"app\" that users download in the app store, but rather a means of adding crisis response, emergency dispatch, and coordination tools to the repertoire of any organization already providing caregiving support to their membership.","tag_id":"2629"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2921","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:07","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Inherent in this design is a decentralized architecture that more closely mirrors the way real-life social networks and grassroots organizations are dispersed. On a technological level, it's also a practical return to the earlier days of the Internet before massive, centralized corporate services dominated the landscape of cyberspace. Nevertheless, Buoy makes use of state of the art mobile technology to provide highly accurate GPS-enabled mapping, live video, and other real-time communication tools that in many cases far exceed the meager capabilities of traditional State-run \"First Responder\" services. And we do it using strictly free software that adds no additional burden to a group's budget.","tag_id":"2639"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2922","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:07","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"And we do it using strictly free software that adds no additional burden to a group's budget.","tag_id":"2640"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2923","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:08","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Experience has demonstrated that there already exist a vast array of functioning alternatives to State-run care giving institutions and crisis response services. Moreover, for the vast majority of issues that people rely on State-run emergency services for, the State's responses do more harm than good. In contrast, community-run services staffed by the friends and peers of people in need provide a quality of care far superior to the level of care provided by similarly-tasked State or corporate employees. This is most obvious in the case of calling 911 in the United States for issues such as \"noise disturbances,\" which too often end in the murder of a marginalized person at the hands of a police officer.","tag_id":"2534"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2924","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:08","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Experience has demonstrated that there already exist a vast array of functioning alternatives to State-run care giving institutions and crisis response services. Moreover, for the vast majority of issues that people rely on State-run emergency services for, the State's responses do more harm than good. In contrast, community-run services staffed by the friends and peers of people in need provide a quality of care far superior to the level of care provided by similarly-tasked State or corporate employees. This is most obvious in the case of calling 911 in the United States for issues such as \"noise disturbances,\" which too often end in the murder of a marginalized person at the hands of a police officer.","tag_id":"2641"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2925","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:08","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Experience has demonstrated that there already exist a vast array of functioning alternatives to State-run care giving institutions and crisis response services. Moreover, for the vast majority of issues that people rely on State-run emergency services for, the State's responses do more harm than good. In contrast, community-run services staffed by the friends and peers of people in need provide a quality of care far superior to the level of care provided by similarly-tasked State or corporate employees. This is most obvious in the case of calling 911 in the United States for issues such as \"noise disturbances,\" which too often end in the murder of a marginalized person at the hands of a police officer.","tag_id":"2614"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2926","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:09","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ending such horrors requires, in part, providing ubiquitous access to equally-usable alternatives to existing corporate-State partnerships. Much of this alternative infrastructure already exists in certain areas, in the form of community health clinics and volunteer collectives. But one piece these groups are still missing is the technical \"last mile\" that connects community members in need with the resources that their community's already-existing volunteer services provide when and where they need it.","tag_id":"2514"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2927","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:09","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Ending such horrors requires, in part, providing ubiquitous access to equally-usable alternatives to existing corporate-State partnerships. Much of this alternative infrastructure already exists in certain areas, in the form of community health clinics and volunteer collectives. But one piece these groups are still missing is the technical \"last mile\" that connects community members in need with the resources that their community's already-existing volunteer services provide when and where they need it.","tag_id":"2622"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2928","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:09","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What if the health resource centre you are building could have a distributed presence (and network of contributors) as a compliment to the physical space itself? And how could a community support the developers working on it?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2929","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:10","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another member of the community who might be interested in this is @Eireann Leverett who does information security and has experience with tech-related privacy\/security issues which is a concern. And not just for high risk users e.g. activists...","tag_id":"1922"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2930","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:10","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another member of the community who might be interested in this is @Eireann Leverett who does information security and has experience with tech-related privacy\/security issues which is a concern. And not just for high risk users e.g. activists...","tag_id":"1980"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2931","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:10","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"One of the challenges of alternative care provision is evolving tools that enable it around the needs of communities that use them, and support those who develop them.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2932","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:10","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I had a conversation with Amir Hannan, a GP working in the UK, about how\u00a0 chronic care requires patients to self-manage for good health outcomes (writeup coming soon). Over 15 years he has built a practice based website to encourage an support his patents gain a better understanding of their health to better enable automy and self-care. You can see the site itself here: www.htmc.co.uk (especially the \"Common Problems you can solve yourself section - see menu on the left)\"...","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2933","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:10","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What if the health resource centre you are building could have a distributed presence (and network of contributors) as a compliment to the physical space itself? And how could a community support the developers working on it?","tag_id":"2639"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2934","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:11","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"contributing towards fixing the kinds of community resilience challenges we are attempting to tackle...","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2935","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:15","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the best kind of melding between the Internet's ability to cross geographical boundaries and the real need (often overlooked by head-in-the-clouds technologists) for having physical-world networks of people in close proximity to one another.","tag_id":"1945"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2936","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:15","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What if the health resource centre you are building could have a distributed presence (and network of contributors) as a compliment to the physical space itself? And how could a community support the developers working on it?","tag_id":"1945"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2937","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:16","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"tools for getting knowledge\/skill dissemination (similar to what the Woodbine folks spoke of) in a \"point-of-need\" manner.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2938","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:16","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"particular skills to the people who have those skills even if those people are not immediately known by the person in crisis. This is actually one reason why I envision Buoy primarily as a logistical and coordination support tool for existing volunteer-run community health or support groups, rather than a kind of individualistic technological solutionism proferred by these \"there's an app for that!\" product marketing campaigns.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2939","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:19","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another thought with respect to a more \"distributed presence\" is that it's also possible for a group (such as Woodbine) to host an instane of the Buoy software but invite other groups to make use of it, even if they are not near the Woodbine clinic itself. Buoy has no geographic limitations itself (it uses OpenStreetMaps for geographical data, which covers almost the entire planet), and a single instance's use is only limited by who is actually using it.","tag_id":"2642"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2940","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:19","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On that note, I am already working in collaboration with the Glocal Coop as a contributor to their Activist Network Platform (ANP). This is a tool that allows larger organizations such as groups with national presence and individual regional chapters to produce a network of related websites. We are discussing the possibility of adding Buoy as a default or an optional add-on to that ANP. If this happens, it would offer opportunities for cross-Buoy technical integration that could be very valuable, too.","tag_id":"2643"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2941","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:19","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If I am able to nurture friendships with fellow activists who are able to shelter and possibly feed me, who are willing to try experimenting with the tools I write, I make much more sustained progress on a tool. Money helps, of course, but ultimately I spent all money that I gete on food and shelter anyway, so if I can get reliable food and shelter directly, what use have I for money?","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2942","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:19","entity_id":"23947","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If I am able to nurture friendships with fellow activists who are able to shelter and possibly feed me, who are willing to try experimenting with the tools I write, I make much more sustained progress on a tool. Money helps, of course, but ultimately I spent all money that I gete on food and shelter anyway, so if I can get reliable food and shelter directly, what use have I for money?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2943","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:20","entity_id":"24049","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"have a distributed presence as a compliment to the physical space itself\".","tag_id":"1945"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2944","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:20","entity_id":"24049","entity_type":"comment","quote":"articipants (living with disabilities) will have limited mobility and time. Any ideas of best 'crack'?","tag_id":"2644"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2945","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:20","entity_id":"23946","entity_type":"comment","quote":"it works as politically loaded displacement of state activities, but it also works as \"social innovation\"; people helping each other as a\u00a0complement\u00a0to public sector service","tag_id":"2490"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2946","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:20","entity_id":"23946","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And this is without even considering that, in some circumstances, response has to be fast to be at all useful!","tag_id":"2645"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2947","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:21","entity_id":"23948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"police are government-funded domestic terrorist organizations","tag_id":"2610"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2948","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:21","entity_id":"23948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I softed my language considerably and spoke of Buoy as primarily a form of social innovation exactly in the way you describe.","tag_id":"2646"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2949","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:21","entity_id":"23948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"integrate 911 as an optional feature for Buoy, too.\" I have been asked to do this many times, but I will never agree to do it.","tag_id":"2647"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2950","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:22","entity_id":"23948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"join me and my fellow collaborators in improving the software by contributing suggestions, bug reports, better documentation, and so on.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2951","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:22","entity_id":"23948","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We are also big on technical skill share, so if you want to learn how to become more proficient with your technology, we offer a very friendly atmosphere where we teach one another more tech skills as part of working on Buoy together.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2952","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:22","entity_id":"23955","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Just to agree that finding a common language might go a long way with groups that may not be as radical\/ adamant in their approaches to not cooperate with state led operations, but rather expose them as irrelevant. I find this quite strong and while some edgeryders will resonate immediately, the rest of us may not know just how to engage even if they resonate with the premises (and keep a different view on the ways, for example me, I got the most out of\u00a0the FLOSS vanilla interview).","tag_id":"2646"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2953","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:23","entity_id":"23955","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ere could be\u00a0potential for new tech \u00a0- they had to make up a process for coordination, so they\u00a0enabled coordination\u00a0through an emergency twitter account texting to dumbphones and worked exceptionally well, as Nick's explained in his tedx. But this wasn't p2p, only\u00a0for\u00a0broadcasting as far as I understood","tag_id":"2648"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2954","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:23","entity_id":"23959","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Then, like the best networks, it can be\u00a0scale-free:\u00a0suppose I am using","tag_id":"2649"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2955","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:23","entity_id":"23959","entity_type":"comment","quote":"More power to you, @maymay . This is a very well-thought through service. What I love most is your response team concept: it works even at the level of, say, 10 friends that live in a 2 km radius from each other. Then, like the best networks, it can be\u00a0scale-free:\u00a0suppose I am using Buoy here in Brussels, I have my little response team etc. Next up, I\u00a0visit my friend in Milano; suddenly I am detached from my response team, but if my friend is also using Buoy, she and I can be on each other's response team. Also, she can ask her own response team to opt in in my own, and viceversa I will be part of theirs. Voil\u00e0: everyone in my friend's response team now has skeletal Buoy coverage should they ever come to Brussels \u2013 and of course I can ask my response team to add them, too. The scale-freedom there is that my friend and I become hubs, stringing together my local network in Brussels and hers in Milano. I can't emphasize how powerful this is: Buoy is viable at a small scale.","tag_id":"2520"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2956","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:23","entity_id":"23962","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Scale was a consideration from very early on, and indeed the current state of Buoy's implementation reflects a rejection of the typical technocapitalist approach of creating a single, highly-scalable centralized service endpoint for all interaction. It's really encouraging to me that you seem to have immediately understood the importance of smaller-scale yet socially-proximous user connections. Most people with a tech background instantly reject this design, because it does not match what they are used to seeing Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other large corporate networks do. Of course, those networks are not interested in user empowerment, but rather control over users (user domination), so the model is clearly different.","tag_id":"2520"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2957","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:26","entity_id":"23962","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Second, I noticed that Edgeryders.eu is built on the Drupal CMS. Right now, the only implementation of Buoy is as a WordPress plugin, but I have been wanting to create a Drupal module for it, too. I am not as familiar with Drupal as I am with WordPress, but I have wanted a reason to get back into Drupal development for a while. Also, in my experience, Drupal is the second most popular Web-based platform for the kinds of small- to medium-sized organizations and community groups that Buoy is meant to serve (second only to WordPress). Implementing the existing Buoy functionality as a Drupal module could be really help broaden the reach of the project to more groups, as well as offer an opportunity to rework (\"refactor\") some of the Buoy code itself.","tag_id":"2650"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2958","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:26","entity_id":"23976","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It would be wonderful to have someone else's experience to lean on, but if not, I am confident that I can build a version of Buoy for Drupal within a few months, much as I did for WordPress. All it will take is having reliable shelter and food for the duration. That's the much harder part. Writing code is easy for me, by comparison. Unfortunately, my current situation does not include reliable housing.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2959","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:32","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"autonomy, health and interdependency.","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2960","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:32","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"1) I had a chat with the Woodbine crew about setting up an event at Woodbine around autonomy, health and interdependency. A convening, but not just for talking. A combination of showcasing\/discovering some relevant OS tools, aggregating information resources and working out some social contract\/model for supporting work on their further development. I am up for putting time into making it happen.","tag_id":"2651"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2961","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:42","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"e dealing with suicidal feelings or a variety of other complicated mental health issues\".","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2962","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"23959","entity_type":"comment","quote":"thought of Buoy as a suicide prevention tool.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2963","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"23962","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Buoy as a suicide prevention tool was one of the use cases we designed for early on.","tag_id":"1916"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2964","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Buoy is a software-based communication tool used for improving community responses to distressing situations that affect one or more community members. It is built from the ground up to provide individuals and community organizations with an alternative to State- and corporate-run emergency response infrastructures, such as making a 112 or 911 phone call in Europe or the Sates. It offers a flexible and customizable, intake, dispatch, and field support toolkit for coordinating collective action in the event of crises, whether large or small.\nUsing a smartphone or laptop computer, a community member can assemble one or more crisis support Teams, alert their support Team(s) of where they are and what they need by pressing a single button, and communicate in real-time with their support Team. Importantly, Team members can also coordinate with one another, independent of any communication from the person in crisis.\nBuoy is developed by a growing group of anti-capitalist, anti-racist, prison abolitionists calling themselves the Better Angels. We formed in the wake of the Occupy Wall Street protests in the United States, but are more inspired by movements of militant resistance against capitalist and nationalist domination such as the Zapatistas, and Rojavan Kurds abroad, and Black Lives Matter evictions of police occupation domestically.\nMany people are engaged in parallel efforts to both abolish racist systems of social control such as police and simultaneously supplant them with new systems and structures that genuinely serve a community's needs. As technologists, we recognize that technological advancement amplifies all existing power, which is why we focus technical development efforts to support pre-existing activist and community organization processes, rather than imposing new protocols or procedures. This also means we recognize that Buoy is useless for an individual without a pre-existing social support group, whether that be a Church group, family, or activist collective willing to use the tools together.\nFor this reason, Buoy is built so that it can be easily added to an existing community's social service infrastructure. Rather than embarking on creating new services, caregiving groups can add Buoy as a layer atop their existing websites. So Buoy is not a traditional \"app\" that users download in the app store, but rather a means of adding crisis response, emergency dispatch, and coordination tools to the repertoire of any organization already providing caregiving support to their membership.\nInherent in this design is a decentralized architecture that more closely mirrors the way real-life social networks and grassroots organizations are dispersed. On a technological level, it's also a practical return to the earlier days of the Internet before massive, centralized corporate services dominated the landscape of cyberspace. Nevertheless, Buoy makes use of state of the art mobile technology to provide highly accurate GPS-enabled mapping, live video, and other real-time communication tools that in many cases far exceed the meager capabilities of traditional State-run \"First Responder\" services. And we do it using strictly free software that adds no additional burden to a group's budget.\nExperience has demonstrated that there already exist a vast array of functioning alternatives to State-run care giving institutions and crisis response services. Moreover, for the vast majority of issues that people rely on State-run emergency services for, the State's responses do more harm than good. In contrast, community-run services staffed by the friends and peers of people in need provide a quality of care far superior to the level of care provided by similarly-tasked State or corporate employees. This is most obvious in the case of calling 911 in the United States for issues such as \"noise disturbances,\" which too often end in the murder of a marginalized person at the hands of a police officer.\nEnding such horrors requires, in part, providing ubiquitous access to equally-usable alternatives to existing corporate-State partnerships. Much of this alternative infrastructure already exists in certain areas, in the form of community health clinics and volunteer collectives. But one piece these groups are still missing is the technical \"last mile\" that connects community members in need with the resources that their community's already-existing volunteer services provide when and where they need it.","tag_id":"2652"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2965","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, September 26, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"mplicated mental health issues\"","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2966","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:12","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\"This emergency response system was established in 2010 by Philippe Beaudette, the former director of community advocacy who recently left the Foundation to work at Reddit. On his LinkedIn profile, Beaudette notes that during his seven years overseeing the various Wikimedia communities, he and his team responded to almost 500 threats of suicide and other imminent harm to people and property. A recent report from the Foundation\u2019s talent and culture team noted that, in one quarter, they handled five suicide cases that were escalated through the emergency email address.","tag_id":"2652"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2967","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:13","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"\u201cIt\u2019s a stressful thing, for sure,\u201d Earley says. \u201cMy blood pressure goes up. It can catch me at any hour of the day. I do feel the weight of dealing with that. But it\u2019s definitely something that feels like it\u2019s important to do. We have the technical infrastructure in place to make it as painless as possible on our end.\u201d","tag_id":"2653"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2968","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:14","entity_id":"23970","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How do we effectively deal with the additional preassure, or emotional stress, that this kind of commitment brings into our lives?","tag_id":"2654"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2969","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:15","entity_id":"23975","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I believe that memesis is more important than attribution. A more thorough explanation can be found on the Rolequeer Theory and Practice wiki, for those curious, but the takeaway point is that I hope your priority will effectively conveying the message and purpose of the tool. Attribution is nice and can often even be beneficial, but not always, and when that's not so, mentioning names should be a very distant second priority.","tag_id":"2655"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2970","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:19","entity_id":"23949","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'd like to ask you about the ways in which you decide on what functionalities to add to the service? Both on receiving the feedback and requests from the users, but also what criteria do you apply when you pick some of these and make work?","tag_id":"2656"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2971","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:20","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You asked how I decide on what functionalities to add to Buoy. The answer is that there is no formal decision making process. What usually happens is someone with a need expresses that need to me in some manner, we converse about it over some communication medium, and then I add some functionality that hopefully meets that need. It's very do-ocratic. An example will help clarify this.","tag_id":"2657"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2972","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:21","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I asked them some questions about what they had been using Celly for. This conversation lead to a better understanding of their use cases. Effectively, they had been using Celly as a kind of SMS\/txt broadcast channel for the group, so that one member of their collective to send a single txt message and that txt would be received by everyone else in the collective. The collective is small (less than 20 people).","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2973","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:21","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You asked how I decide on what functionalities to add to Buoy. The answer is that there is no formal decision making process. What usually happens is someone with a need expresses that need to me in some manner, we converse about it over some communication medium, and then I add some functionality that hopefully meets that need. It's very do-ocratic. An example will help clarify this.","tag_id":"2658"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2974","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:21","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Three weeks ago someone came to me in person and expressed concern that Celly, a SMS\/txt messaging service that saw its popularity skyrocket thanks to its use by the Occupy Wall Street protest groups, was no longer suitable for their small group of activists. Two reasons were given: first, the service discontinued offering their free tier product line, and second, Celly began requiring users to install a smartphone app in order to send SMS messages. This causes two big problems for the activist who approached me. First, they have no money to afford to pay for Celly. Second, a significant percentage of their membership does not own smartphones, but rather flip-phones. These two issues are of course related: the local activists are all poor, working-class people.","tag_id":"2659"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2975","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:22","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course, I have created more \"formal\" channels for receiving feedback. These include the GitHub issue tracker, intended mostly for coordination amongst developers (and I include people who conduct user testing, writing documentation, and other non-code tasks to be \"developers\"), the WordPress plugin support forum, intended mostly for end-user-to-end-user volunteer support, our public Gitter chat room, intended as a way to get live support if someone is available to offer it, and our dedicated project email address available with PGP encryption, intended for those who need more assurance privacy but still need a support channel.","tag_id":"2660"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2976","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:23","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In practice, however, I am the only developer and have written virtually every line of Buoy's code myself, so GitHub is mostly just me talking to myself, the WordPress plugin support forum has seen some use but is mostly me answering questions by end-users instead of users helping one another out, the public Gitter chat room is primarily me making announcements about my own work to people who are lurking and watching me do so, and the dedicated email address is dormant and receives no mail.","tag_id":"2661"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2977","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:23","entity_id":"23951","entity_type":"comment","quote":"To wit, that story of the SMS broadcast channel feature that now exists in Buoy? After I discussed the use case with the person who approached me about needing such a feature that could replace Celly, I have not heard from that person on the matter again, despite repeateded attempts to communicate about it over the two weeks since the feature has been implemented. I say this not to disparage this person themselves, but rather to point out a pattern relating to your question, about how I receive feedback. The pattern is: I receive feedback through a variety of means, and am generally able to very rapidly translate such feedback into working features that could be used immediately by the people who approach me. In practice, although the people I've communicated with are eager to express to me what they need, once I actually implement it, I never hear from them about it again.","tag_id":"2662"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2978","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:47","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Does the suggested feature empower end-users and vulnerable populations more than it empowers service providers or large institutions?","tag_id":"2663"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2979","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:47","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Do I have the resources necessary actually produce an implementation, and","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2980","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:47","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Do I have the resources necessary actually produce an implementation, and\nDoes the suggested feature empower end-users and vulnerable populations more than it empowers service providers or large institutions?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2981","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:47","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"With respect to number 1, if I do not have the resources (knowledge, time, money, shelter, mental well-being, etc.) necessary to actually produce an implementation then I create an enahncement\/feature request ticket on the GitHub issue tracker. You can see all of these tickets (which effectively represent a to-do list) on GitHub here. If, on the other hand, I do have the required resources to implement a given feature, then I apply the second criteria.","tag_id":"2495"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2982","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:48","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"With respect to number 2, I make a personal judgement call about what I believe the impact of creating the feature will be. As part of this, I consider who is asking for the feature. If the feature is being suggested by a white man who works at a tech company and does not engage in much activist practice themselves, then I am bluntly far less likely to give that suggestion the benefit of the doubt. For example, almost all of the suggestions to \"integrate 911 and let people call the police\" have come from people matching this description. In contrast, when the suggestion comes from someone who I know as part of a local activist collective, as the example I gave in my previous reply about the Celly replacement, then I may not even bother to create a GitHub ticket because I simply immediately begin working on the feature.","tag_id":"2664"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2983","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:49","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"With respect to number 2, I make a personal judgement call about what I believe the impact of creating the feature will be. As part of this, I consider who is asking for the feature. If the feature is being suggested by a white man who works at a tech company and does not engage in much activist practice themselves, then I am bluntly far less likely to give that suggestion the benefit of the doubt. For example, almost all of the suggestions to \"integrate 911 and let people call the police\" have come from people matching this description. In contrast, when the suggestion comes from someone who I know as part of a local activist collective, as the example I gave in my previous reply about the Celly replacement, then I may not even bother to create a GitHub ticket because I simply immediately begin working on the feature.","tag_id":"2665"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2984","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:49","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"With respect to number 2, I make a personal judgement call about what I believe the impact of creating the feature will be. As part of this, I consider who is asking for the feature. If the feature is being suggested by a white man who works at a tech company and does not engage in much activist practice themselves, then I am bluntly far less likely to give that suggestion the benefit of the doubt. For example, almost all of the suggestions to \"integrate 911 and let people call the police\" have come from people matching this description. In contrast, when the suggestion comes from someone who I know as part of a local activist collective, as the example I gave in my previous reply about the Celly replacement, then I may not even bother to create a GitHub ticket because I simply immediately begin working on the feature.","tag_id":"2666"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2985","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:58","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"s important to me that features built into Buoy do not force end-users towards proprietary, and thus obviously predatory, services. In other words, feature suggestions that necessitate the use of proprietary\/predatory services over the use of technologies that can be self-owned and self-operated are more likely to find themselves unimplemented, because I will reject them philosophically.","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2986","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:58","entity_id":"23952","entity_type":"comment","quote":"s important to me that features built into Buoy do not force end-users towards proprietary, and thus obviously predatory, services. In other words, feature suggestions that necessitate the use of proprietary\/predatory services over the use of technologies that can be self-owned and self-operated are more likely to find themselves unimplemented, because I will reject them philosophically.","tag_id":"1936"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2987","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:58","entity_id":"24051","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ocus should be on shifting administrative tasks from healthcare professionals (called facilitators\/mentors in our case), so maybe an App (Buoy?) could let the participant (the patient) check in","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2988","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 00:58","entity_id":"24051","entity_type":"comment","quote":"For providing good opencare \u00a0(check the post\u00a0No Humane ghost in the machine)\u00a0focus should be on shifting administrative tasks from healthcare professionals (called facilitators\/mentors in our case), so maybe an App (Buoy?) could let the participant (the patient) check in, filling e.g. private data (address etc), restricted data (pathology, symptoms etc) and public data (satisfaction data, achievements etc.) as well as allocating time slots. What's the state of the art of software for that (@Eireann Leverett, @Alberto,@maymay,@Nadia\u00a0)\u00a0?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2989","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:04","entity_id":"24052","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I do rather enjoy automating busywork, so I'm generally very happy to work on systems to \"shift admin tasks\" away from secretaries\/interns\/paper-pushers and onto computers. I do a lot of that for friends with bullshit jobs, actually. But that's not really what Buoy is for.","tag_id":"2667"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2990","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:05","entity_id":"24376","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There's already people showing up with UI\/UX skills. From a pm:\u00a0\"I was looking over that buoy app ux test video. Have y'all been using it? I'd like to talk to y'all more about visual design for it. I mostly do digital\/visual design in the fashion space, but I think my ui\/ux could be helpful for this. Have you seen signal? That's friends of ours who developed and designed it; I think they did a really good job of user-accessibility though for a somewhat foreign concept of encryption, and have also been able to make a platform that can scale. Eitherway, we can talk more when you're in town. Hyped to hear more about edgeryders.\"Also a friend of mine working with infosec will be joining us.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2499"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2991","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:05","entity_id":"6649","entity_type":"node","quote":"Buoy is a software-based communication tool used for improving community responses to distressing situations that affect one or more community members. It is built from the ground up to provide individuals and community organizations with an alternative to State- and corporate-run emergency response infrastructures, such as making a 112 or 911 phone call in Europe or the Sates. It offers a flexible and customizable, intake, dispatch, and field support toolkit for coordinating collective action in the event of crises, whether large or small.\nUsing a smartphone or laptop computer, a community member can assemble one or more crisis support Teams, alert their support Team(s) of where they are and what they need by pressing a single button, and communicate in real-time with their support Team. Importantly, Team members can also coordinate with one another, independent of any communication from the person in crisis.\nBuoy is developed by a growing group of anti-capitalist, anti-racist, prison abolitionists calling themselves the Better Angels. We formed in the wake of the Occupy Wall Street protests in the United States, but are more inspired by movements of militant resistance against capitalist and nationalist domination such as the Zapatistas, and Rojavan Kurds abroad, and Black Lives Matter evictions of police occupation domestically.\nMany people are engaged in parallel efforts to both abolish racist systems of social control such as police and simultaneously supplant them with new systems and structures that genuinely serve a community's needs. As technologists, we recognize that technological advancement amplifies all existing power, which is why we focus technical development efforts to support pre-existing activist and community organization processes, rather than imposing new protocols or procedures. This also means we recognize that Buoy is useless for an individual without a pre-existing social support group, whether that be a Church group, family, or activist collective willing to use the tools together.\nFor this reason, Buoy is built so that it can be easily added to an existing community's social service infrastructure. Rather than embarking on creating new services, caregiving groups can add Buoy as a layer atop their existing websites. So Buoy is not a traditional \"app\" that users download in the app store, but rather a means of adding crisis response, emergency dispatch, and coordination tools to the repertoire of any organization already providing caregiving support to their membership.\nInherent in this design is a decentralized architecture that more closely mirrors the way real-life social networks and grassroots organizations are dispersed. On a technological level, it's also a practical return to the earlier days of the Internet before massive, centralized corporate services dominated the landscape of cyberspace. Nevertheless, Buoy makes use of state of the art mobile technology to provide highly accurate GPS-enabled mapping, live video, and other real-time communication tools that in many cases far exceed the meager capabilities of traditional State-run \"First Responder\" services. And we do it using strictly free software that adds no additional burden to a group's budget.\nExperience has demonstrated that there already exist a vast array of functioning alternatives to State-run care giving institutions and crisis response services. Moreover, for the vast majority of issues that people rely on State-run emergency services for, the State's responses do more harm than good. In contrast, community-run services staffed by the friends and peers of people in need provide a quality of care far superior to the level of care provided by similarly-tasked State or corporate employees. This is most obvious in the case of calling 911 in the United States for issues such as \"noise disturbances,\" which too often end in the murder of a marginalized person at the hands of a police officer.\nEnding such horrors requires, in part, providing ubiquitous access to equally-usable alternatives to existing corporate-State partnerships. Much of this alternative infrastructure already exists in certain areas, in the form of community health clinics and volunteer collectives. But one piece these groups are still missing is the technical \"last mile\" that connects community members in need with the resources that their community's already-existing volunteer services provide when and where they need it.","tag_id":"2499"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2992","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:06","entity_id":"23939","entity_type":"comment","quote":"One of the challenges of alternative care provision is evolving tools that enable it around the needs of communities that use them, and support those who develop them.\u00a0I had a conversation with Amir Hannan, a GP working in the UK, about how\u00a0 chronic care requires patients to self-manage for good health outcomes (writeup coming soon). Over 15 years he has built a practice based website to encourage an support his patents gain a better understanding of their health to better enable automy and self-care. You can see the site itself here: www.htmc.co.uk (especially the \"Common Problems you can solve yourself section - see menu on the left)\"...","tag_id":"2499"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2993","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:21","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"Community\/multibed acupuncture, if you are not familiar with it, is a new model of acupuncture provision based on the multibed model common in China and Japan. Costs are lower because multiple patients can be treated at the same time, in the same space (in the US, reclining garden chairs are commonly used to keep equipment costs even lower, as in the picture above). This is possible because this style of acupuncture mostly uses distal points on the arms and legs (no undressing required) and, after insertion and manipulation, the needles are left in to continue working for 20 minutes while the next patient is seen.","tag_id":"2668"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2994","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:22","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"ultibed model common in China and Japa","tag_id":"2669"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2995","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:23","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"This area of the UK has a lot of rural poverty. The town in question used to be a centre of the textiles industry and still has associated businesses, but now is mostly well-known for being poor, backward and depressed in comparison to nearby Exeter or Taunton. A walk down the high street reals the unholy trifecta of economic malaise, high levels of obesity, ill-health and disability, and that indefinable loss of spirit in a town that convinces every young person of passion or ambition to leave the area at the earliest opportunity.","tag_id":"1987"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2996","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:23","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"This area of the UK has a lot of rural poverty. The town in question used to be a centre of the textiles industry and still has associated businesses, but now is mostly well-known for being poor, backward and depressed in comparison to nearby Exeter or Taunton. A walk down the high street reals the unholy trifecta of economic malaise, high levels of obesity, ill-health and disability, and that indefinable loss of spirit in a town that convinces every young person of passion or ambition to leave the area at the earliest opportunity.","tag_id":"2670"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2997","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:23","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"This area of the UK has a lot of rural poverty. The town in question used to be a centre of the textiles industry and still has associated businesses, but now is mostly well-known for being poor, backward and depressed in comparison to nearby Exeter or Taunton. A walk down the high street reals the unholy trifecta of economic malaise, high levels of obesity, ill-health and disability, and that indefinable loss of spirit in a town that convinces every young person of passion or ambition to leave the area at the earliest opportunity.","tag_id":"2671"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2998","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:24","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"This area of the UK has a lot of rural poverty. The town in question used to be a centre of the textiles industry and still has associated businesses, but now is mostly well-known for being poor, backward and depressed in comparison to nearby Exeter or Taunton. A walk down the high street reals the unholy trifecta of economic malaise, high levels of obesity, ill-health and disability, and that indefinable loss of spirit in a town that convinces every young person of passion or ambition to leave the area at the earliest opportunity.","tag_id":"1851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"2999","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:24","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"This area of the UK has a lot of rural poverty. The town in question used to be a centre of the textiles industry and still has associated businesses, but now is mostly well-known for being poor, backward and depressed in comparison to nearby Exeter or Taunton. A walk down the high street reals the unholy trifecta of economic malaise, high levels of obesity, ill-health and disability, and that indefinable loss of spirit in a town that convinces every young person of passion or ambition to leave the area at the earliest opportunity.","tag_id":"2672"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3000","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:24","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) Effective health care - I've lost count of the number of patients who have come in with stories of months or years of expensive National Health Service treatments that made no difference to their conditions, who then see a large reduction in their symptoms after only one or two acupuncture treatments. (Moves to provide acupuncture on the NHS over the last decades have been faltering and half-hearted, and are now suffering from a pushback against anything considered 'alternative' or 'optional' - which is a shame, as it could save the NHS millions).","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3001","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:24","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) Effective health care - I've lost count of the number of patients who have come in with stories of months or years of expensive National Health Service treatments that made no difference to their conditions, who then see a large reduction in their symptoms after only one or two acupuncture treatments. (Moves to provide acupuncture on the NHS over the last decades have been faltering and half-hearted, and are now suffering from a pushback against anything considered 'alternative' or 'optional' - which is a shame, as it could save the NHS millions).","tag_id":"2673"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3002","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:25","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"1) Effective health care - I've lost count of the number of patients who have come in with stories of months or years of expensive National Health Service treatments that made no difference to their conditions, who then see a large reduction in their symptoms after only one or two acupuncture treatments. (Moves to provide acupuncture on the NHS over the last decades have been faltering and half-hearted, and are now suffering from a pushback against anything considered 'alternative' or 'optional' - which is a shame, as it could save the NHS millions).","tag_id":"2674"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3003","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:27","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"2) Humane treatment - unlike the increasingly isolating and interventionist treatments common in industrial healthcare, the effectiveness of traditional acupuncture shows patients that good health can often be achieved through minimal intervention, through working with the body rather than against it, through self-help, and lifestyle and dietary changes. Demonstrating that a more humane approach to health is possible starts people thinking about what else they need to question.","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3004","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:27","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"3) Collective treatment - something about the nature of receiving shared treatment with other people seems to have an effect on people. Perhaps it cuts through the common Western idea of illness as something private, secret and shameful - whatever it is, sharing one's vulnerability and the act of seeking support and help with other community members seems to have a profound psychological charge.","tag_id":"2675"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3005","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:27","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"3) Collective treatment - something about the nature of receiving shared treatment with other people seems to have an effect on people. Perhaps it cuts through the common Western idea of illness as something private, secret and shameful - whatever it is, sharing one's vulnerability and the act of seeking support and help with other community members seems to have a profound psychological charge.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3006","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:27","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"4) Affordability - although health care is free ('at the point of use') in the UK, it is, in effect, rationed; waiting lists are getting longer again, and many NHS trusts are effectively bankrupt. C&MACs offer a form of healthcare without the expensive pharmaceuticals, electronics and salaried consultants. Most either offer a reduced rate (e.g. \u00a320) or a sliding scale (e.g. \u00a310-30, where you pay what you want). [I've found problems with both models - resistance to the idea of a sliding scale is very common, and often leads users to undervalue what is being offered. Given that it has taken the District Council 2 months (at this time of counting) to respond to what should be a simple request for licensing, and given that the licence terms for this district are insanely onerous, I have found a degree of freedom and enjoyment in simply offering treatments for free and explaining to patients what sort of average donation is necessary to keep the clinic open.] If all kinds of healthcare were funded equally, acupuncture would prove massively more cost-effective than many 'mainstream' modalities - not to mention less energy-intensive and ecologically-damaging.","tag_id":"2676"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3007","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:27","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"4) Affordability - although health care is free ('at the point of use') in the UK, it is, in effect, rationed; waiting lists are getting longer again, and many NHS trusts are effectively bankrupt. C&MACs offer a form of healthcare without the expensive pharmaceuticals, electronics and salaried consultants. Most either offer a reduced rate (e.g. \u00a320) or a sliding scale (e.g. \u00a310-30, where you pay what you want). [I've found problems with both models - resistance to the idea of a sliding scale is very common, and often leads users to undervalue what is being offered. Given that it has taken the District Council 2 months (at this time of counting) to respond to what should be a simple request for licensing, and given that the licence terms for this district are insanely onerous, I have found a degree of freedom and enjoyment in simply offering treatments for free and explaining to patients what sort of average donation is necessary to keep the clinic open.] If all kinds of healthcare were funded equally, acupuncture would prove massively more cost-effective than many 'mainstream' modalities - not to mention less energy-intensive and ecologically-damaging.","tag_id":"2677"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3008","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"5) Knock-on effects - people who come to the clinic see flyers and posters for other events while they are there. They buy a coffee in the cafe upstairs and bump into other people they know. They go into other shops seeing as they are in town already. People who had given up on the town are excited that something like this would happen there. Maybe some people even wonder whether there is something they could do to get things happening in the local area. These are effects that are common to any community venture, many of which other ERs have mentioned elsewhere. As with education, art, reskilling, etc, the fact that users of the service are making positive changes in their lives, and are already feeling the benefit of being involved, seems to snowball this effect even more strongly.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentaffordable careAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentlong wait timesAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2678"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3009","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"most doctors work in systems which are not humane at all \u2013 and can't be, because they run on an industrial age paradigm. They derive efficiency from scale and standardization, and that requires patients are treated as production batches in manufacturing. Many doctors absolutely hate this, but it's the only game in town. Acupuncture is","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3010","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Collective treatment and destigmatization. No brainer.","tag_id":"2675"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3011","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Affordability \u2013 always a good thing.","tag_id":"2676"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3012","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It seems to me these are tenets of anything we can rightfully\u00a0call open care.","tag_id":"1953"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3013","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:28","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another interesting data point you have found is about licensing and regulation. Is two months a long time to get a license in the UK? If so, what do you think is going on, and how could it be fixed?","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3014","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:29","entity_id":"22631","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Another interesting data point you have found is about licensing and regulation. Is two months a long time to get a license in the UK? If so, what do you think is going on, and how could it be fixed?","tag_id":"2679"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3015","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:29","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"hat should be a simple request for licensing, and given that the licence terms for this district are insanely onerous, I","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3016","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:29","entity_id":"6304","entity_type":"node","quote":"hat should be a simple request for licensing, and given that the licence terms for this district are insanely onerous, I","tag_id":"2679"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3017","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:33","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"95 % of the time you wait, pay tickets, try to get the right documents and wait for someone to (re)-type (using only the indexfinger) your anagraphical details (already electronically registered).","tag_id":"2677"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3018","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:33","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"95 % of the time you wait, pay tickets, try to get the right documents and wait for someone to (re)-type (using only the indexfinger) your anagraphical details (already electronically registered).","tag_id":"2680"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3019","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:34","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"0.5% (10%*5%) of the time you feel some human treatment!!!","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3020","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:34","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"claim: doctors are equally frustrated because they are not typists or bureaucrats and wants to do what they are trained to do. Cure","tag_id":"1908"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3021","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:34","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I accuse: Technocrats that have made healthcare more \u2018efficient\u2019 by buggy information technology. Legislators by substituting common sense and the hippocratic oath with rules, disclaimers, useless consent forms, lawsuits and barriers between professionals.","tag_id":"2619"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3022","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:34","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I accuse: Technocrats that have made healthcare more \u2018efficient\u2019 by buggy information technology. Legislators by substituting common sense and the hippocratic oath with rules, disclaimers, useless consent forms, lawsuits and barriers between professionals.","tag_id":"2681"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3023","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:36","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Legislators by substituting common sense and the hippocratic oath with rules, disclaimers, useless consent forms, lawsuits and barriers between professionals.","tag_id":"2680"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3024","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:36","entity_id":"24029","entity_type":"comment","quote":". Legislators by substituting common sense and the hippocratic oath with rules, disclaimers, useless consent forms, lawsuits and barriers between professionals.\n US ALL for electing the people continuing this process of alienation of the patient and healthcare providers.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3025","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:37","entity_id":"24177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"don't know what these doctors are actually frustrated with. I guess an inhumane amount of patients to see every day might be one of the reasons. Still, I would suggest there is a huge lack of empathy training during their studies and work, and maybe this is why they're incapable of approaching their patients in a more personal, compassionate manner.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3026","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:37","entity_id":"24177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't know what these doctors are actually frustrated with. I guess an inhumane amount of patients to see every day might be one of the reasons. Still, I would suggest there is a huge lack of empathy training during their studies and work, and maybe this is why they're incapable of approaching their patients in a more personal, compassionate manner.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2682"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3027","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:37","entity_id":"24177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Rune, I've lived in 8 countries in the past few years, mostly in Europe. I've been to doctors in all of them. And there were no computers to assist the doctors, mostly they had a person to do the written documentation. Which didn't change the fact that even if they had theoretically more time to spend on approaching me as a patient, they would mostly limit their help to examination and writing a prescription. Rarely they bother talking to me and try to figure out the reasons for the problem. It happened a lot with dermatologists, who basically just give you a prescription for some external treatment, very expensive, and ask you to try it out. None of their recommendations ever helped me.","tag_id":"2683"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3028","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:37","entity_id":"24177","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Rune, I've lived in 8 countries in the past few years, mostly in Europe. I've been to doctors in all of them. And there were no computers to assist the doctors, mostly they had a person to do the written documentation. Which didn't change the fact that even if they had theoretically more time to spend on approaching me as a patient, they would mostly limit their help to examination and writing a prescription. Rarely they bother talking to me and try to figure out the reasons for the problem. It happened a lot with dermatologists, who basically just give you a prescription for some external treatment, very expensive, and ask you to try it out. None of their recommendations ever helped me.","tag_id":"2619"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3029","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"24182","entity_type":"comment","quote":"sort of 'google maps' scoring system of satisfaction. People could score the on a couple of dimension","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3030","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"24185","entity_type":"comment","quote":"... and great discussion. Something to think about for the second year of OpenCare. A collaborative map of waiting vs. being given health care and empathy? Nice artifact.","tag_id":"2002"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3031","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"24187","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would be interested to see if some interventions can trigger more emphatetic treatments and how that affects patient\u00a0wellbeing. Things like \"Hello my name is...\" campaign for practitioners to\u00a0be more humane, or the other day I was reading about inserting empathy in the medical studies -\u00a0\"What Medical Residents Learn from Art Museums\". \u00a0These things\u00a0don't feel too sophisticated things to do for apparently very high returns. We all seem to\u00a0agree that \"more empathetic\" is better for patients wellbeing, not just satisfaction which is more obvious.\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1947"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3032","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:43","entity_id":"24187","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would be interested to see if some interventions can trigger more emphatetic treatments and how that affects patient\u00a0wellbeing. Things like \"Hello my name is...\" campaign for practitioners to\u00a0be more humane, or the other day I was reading about inserting empathy in the medical studies -\u00a0\"What Medical Residents Learn from Art Museums\". \u00a0These things\u00a0don't feel too sophisticated things to do for apparently very high returns. We all seem to\u00a0agree that \"more empathetic\" is better for patients wellbeing, not just satisfaction which is more obvious.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1912"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3033","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"24183","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Was it due to chance or attributed to treatment?","tag_id":"2684"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3034","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"24183","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Was it due to chance or attributed to treatment?","tag_id":"2685"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3035","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:45","entity_id":"24193","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Poland each doctor is given a number of tests he can prescribe to people: blood, sugar, more sophisticated ones. BUT, if the doesn't spend them all, he gets PAID for each test he didn't give out. Anyway, it's just one of the pathologies of the system I've discovered - as my family is full of doctors, every time I open the discussion I am more and more stunned by how badly it was designed.","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3036","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:46","entity_id":"24193","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Poland each doctor is given a number of tests he can prescribe to people: blood, sugar, more sophisticated ones. BUT, if the doesn't spend them all, he gets PAID for each test he didn't give out. Anyway, it's just one of the pathologies of the system I've discovered - as my family is full of doctors, every time I open the discussion I am more and more stunned by how badly it was designed.","tag_id":"2686"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3037","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:46","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. Couldn't agree more about the conveyer-belt paradigm of mainstream medicine. Acupuncturists who have tried to work in the NHS have been similarly frustrated to the doctors - more, in fact, as their treatment is so individualised.","tag_id":"2682"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3038","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. Couldn't agree more about the conveyer-belt paradigm of mainstream medicine. Acupuncturists who have tried to work in the NHS have been similarly frustrated to the doctors - more, in fact, as their treatment is so individualised.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3039","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. Couldn't agree more about the conveyer-belt paradigm of mainstream medicine. Acupuncturists who have tried to work in the NHS have been similarly frustrated to the doctors - more, in fact, as their treatment is so individualised.","tag_id":"2687"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3040","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But as the era of individualised medicine gathers steam, this is something that all forms of healthcare are going to have to grapple with.","tag_id":"2688"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3041","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But as the era of individualised medicine gathers steam, this is something that all forms of healthcare are going to have to grapple with.","tag_id":"1893"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3042","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2 months is an extremely long time (2 weeks would be more usual). I won't bore you with the details, but essentially, acupuncturists are licensed at the local level in the UK alongside tattooists and body piercers (which have far greater risks of injury, blood-borne contamination, etc, and are, clearly, not any kind of healthcare) - and are thus entirely at the mercy of whatever inappropriate regulations the district council chooses to impose.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3043","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:47","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"2 months is an extremely long time (2 weeks would be more usual). I won't bore you with the details, but essentially, acupuncturists are licensed at the local level in the UK alongside tattooists and body piercers (which have far greater risks of injury, blood-borne contamination, etc, and are, clearly, not any kind of healthcare) - and are thus entirely at the mercy of whatever inappropriate regulations the district council chooses to impose.","tag_id":"2680"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3044","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:48","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"and, of course, the community clinic model is unique to acupuncture because you can't treat multiple patients at once with most other modalities!\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentlegalityAmelia\n\n  \n    3 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3045","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:48","entity_id":"22648","entity_type":"comment","quote":"and, of course, the community clinic model is unique to acupuncture because you can't treat multiple patients at once with most other modalities!\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2689"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3046","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:49","entity_id":"22756","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @steelweaver, Just to thank you for the contribution and to say I'm intrigued by what it means that you're operating while waiting for a license, is it dangerous or do you risk anything? Or is it more a matter of time.. and you will get it anyway, be in the books etc? Ever since we heard about the volunteers led clinic in suburban Athens and the potentially many similar ones, it makes you wonder what it is about these grey areas in between formality and informality. Maybe involving people who are not health professionals in the system definition is a requisite for the kind of services you mention - precisely because the ones from the system are too trapped in it to get out alone. \n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3047","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"22756","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Maybe involving people who are not health professionals in the system definition is a requisite for the kind of services you mention - precisely because the ones from the system are too trapped in it to get out alone.","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3048","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"22824","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am conflicted on this - on the one hand, I recognise that some degree of regulation of healthcare is probably desirable to avoid malpractice and protect patients (or at least it was desirable before networked reputation economies became a possibility - who knows what alternative models might be possible now?).","tag_id":"1967"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3049","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"22824","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am conflicted on this - on the one hand, I recognise that some degree of regulation of healthcare is probably desirable to avoid malpractice and protect patients (or at least it was desirable before networked reputation economies became a possibility - who knows what alternative models might be possible now?).","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3050","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:50","entity_id":"22824","entity_type":"comment","quote":"On the other hand, I was certainly struck by the degree to which stepping outside the commercial model of delivery freed me up to do things differently.","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3051","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:51","entity_id":"22824","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's also made it far easier to get 'buy-in' from the community so that they think of it as something that belongs to them, that they can collaborate with. The terms of interaction defined by our habits of commercial consumption go deep, and having some way to differentiate yourself from it seems very important in encouraging people to thnk and act differently.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentoutside existing systemsAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2691"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3052","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:51","entity_id":"22824","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's also made it far easier to get 'buy-in' from the community so that they think of it as something that belongs to them, that they can collaborate with. The terms of interaction defined by our habits of commercial consumption go deep, and having some way to differentiate yourself from it seems very important in encouraging people to thnk and act differently.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcommunity commitmentAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1889"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3053","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:51","entity_id":"22828","entity_type":"comment","quote":"While building trust in the service while ofering affordability and humane treatment\u00a0is definitely a plus, the questions remains and it's for us to try to answer in the future looking at stories like yours (which is what OpenCare community essentially does): what happens when a number of such care services become available? We have great insights, yet risk running completely unprotected. The more they grow effective or meet a growing demand, the more attention they draw, the more concurential they become, the more they risk being antagonised by systems on more-or-less valid concerns. Uber\u00a0being exhibit A..","tag_id":"1889"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3054","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:51","entity_id":"22828","entity_type":"comment","quote":"definitely a plus, the questions remains and it's for us to try to answer in the future looking at stories like yours (which is what OpenCare community essentially does): what happens when a number of such care services become available?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3055","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:52","entity_id":"22828","entity_type":"comment","quote":"While building trust in the service while ofering affordability and humane treatment\u00a0is definitely a plus, the questions remains and it's for us to try to answer in the future looking at stories like yours (which is what OpenCare community essentially does): what happens when a number of such care services become available? We have great insights, yet risk running completely unprotected. The more they grow effective or meet a growing demand, the more attention they draw, the more concurential they become, the more they risk being antagonised by systems on more-or-less valid concerns. Uber\u00a0being exhibit A..","tag_id":"2692"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3056","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:52","entity_id":"22828","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@markomanka maybe has more interesting insights as to minium criteria which can\u00a0make\u00a0health services like these legit from system's perspective.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommenttrustAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3057","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:53","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Like other people in the space we are calling open care (small letters: the concept, not the project), you, @steelweaver, are rewiring care services as community-driven. Your way to do so is the donation model. The Helliniko crowd's is the refuse to incorporate.\u00a0What different ways have in common is this: they build trust and style these services as community-driven, and the communities as the owners. They also sidestep regulation, perceived as stifling. @teirdes\u00a0and @markomanka are full of stories on why this perception is at least partially correct. @Lakomaa could probably offer additional insights.","tag_id":"2693"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3058","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:53","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Like other people in the space we are calling open care (small letters: the concept, not the project), you, @steelweaver, are rewiring care services as community-driven. Your way to do so is the donation model. The Helliniko crowd's is the refuse to incorporate.\u00a0What different ways have in common is this: they build trust and style these services as community-driven, and the communities as the owners. They also sidestep regulation, perceived as stifling. @teirdes\u00a0and @markomanka are full of stories on why this perception is at least partially correct. @Lakomaa could probably offer additional insights.","tag_id":"2694"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3059","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:53","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Like other people in the space we are calling open care (small letters: the concept, not the project), you, @steelweaver, are rewiring care services as community-driven. Your way to do so is the donation model. The Helliniko crowd's is the refuse to incorporate.\u00a0What different ways have in common is this: they build trust and style these services as community-driven, and the communities as the owners. They also sidestep regulation, perceived as stifling. @teirdes\u00a0and @markomanka are full of stories on why this perception is at least partially correct. @Lakomaa could probably offer additional insights.","tag_id":"1967"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3060","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:54","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, it also means you guys are very vulnerable. Noemi is right on the money: if an \"Uber for health\" were to emerge, it would be sued into a smoking hole at the first signs of scaling. Which makes me think that\u00a0not\u00a0scaling is a better solution for survivability of open care: sueing thousands of small initiatives is harder and more costly than going for the one Uber. Hmmm.","tag_id":"2692"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3061","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:54","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But Noemi is proposing regulation as some kind of shelter for these initiatives. Would this work? To a first approximation, I am doubtful. Uber has access to legal advice, and they undoubtedly ran checks on their model before going live. But then they get sued. The sueing party claims that something in that model should be interpreted like something else already in the legal system. For example \"an Uber driver is like the employee of a taxi company\" or \"if you rent out your spare room on Airbnb you become a hotel\". If it wins the case (as it tends to do), then the sentence becomes a precedent. European version: lobbyists get the law change the way they want it. So, these innovative, disintermediating solutions start off as legal, but then they are made illegal as they begin scaling.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3062","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:54","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But Noemi is proposing regulation as some kind of shelter for these initiatives. Would this work? To a first approximation, I am doubtful. Uber has access to legal advice, and they undoubtedly ran checks on their model before going live. But then they get sued. The sueing party claims that something in that model should be interpreted like something else already in the legal system. For example \"an Uber driver is like the employee of a taxi company\" or \"if you rent out your spare room on Airbnb you become a hotel\". If it wins the case (as it tends to do), then the sentence becomes a precedent. European version: lobbyists get the law change the way they want it. So, these innovative, disintermediating solutions start off as legal, but then they are made illegal as they begin scaling.","tag_id":"2695"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3063","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:54","entity_id":"22828","entity_type":"comment","quote":"While building trust in the service while ofering affordability and humane treatment\u00a0is definitely a plus, the questions remains and it's for us to try to answer in the future looking at stories like yours (which is what OpenCare community essentially does): what happens when a number of such care services become available? We have great insights, yet risk running completely unprotected. The more they grow effective or meet a growing demand, the more attention they draw, the more concurential they become, the more they risk being antagonised by systems on more-or-less valid concerns. Uber\u00a0being exhibit A..","tag_id":"2695"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3064","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:55","entity_id":"24194","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my opinion te cases against Uber and Airbnb are valid even if I love the ideas behind them. Uber is getting sued for not providing their drivers with essential support: health care, insurance, repair\u00a0costs while being free to bring down the prices. And as Google is joining the race, prices will go down. Another problem with Uber is its hunger for monopolizing the markets around - which hopefully will be stopped as well, although this will happen most likely thanks to other giants.","tag_id":"2695"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3065","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:56","entity_id":"24194","entity_type":"comment","quote":"About Airbnb, you are entitled to rent a spare room where you live - the case is against fake sharing, de facto homes and apartments that were emptied so the owners would make money on short term rentals. This changes the landscape of the city and has huge, negative effects.","tag_id":"2696"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3066","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:56","entity_id":"24194","entity_type":"comment","quote":"probably the difference between scaling and monopolizing markets is one of the criteria here. These startups lost the reasonable idea of scale and infringed territories. Hotels and taxi corporation will protect their share and lobby against these companies, which doesn't need to be good in results. But these battles amplified processes in the urban spaces which could have been happening more quietly before, and that's good. And made people think about sharing and new ways of the economy. Built trust.","tag_id":"2697"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3067","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:56","entity_id":"24194","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think the key here is not to let one giant to emerge, but to allow organic replicas to provide similar offers in their environments, without overarching the whole globe with a great huge fix. If the efforts remain decentralized, scattered, but also adapted to local needs and problems, I can't see a way in which this model would be bad (of course. pharmaceutical companies and other parties interested in ridiculing anything's that out of the system will try to fight it and there will be a need of great success stories that can be told to the people in order to change their attitudes towards alternative approaches to care. Maybe it's not even too late, herbal medicine didn't completely disappear...) or harmful. I believe there should be manuals and ways to ensure people providing help are capable of doing it, however, what kind of manuals and to what extent, I have yet no idea.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentscaling vs monopolisingAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2639"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3068","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:57","entity_id":"24194","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think the key here is not to let one giant to emerge, but to allow organic replicas to provide similar offers in their environments, without overarching the whole globe with a great huge fix. If the efforts remain decentralized, scattered, but also adapted to local needs and problems, I can't see a way in which this model would be bad (of course. pharmaceutical companies and other parties interested in ridiculing anything's that out of the system will try to fight it and there will be a need of great success stories that can be told to the people in order to change their attitudes towards alternative approaches to care. Maybe it's not even too late, herbal medicine didn't completely disappear...) or harmful. I believe there should be manuals and ways to ensure people providing help are capable of doing it, however, what kind of manuals and to what extent, I have yet no idea.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2499"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3069","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:57","entity_id":"24323","entity_type":"comment","quote":"not scaling as a solution to survivability!","tag_id":"2520"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3070","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:57","entity_id":"24323","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Alberto, we should keep your line in mind and mull over it: not scaling as a solution to survivability!","tag_id":"2698"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3071","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 01:57","entity_id":"22831","entity_type":"comment","quote":"All of which is pretty depressing, I must admit. Hope you guys can contradict me :-)\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcommunity drivenAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentcommunity ownedAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentregulationAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2698"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3072","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"24323","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hat the former reshape markets to make it better for an overwhealming majority, while the latter just want to stay outside markets for a bigger margin","tag_id":"1919"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3073","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"24323","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Natalia Skoczylas my position is similar to yours: I cant argue in favor of\u00a0\"vulnerable\" big\u00a0companies\u00a0as long as they do\u00a0not give back to the community when they can afford to. Ok, they started by differentiation in their business model in that they are not a taxi company, they are a car sharing service. But de facto\u00a0they operate in the same market\u00a0except not playing by the same rules as everyone, and taking a route in which they dont make a claim on new and better rules. Or maybe I'm missing that claim.\u00a0To me, the difference between future clinics such as @steelweaver 's or\u00a0Helliniko-turned-big and services like UBER is that the former reshape markets to make it better for an overwhealming majority, while the latter just want to stay outside markets for a bigger margin. Yes, they made a contribution in their disruption - I see how bigger the service quality is\u00a0on the local taxi market where I live and where UBER just arrived, but that's not enough when they can potentially take more from the community than what they give.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentethicsAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2695"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3074","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:04","entity_id":"24330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It is a market clearing mechanism, but a clearing market is, in itself, a good thing.","tag_id":"2699"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3075","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:05","entity_id":"24330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Agree with most everything @Natalia Skoczylas and @Noemi are saying. The only difference is that I do appreciate that Uber\/Airbnb create some value for local communities, by giving some extra freedom to people on the ground. For example, say\u00a0you notice that there is a long queue for taxis at your local airport on Friday nights.\u00a0You can then in principle step in as an Uber driver and make yourself availabe for that time slot, if you need the money more than the time. It is a market clearing mechanism, but a clearing market is, in itself, a good thing. What's bad is a market underpinned by asymmetric power relationships. But we have that anyway: taxi drivers telling people \"you can't work here, this is our turf\" is an act of violence. It is no coincidence that most Uber drivers in Brussels are\u00a0Arabs: plenty of unemployed\/underemployed young Arabs in town, and\u00a0Uber lowers the threshold for them to enter the business. Without it, driving for money is off limits for them. But you have all heard this before, many times.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2695"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3076","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:06","entity_id":"24330","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Agree with most everything @Natalia Skoczylas and @Noemi are saying. The only difference is that I do appreciate that Uber\/Airbnb create some value for local communities, by giving some extra freedom to people on the ground. For example, say\u00a0you notice that there is a long queue for taxis at your local airport on Friday nights.\u00a0You can then in principle step in as an Uber driver and make yourself availabe for that time slot, if you need the money more than the time. It is a market clearing mechanism, but a clearing market is, in itself, a good thing. What's bad is a market underpinned by asymmetric power relationships. But we have that anyway: taxi drivers telling people \"you can't work here, this is our turf\" is an act of violence. It is no coincidence that most Uber drivers in Brussels are\u00a0Arabs: plenty of unemployed\/underemployed young Arabs in town, and\u00a0Uber lowers the threshold for them to enter the business. Without it, driving for money is off limits for them. But you have all heard this before, many times.","tag_id":"2700"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3077","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:06","entity_id":"24030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@steelweaver, this is really interesting. Acupuncture has loong been considered alternative medicine. Lately it has become evidence based. Do you have objective evaluation of the effectiveness of your treatments?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2674"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3078","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"24030","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@steelweaver, this is really interesting. Acupuncture has loong been considered alternative medicine. Lately it has become evidence based. Do you have objective evaluation of the effectiveness of your treatments?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Comment\"alternative\" medicineAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2701"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3079","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"24056","entity_type":"comment","quote":"True, acupuncture is largely regarded as 'alternative' - at least in the West; it is integrated into mainstream healthcare in China and other East Asian countries, and increasingly in places like Israel and Australia. I would put it a bit differently - it has not been 'becoming' evidence-based in the sense of people changing how they practice. It is more a case of practitioners, who have ample experience of the effectiveness of the treatments in their own practices, looking to find ways to produce acceptable evidence to back this up so it will be more widely accepted by the mainstream.","tag_id":"2674"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3080","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:07","entity_id":"24594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What I'm getting at here is that OpenCare should also consider establish a serious approach with double scope: avoiding infiltration of quackery and protect us from accusations of quackery.","tag_id":"2674"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3081","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:08","entity_id":"24594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Dear @steelweaver, I do appreciate your references, but\u00a0cochrane reviews\u00a0are better in supporting the statements. Personally I have proposed some studies but apparently 'scientific approach' is disturbing the 'chi'. However we surrender to a universal law 'effectiveness is the measure of truth' \u00a0and we have a moral obligation to strive for the most effective treatment (leave the measure of effectiveness open for now) regardless of our personal beliefs, hopes and dreams.","tag_id":"2701"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3082","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:08","entity_id":"24594","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What I'm getting at here is that OpenCare should also consider establish a serious approach with double scope: avoiding infiltration of quackery and protect us from accusations of quackery.\u00a0\n\u00a0What I'm asking the community for is to contribute with ideas of how to implement EBM in our approach, as in your clinic?","tag_id":"2702"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3083","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:08","entity_id":"24056","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't have any evidence of the effectiveness of my own treatments specifically, though! I can't afford to hire a medical research team, so I'm reliant on the already-existing body of evidence and theory. :)\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Comment\"alternative\" medicineAmelia\n\n  \n    10 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2703"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3084","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:09","entity_id":"22899","entity_type":"comment","quote":"No, other\u00a0examples of care services that rewire themselves so as to (1) establish themselves as \"owned\" by the community and (2) bypass stifling regulation.\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2694"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3085","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 02:09","entity_id":"22899","entity_type":"comment","quote":"No, other\u00a0examples of care services that rewire themselves so as to (1) establish themselves as \"owned\" by the community and (2) bypass stifling regulation.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1967"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3086","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:52","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"In August 2015, as the first large waves of refugees started landing on the Greek shores and stuck along the border of Idomeni, I started this initiative of collecting and filling backpacks with first need items for refugees. At first, this has started very modestly, with a few friends organizing clothing donations through the Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%CE%A3%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%A0%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%83%CF%86%CF%8D%CE%B3%CF%89%CE%BDBackpacks-for-the-RefugeesSolutions-for-Homeless-148172338861553\/?ref=bookmarks . At the beginning, I wasn\u2019t expending such a big response to my call, but volunteers -known and unknown- started visiting my clothing shop in Thessaloniki, bringing clothes and helping out to fill in the backpacks.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3087","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:52","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"In August 2015, as the first large waves of refugees started landing on the Greek shores and stuck along the border of Idomeni, I started this initiative of collecting and filling backpacks with first need items for refugees. At first, this has started very modestly, with a few friends organizing clothing donations through the Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%CE%A3%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%A0%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%83%CF%86%CF%8D%CE%B3%CF%89%CE%BDBackpacks-for-the-RefugeesSolutions-for-Homeless-148172338861553\/?ref=bookmarks . At the beginning, I wasn\u2019t expending such a big response to my call, but volunteers -known and unknown- started visiting my clothing shop in Thessaloniki, bringing clothes and helping out to fill in the backpacks.","tag_id":"2652"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3088","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have learned to live with the dynamics, and I started helping out at Oikopolis, to create a clothing storage, explaining an internationally used methodology of inventorying, so refugees were able to serve themselves on their own. This system still works, where refugees can come, try and take the clothes they need for free.","tag_id":"2704"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3089","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"While continuing to work with clothes, I now focus on providing school items for children and the campaign has shifted focus. From just catering for refugees, we also provide care for native homeless people. Through a Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/519478964902645\/, we are trying to organize volunteers who adopt the schooling needs\/items of children in need. These needs may be covered through a donation of items or money, and this is open to everyone. So far, the stock gathered so far through donations, is enough for about 250 kids. In parallel, I am organizing seminars and crash courses on repairing clothes and upcycling old objects to create, for example, pencil boxes.","tag_id":"1938"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3090","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"While continuing to work with clothes, I now focus on providing school items for children and the campaign has shifted focus. From just catering for refugees, we also provide care for native homeless people. Through a Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/519478964902645\/, we are trying to organize volunteers who adopt the schooling needs\/items of children in need. These needs may be covered through a donation of items or money, and this is open to everyone. So far, the stock gathered so far through donations, is enough for about 250 kids. In parallel, I am organizing seminars and crash courses on repairing clothes and upcycling old objects to create, for example, pencil boxes.","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3091","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:55","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"While continuing to work with clothes, I now focus on providing school items for children and the campaign has shifted focus. From just catering for refugees, we also provide care for native homeless people. Through a Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/519478964902645\/, we are trying to organize volunteers who adopt the schooling needs\/items of children in need. These needs may be covered through a donation of items or money, and this is open to everyone. So far, the stock gathered so far through donations, is enough for about 250 kids. In parallel, I am organizing seminars and crash courses on repairing clothes and upcycling old objects to create, for example, pencil boxes.","tag_id":"2705"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3092","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:55","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"I am organizing seminars and crash courses on repairing clothes and upcycling old objects to create, for example, pencil boxes.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3093","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:55","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is another task, which is more time-consuming and complex, in terms of research. I'm in the team-building process that will eventually become a non-profit legal entity, to develop a Handbook for the Management of Material and Resources, in cases of emergency. For example, due to my professional background, I know how to sort and store thousands of clothing items. Somebody else might have other skills. This is also connected with the sharing of knowledge of alternative treatments, practices or hacks, that might offer cheap and practical solutions to people in need. For example, using cocoa powder as a shampoo, or other uses of baking \u00a0soda, salt, etc.","tag_id":"2706"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3094","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is another task, which is more time-consuming and complex, in terms of research. I'm in the team-building process that will eventually become a non-profit legal entity, to develop a Handbook for the Management of Material and Resources, in cases of emergency. For example, due to my professional background, I know how to sort and store thousands of clothing items. Somebody else might have other skills. This is also connected with the sharing of knowledge of alternative treatments, practices or hacks, that might offer cheap and practical solutions to people in need. For example, using cocoa powder as a shampoo, or other uses of baking \u00a0soda, salt, etc.","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3095","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"I come from Thessaloniki, and my ancestors were refugees. Initially, the response from my immediate environment has been disappointing. My job is in the clothing sector, however, being an elected Municipal Councillor at the City of Thessaloniki, people know my public activity so it was easy to build trust. Furthermore, I am sitting at the Management Board to the Municipal TV100 station. Having many contacts with journalists helped to communicate the action widely. All this combined has resulted in the massive spontaneous response of a community of 1500 citizens from all walks of life. Including people from Europe and the US, who donated waterproof jackets and blankets.","tag_id":"2707"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3096","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"I come from Thessaloniki, and my ancestors were refugees. Initially, the response from my immediate environment has been disappointing. My job is in the clothing sector, however, being an elected Municipal Councillor at the City of Thessaloniki, people know my public activity so it was easy to build trust. Furthermore, I am sitting at the Management Board to the Municipal TV100 station. Having many contacts with journalists helped to communicate the action widely. All this combined has resulted in the massive spontaneous response of a community of 1500 citizens from all walks of life. Including people from Europe and the US, who donated waterproof jackets and blankets.","tag_id":"2523"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3097","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"As s municipal councilor, I am in contact with local authorities. Sadly the Municipality responded very poorly, compared to what it could do. Same goes with the Ministry of Immigration Policy. We talked to the consultants, they appreciated our effort, but there was no practical result.","tag_id":"2605"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3098","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:56","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"Unfortunately, the public sentiment is negative. Mass media shape the opinion that the refugees stopped crossing borders, so people believe that they stopped coming. Others falsely believe that refugees are to blame for anything wrong. And since the beginning of the summer, most volunteers disappeared. This has, inevitably, resulted in a fatigue in the area of refugee care.","tag_id":"2539"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3099","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:57","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"Unfortunately, the public sentiment is negative. Mass media shape the opinion that the refugees stopped crossing borders, so people believe that they stopped coming. Others falsely believe that refugees are to blame for anything wrong. And since the beginning of the summer, most volunteers disappeared. This has, inevitably, resulted in a fatigue in the area of refugee care.","tag_id":"1909"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3100","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 18:57","entity_id":"6729","entity_type":"node","quote":"Unfortunately, the public sentiment is negative. Mass media shape the opinion that the refugees stopped crossing borders, so people believe that they stopped coming. Others falsely believe that refugees are to blame for anything wrong. And since the beginning of the summer, most volunteers disappeared. This has, inevitably, resulted in a fatigue in the area of refugee care.","tag_id":"2512"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3101","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6590","entity_type":"node","quote":"Little Devices\", the lab he directs at MIT","tag_id":"2751"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3102","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6590","entity_type":"node","quote":"The Little Devices lab takes a DIY approach to designing and building tools, mainly for healthcare","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3103","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6590","entity_type":"node","quote":"toys","tag_id":"2752"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3104","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:43","entity_id":"6590","entity_type":"node","quote":"Researcher Jos\u00e9 G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez whose big thoughts shapes Little Devices\", the lab he directs at MIT-\u00a0uses toys to make affordable medical devices.The Little Devices lab takes a DIY approach to designing and building tools, mainly for healthcare.\u00a0 \u00a0A plastic gun can be to create an alarm that alerts nurses when a patient\u2019s IV bag needs changing. And a box of Lego-like building blocks can be used to modify existing medical equipment in numerous ways. He creates devices that bridge the gap between absence of mechanical or electrical engineering or fundamentals of\u00a0product design. Marquez talks about that toys can be the engineered piece or the mechanical bits and pieces that you can harvest and re-purpose.\u00a0G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez happens to have the backing of MIT, yet he is joined by a large and often-unrecognized population of DIYers who are practicing low-cost innovation. Historically, the public has looked to research and development labs at multinational corporations, universities and government labs\u200a\u2014\u200aand has grown accustomed to expensive, complicated devices used more often in elite hospitals than jungles or slums. Not surprisingly, those who make DIY medical devices encounter doubt and even derision constantly.\u00a0Such attitudes are a problem, because the DIY tools dreamed up by backyard inventors, part-time tinkerers and academics like G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez could improve \u2014 and even save \u2014 thousands of lives everywhere, not only in inner cities but\u00a0in communities\u00a0everywhere. We need to toss out our false assumptions about how, and where, new ideas come from \u2014 and recognize that innovation is everywhere.","tag_id":"1921"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3105","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"6590","entity_type":"node","quote":"Researcher Jos\u00e9 G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez whose big thoughts shapes Little Devices\", the lab he directs at MIT-\u00a0uses toys to make affordable medical devices.The Little Devices lab takes a DIY approach to designing and building tools, mainly for healthcare.\u00a0 \u00a0A plastic gun can be to create an alarm that alerts nurses when a patient\u2019s IV bag needs changing. And a box of Lego-like building blocks can be used to modify existing medical equipment in numerous ways. He creates devices that bridge the gap between absence of mechanical or electrical engineering or fundamentals of\u00a0product design. Marquez talks about that toys can be the engineered piece or the mechanical bits and pieces that you can harvest and re-purpose.\u00a0G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez happens to have the backing of MIT, yet he is joined by a large and often-unrecognized population of DIYers who are practicing low-cost innovation. Historically, the public has looked to research and development labs at multinational corporations, universities and government labs\u200a\u2014\u200aand has grown accustomed to expensive, complicated devices used more often in elite hospitals than jungles or slums. Not surprisingly, those who make DIY medical devices encounter doubt and even derision constantly.\u00a0Such attitudes are a problem, because the DIY tools dreamed up by backyard inventors, part-time tinkerers and academics like G\u00f3mez-M\u00e1rquez could improve \u2014 and even save \u2014 thousands of lives everywhere, not only in inner cities but\u00a0in communities\u00a0everywhere. We need to toss out our false assumptions about how, and where, new ideas come from \u2014 and recognize that innovation is everywhere.","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3106","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"23719","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And \"you may not have the courage to take a part a 1,000 dollars medical device, but youy definitely have the courage to take apart something that costs 5 dollars.\"","tag_id":"2753"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3107","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"23719","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Conclusion: for DIY to really work its magic, things have to be cheap. The cheaper the better.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commenttinkering is easier when the device is cheaperAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3108","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:32","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"There is a growing recognition about the negative effects stemming from commodifying innovation through restrictive I.P. protection and exclusivity, especially in the medical field. Open Source Development methodologies in software emerged as the dominant form of collaborative innovation in the late 90\u2019s and the trend has been spreading to a wider sphere of work. The IT infrastructure of today\u2019s world enables peers to connect, share and collaborate on solving common issues through use of collective knowledge. Commons-based peer production is the term that defines such collaborative efforts by peers. The collaborators act as the stewards of commonly held wealth and assets which could be anything ; monies, knowledge, equipment, reputations, social capital etc.The beauty of such networks is that development for one project can be mixed and remixed to suit a variety of other needs. Traditionally, such endeavors have been part of a gift-economy where peers do not seek tangible rewards for their contributions. However, for larger scale and mainstream economic model, gift economy is not a viable method for development. The question, then, is how do we keep track of contributions to inform fair rewards?","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3109","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:33","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"That is where the Open Value Network model (OVN) comes in. An OVN is built around a core open source community, preserving its nature, and adds layers of governance, infrastructure and methodologies in order to make large scale, open innovation networks as predictable and accountable as traditional organizations, such as coops or limited liability corporations. In an OVN, contributions to a process, be it tangible items such as time and money or intangibles such as social capital, are recorded and whatever benefit is derived from this process is proportionally divided and distributed back to contributors. This makes open networks sustainable, by allowing the implementation of capturing and redistribution mechanisms. Networks have yet to gain public recognition, legitimacy and legality, but the jury is out already, the OVN model makes open networks fully capable socioeconomic agents.","tag_id":"2520"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3110","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:33","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"That is where the Open Value Network model (OVN) comes in. An OVN is built around a core open source community, preserving its nature, and adds layers of governance, infrastructure and methodologies in order to make large scale, open innovation networks as predictable and accountable as traditional organizations, such as coops or limited liability corporations. In an OVN, contributions to a process, be it tangible items such as time and money or intangibles such as social capital, are recorded and whatever benefit is derived from this process is proportionally divided and distributed back to contributors. This makes open networks sustainable, by allowing the implementation of capturing and redistribution mechanisms. Networks have yet to gain public recognition, legitimacy and legality, but the jury is out already, the OVN model makes open networks fully capable socioeconomic agents.","tag_id":"2693"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3111","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:34","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"OVN, contributions to a process, be it tangible items such as time and money or intangibles such as social capital, are recorded and whatever benefit is derived from this process is proportionally divided and distributed back to contributors. This makes open networks sustainable, by allowing the implementation of capturing and redistribution mechanisms. Networks have yet to gain public recognition, legitimacy and legality, but the jury is out already, the OVN model makes open networks fully capable socioeconomic agents.","tag_id":"2754"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3112","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:35","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"SENSORICA is the first instantiation of the OVN model. It originated in Montreal, in early 2011. The initial focus of the network was to develop open source scientific research equipment using commons-based peer production methodologies. Indeed, most of activities are coordinated from the SENSORICA Montreal lab, a physical location where local affiliates can meet and work together. However, the Network Resource Planning (NRP) tools that Sensoricans have developed lays the foundation of a strong decentralized community without geographical borders. It allows tracking of the flow of resources through the entire system, at both micro and macro levels. NRP is the mainstay of all SENSORICA projects, and enables SENSORICA to practically implement the ideologies of collaborative and open innovation in a transparent and equitable manner.","tag_id":"2755"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3113","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:35","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"SENSORICA is the first instantiation of the OVN model. It originated in Montreal, in early 2011. The initial focus of the network was to develop open source scientific research equipment using commons-based peer production methodologies. Indeed, most of activities are coordinated from the SENSORICA Montreal lab, a physical location where local affiliates can meet and work together. However, the Network Resource Planning (NRP) tools that Sensoricans have developed lays the foundation of a strong decentralized community without geographical borders. It allows tracking of the flow of resources through the entire system, at both micro and macro levels. NRP is the mainstay of all SENSORICA projects, and enables SENSORICA to practically implement the ideologies of collaborative and open innovation in a transparent and equitable manner.","tag_id":"2756"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3114","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:36","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"SENSORICA is the first instantiation of the OVN model. It originated in Montreal, in early 2011. The initial focus of the network was to develop open source scientific research equipment using commons-based peer production methodologies. Indeed, most of activities are coordinated from the SENSORICA Montreal lab, a physical location where local affiliates can meet and work together. However, the Network Resource Planning (NRP) tools that Sensoricans have developed lays the foundation of a strong decentralized community without geographical borders. It allows tracking of the flow of resources through the entire system, at both micro and macro levels. NRP is the mainstay of all SENSORICA projects, and enables SENSORICA to practically implement the ideologies of collaborative and open innovation in a transparent and equitable manner.","tag_id":"2639"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3115","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:36","entity_id":"6782","entity_type":"node","quote":"That is where the Open Value Network model (OVN) comes in. An OVN is built around a core open source community, preserving its nature, and adds layers of governance, infrastructure and methodologies in order to make large scale, open innovation networks as predictable and accountable as traditional organizations, such as coops or limited liability corporations. In an OVN, contributions to a process, be it tangible items such as time and money or intangibles such as social capital, are recorded and whatever benefit is derived from this process is proportionally divided and distributed back to contributors. This makes open networks sustainable, by allowing the implementation of capturing and redistribution mechanisms. Networks have yet to gain public recognition, legitimacy and legality, but the jury is out already, the OVN model makes open networks fully capable socioeconomic agents.","tag_id":"2504"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3116","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 02:37","entity_id":"24577","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Sensorica has had a major impact on our initiative, not only by having engineers and passionate jack-of-all-trade help us create an open source breathing device, but also by showcasing a sustainable and transparent model for redistributing raised fund, which we adopted. We are looking forward to this adventure.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2756"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3117","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:32","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have been working as a trauma therapist since 10 years. It\u2019s not an area that many psychotherapists decide to explore in their daily practice, but ever since I can remember it was the most appealing area of psychotherapy for me. And one that is highly unexplored and somehow underrepresented.","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3118","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:32","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have been working as a trauma therapist since 10 years. It\u2019s not an area that many psychotherapists decide to explore in their daily practice, but ever since I can remember it was the most appealing area of psychotherapy for me. And one that is highly unexplored and somehow underrepresented.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3119","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:33","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I have been working as a trauma therapist since 10 years. It\u2019s not an area that many psychotherapists decide to explore in their daily practice, but ever since I can remember it was the most appealing area of psychotherapy for me. And one that is highly unexplored and somehow underrepresented.","tag_id":"2760"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3120","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:33","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"One of the reasons why I decided to try Trauma Tour is my exchange with a patient over Twitter. We\u2019ve been talking online for a very long time about her experience, as she cannot come and see me in Belgium. And then I thought, I should be able to go and see her.","tag_id":"2761"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3121","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:33","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"One of the reasons why I decided to try Trauma Tour is my exchange with a patient over Twitter. We\u2019ve been talking online for a very long time about her experience, as she cannot come and see me in Belgium. And then I thought, I should be able to go and see her.","tag_id":"2762"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3122","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:34","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"We, psychotherapists, stay in our daily practices. We don\u2019t move. We don\u2019t reach out and explain things to people. We do things with individuals - why not try to work with a group, and talk to a group? This is what I\u2019d rather do. The more I thought about it, the more sense it made.","tag_id":"2763"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3123","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:35","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"Eventually I bought a bus. My very first tour this week goes to Ghent, where I already have connected with potential participants. It will be a chance for me to see in what ways I can connect with groups. How to talk to people about trauma? How to equip them with knowledge and capacity to deal with their own experiences? And what could \u00a0be a possible model for sustaining the project, as I really want to go far with my tour, reaching the Balkans, Greece, visit communities out there. Ultimately, I\u2019d also like to volunteer in refugee camps and serve with my knowledge and experience there (I do work in an asylum center in Belgium once a week).","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3124","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:36","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I\u2019d also like to volunteer in refugee camps and serve with my knowledge and experience there (I do work in an asylum center in Belgium once a week).","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3125","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:37","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"s decision is based on my view that psychological knowledge, and therapeutical knowledge, are all based on dozens of years of collective practice and wisdom accumulated which should be available to everyone without limitations, certifications, individualisation...","tag_id":"2764"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3126","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:37","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"During the preparation for the tour I have realised there is a big interest in the topic already - people really want to know more about trauma. I\u2019ve already taken a step towards promoting awareness and dealing with the problem - I wrote a book about trauma last year. The book became quite popular, and it\u2019s now being translated from Dutch to English. It will be available in January, and it is based on common licence, along with the exercises included. This decision is based on my view that psychological knowledge, and therapeutical knowledge, are all based on dozens of years of collective practice and wisdom accumulated which should be available to everyone without limitations, certifications, individualisation...","tag_id":"2765"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3127","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:40","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I need to extend my network now in order to connect with communities and groups that would like to host me. I could be travelling from one place to another this way, knowing there would be support and people to talk to. I need to figure out best ways to sustain myself - travelling for long would cost me my patients, and a source of income. If you\u2019d like to give me a tip, share an idea, help me prepare the tour - leave a comment.","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3128","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:41","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I need to extend my network now in order to connect with communities and groups that would like to host me. I could be travelling from one place to another this way, knowing there would be support and people to talk to. I need to figure out best ways to sustain myself - travelling for long would cost me my patients, and a source of income. If you\u2019d like to give me a tip, share an idea, help me prepare the tour - leave a comment.","tag_id":"2488"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3129","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:41","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I need to extend my network now in order to connect with communities and groups that would like to host me. I could be travelling from one place to another this way, knowing there would be support and people to talk to. I need to figure out best ways to sustain myself - travelling for long would cost me my patients, and a source of income. If you\u2019d like to give me a tip, share an idea, help me prepare the tour - leave a comment.","tag_id":"2766"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3130","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:41","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"I need to extend my network now in order to connect with communities and groups that would like to host me. I could be travelling from one place to another this way, knowing there would be support and people to talk to. I need to figure out best ways to sustain myself - travelling for long would cost me my patients, and a source of income. If you\u2019d like to give me a tip, share an idea, help me prepare the tour - leave a comment.","tag_id":"2767"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3131","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:41","entity_id":"24382","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hello and welcome, @ybe ! This is a suggestive image: a therapist driving her bus into the sunset, looking for traumatized people to help out.","tag_id":"2763"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3132","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:42","entity_id":"24382","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am curious as any previous attempts of dealing with trauma in groups. I know nothing about psychotherapy, but I do recall that this problem was met by army psychologists in wartimes. Too many traumatized soldiers, not enough therapists. Therapy had to be done in groups (and here is where Wilfred Bion's intellectual journey starts) . Has this stabilized into standard practice?","tag_id":"2768"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3133","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:42","entity_id":"6746","entity_type":"node","quote":"Eventually I bought a bus. My very first tour this week goes to Ghent, where I already have connected with potential participants. It will be a chance for me to see in what ways I can connect with groups. How to talk to people about trauma? How to equip them with knowledge and capacity to deal with their own experiences? And what could \u00a0be a possible model for sustaining the project, as I really want to go far with my tour, reaching the Balkans, Greece, visit communities out there. Ultimately, I\u2019d also like to volunteer in refugee camps and serve with my knowledge and experience there (I do work in an asylum center in Belgium once a week).","tag_id":"2768"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3134","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:42","entity_id":"24382","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for supporting your activity as a wandering psychotherapist, I guess you are down to two possibilities: charge for your services, and hunt for grants. The first one is by far the better one, for you. Do you foresee any problem in charging patients? Have you run the numbers to figure out how much revenue do you need to generate?\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentgroup therapyAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2767"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3135","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:42","entity_id":"24382","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for supporting your activity as a wandering psychotherapist, I guess you are down to two possibilities: charge for your services, and hunt for grants. The first one is by far the better one, for you. Do you foresee any problem in charging patients? Have you run the numbers to figure out how much revenue do you need to generate?\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentrecouping costsAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2769"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3136","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:43","entity_id":"24383","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Group therapy is a quite common part of\u00a0 a therapy programm in clinical setting (psychiatric hospitals). What I like to do though is help individuals and communities to enhance their knowledge about trauma and foster their resilience in the face of trauma. I am convinced that being 'trauma-informed' can help us all cope better with traumatic events in our lives and in the world. We need to talk about trauma and pain more openly. We need to adress trauma and pain more directly, not only in the setting of a psychotherapeutical process.","tag_id":"2768"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3137","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:46","entity_id":"24383","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for the financial aspects of my touring, I would like to be able to work also with people with little or no ressources. So, I plan to combine normal charging with pay-what-you-can fees. I also plan touring and helping in the refugeecamps of the mediterranean area - that part of my tour needs funding. I did not find extra financial support yet ... but I hope I will soon!","tag_id":"2488"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3138","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:46","entity_id":"24383","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for the financial aspects of my touring, I would like to be able to work also with people with little or no ressources. So, I plan to combine normal charging with pay-what-you-can fees. I also plan touring and helping in the refugeecamps of the mediterranean area - that part of my tour needs funding. I did not find extra financial support yet ... but I hope I will soon!","tag_id":"2767"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3139","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:46","entity_id":"24383","entity_type":"comment","quote":"What I like to do though is help individuals and communities to enhance their knowledge about trauma and foster their resilience in the face of trauma. I am convinced that being 'trauma-informed' can help us all cope","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3140","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:46","entity_id":"24383","entity_type":"comment","quote":"hospitals). What I like to do though is help individuals and communities to enhance their knowledge about trauma and foster their resilience in the face of trauma. I am convinced that being 'trauma-informed' can help us all cope better with traumatic events in our lives and in the world. We need to talk about trauma and pain more openly. We need to adress trauma and pain more directly, not only in the setting of a psychotherapeutical process.\nAs for the financial aspects of my touring, I would like to be able to work also with people with little or no ressources. So, I plan to combine normal charging with pay-what-you-can fees. I also plan touring and helping in the refugeecamps of the mediterranean area - that part of my tour needs funding. I did not find extra financial support yet ... but I hope I will soon!\n\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentgroup therapy","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3141","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 20:47","entity_id":"24382","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hello and welcome, @ybe ! This is a suggestive image: a therapist driving her bus into the sunset, looking for traumatized people to help out.\nI am curious as any previous attempts of dealing with trauma in groups. I know nothing about psychotherapy, but I do recall that this problem was met by army psychologists in wartimes. Too many traumatized soldiers, not enough therapists. Therapy had to be done in groups (and here is where Wilfred Bion's intellectual journey starts) . Has this stabilized into standard practice?\nAs for supporting your activity as a wandering psychotherapist, I guess you are down to two possibilities: charge for your services, and hunt for grants. The first one is by far the better one, for you. Do you foresee any problem in charging patients? Have you run the numbers to figure out how much revenue do you need to generate?","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3142","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 16:51","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"couple of examples of previous models spring to mind:\n- People used Somatic Experiencing techniques with survivors of the Boxing Day tsunami, and with social service workers after Hurricane Katrina, with some success. Here's a nice TV spot on it being used in a group setting post-Japan earthquake.\n- Somatherapy was developed during the military junta in Brasil as a combination of psychotherapy, capoeira and anarchist theory. It favours use of enjoyable, play-based physical activities and emphasises placing individual mental health within the larger political context.\nPredictably enough, given my day job, my bias is towards body-based practices, or at least forms of psychotherapy that incorporate some aspect of physical engagement - I don't know if @ybe already incorporates these ideas in her practice, and in any case other forms of psychotherapeutic intervention are also very effective.\nBut the advantages of this kind of approach, as I see it, are:\n- They engage with the somatic anchoring of trauma, bringing quick results.\n- The physical nature of the practices can help overcome language difficulties, which might be useful in a scenario like Calais.\n- They can be applied efficiently in a group setting - rather than waiting their turn to speak, everyone engages in the practices at once.\n- Because individuals can continue to use the exercises outside the therapy session, fewer sessions are necessary, meaning lower costs and\/or more people can be seen.\n- Somatherapy in particular also emphasises the importance of group work as part of building a community of solidarity and support in the face of potentially oppressive political situations; moving beyond reliance on external care to develop personal and political assertiveness.\nOf course, acupuncture is also used extensively in relation to trauma, either alone or as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Organisations like World Medicine run multibed acupuncture projects in places affected by natural disasters, war and poverty. I know of at least one British acupuncturist treating people in the Calais camp, but perhaps @Alex Levene would know more about that.","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3143","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 16:52","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- People used Somatic Experiencing techniques with survivors of the Boxing Day tsunami, and with social service workers after Hurricane Katrina, with some success. Here's a nice TV spot on it being used in a group setting post-Japan earthquake.","tag_id":"2770"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3144","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 16:52","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- Somatherapy was developed during the military junta in Brasil as a combination of psychotherapy, capoeira and anarchist theory. It favours use of enjoyable, play-based physical activities and emphasises placing individual mental health within the larger political context.","tag_id":"2771"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3145","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 16:53","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Predictably enough, given my day job, my bias is towards body-based practices, or at least forms of psychotherapy that incorporate some aspect of physical engagement - I don't know if @ybe already incorporates these ideas in her practice, and in any case other forms of psychotherapeutic intervention are also very effective.","tag_id":"2772"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3146","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:10","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- The physical nature of the practices can help overcome language difficulties, which might be useful in a scenario like Calais.","tag_id":"2773"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3147","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:10","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- They can be applied efficiently in a group setting - rather than waiting their turn to speak, everyone engages in the practices at once.","tag_id":"2768"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3148","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:10","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- Because individuals can continue to use the exercises outside the therapy session, fewer sessions are necessary, meaning lower costs and\/or more people can be seen.","tag_id":"2505"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3149","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:10","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- Because individuals can continue to use the exercises outside the therapy session, fewer sessions are necessary, meaning lower costs and\/or more people can be seen.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3150","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:10","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"- Somatherapy in particular also emphasises the importance of group work as part of building a community of solidarity and support in the face of potentially oppressive political situations; moving beyond reliance on external care to develop personal and political assertiveness.","tag_id":"2774"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3151","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:11","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course, acupuncture is also used extensively in relation to trauma, either alone or as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Organisations like World Medicine run multibed acupuncture projects in places affected by natural disasters, war and poverty. I know of at least one British acupuncturist treating people in the Calais camp, but perhaps @Alex Levene would know more about that.","tag_id":"2668"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3152","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:11","entity_id":"24525","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thx @steelweaver for your comment. As for the somatic apporach, I totally agree. I often use somatic experiencing, especially for chock trauma. Before going to Calais, I need to look up soms good group exercices for the volunteers. Suggestions welcome.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2771"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3153","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:11","entity_id":"24403","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @ybe, have you read the story of @Village-Psy and the work they do with education on healing\u00a0trauma on Mt. Pelion, in Greece?","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3154","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:11","entity_id":"24525","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thx @steelweaver for your comment. As for the somatic apporach, I totally agree. I often use somatic experiencing, especially for chock trauma. Before going to Calais, I need to look up soms good group exercices for the volunteers. Suggestions welcome.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    2 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3155","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:11","entity_id":"24524","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Of course, acupuncture is also used extensively in relation to trauma, either alone or as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Organisations like World Medicine run multibed acupuncture projects in places affected by natural disasters, war and poverty. I know of at least one British acupuncturist treating people in the Calais camp, but perhaps @Alex Levene would know more about that.","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3156","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:12","entity_id":"24409","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm wondering if people in different places have own preferences to express themselves, or if language can be an obstacle?","tag_id":"2773"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3157","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:12","entity_id":"24409","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Have you tried getting in touch with\u00a0M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res\u00a0for a collaboration? I was reading about them offering psychological first aid, but apparently there are not nearly enough people on the ground.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentovercoming language barrierAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3158","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:12","entity_id":"24409","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@ybe I'm happy to meet you, my name is Noemi and while I haven't dealt with the issue at all, maybe this is silly to ask: but\u00a0I'm wondering if people in different places have own preferences to express themselves, or if language can be an obstacle?","tag_id":"2618"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3159","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:12","entity_id":"24417","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Dear @ybe - it's great to hear of your initiative!\u00a0Following up on Noemi's suggestion - I agree that local organizations\/groups\/individuals on your trail could also be insightful in identifying groups in need of your services, offer insights on any cultural differences, or\u00a0support you in a number of other ways (including in overcoming language barriers if existant). I was wondering if you have considered mapping your desired\/planned route to facilitate connecting with local groups\/individuals before you arrive - maybe a very basic online map? I think it could facilitate reaching out to people on the route and could have potential as a planning tool.","tag_id":"2618"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3160","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:12","entity_id":"24417","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Dear @ybe - it's great to hear of your initiative!\u00a0Following up on Noemi's suggestion - I agree that local organizations\/groups\/individuals on your trail could also be insightful in identifying groups in need of your services, offer insights on any cultural differences, or\u00a0support you in a number of other ways (including in overcoming language barriers if existant). I was wondering if you have considered mapping your desired\/planned route to facilitate connecting with local groups\/individuals before you arrive - maybe a very basic online map? I think it could facilitate reaching out to people on the route and could have potential as a planning tool.","tag_id":"2775"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3161","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:13","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my experience (I work in a refugee center in Belgium) there are cultural differences, of course. But aside these differences, we all share humanity and the fact that, in some way or another, we all are familiar with pain, with trauma. Not sharing the same language can be difficult too, but I've helped many people talking in a language that is neither their not my mother language. Also, communication is larger than words: expression, visual support, eye contact and even touch can be means of understanding and helping too. When their is no common language, I work with a translator sometimes too.","tag_id":"2776"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3162","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:13","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my experience (I work in a refugee center in Belgium) there are cultural differences, of course. But aside these differences, we all share humanity and the fact that, in some way or another, we all are familiar with pain, with trauma. Not sharing the same language can be difficult too, but I've helped many people talking in a language that is neither their not my mother language. Also, communication is larger than words: expression, visual support, eye contact and even touch can be means of understanding and helping too. When their is no common language, I work with a translator sometimes too.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3163","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:13","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my experience (I work in a refugee center in Belgium) there are cultural differences, of course. But aside these differences, we all share humanity and the fact that, in some way or another, we all are familiar with pain, with trauma. Not sharing the same language can be difficult too, but I've helped many people talking in a language that is neither their not my mother language. Also, communication is larger than words: expression, visual support, eye contact and even touch can be means of understanding and helping too. When their is no common language, I work with a translator sometimes too.","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3164","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:13","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In my experience (I work in a refugee center in Belgium) there are cultural differences, of course. But aside these differences, we all share humanity and the fact that, in some way or another, we all are familiar with pain, with trauma. Not sharing the same language can be difficult too, but I've helped many people talking in a language that is neither their not my mother language. Also, communication is larger than words: expression, visual support, eye contact and even touch can be means of understanding and helping too. When their is no common language, I work with a translator sometimes too.","tag_id":"2777"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3165","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:14","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for Medecins sans fronti\u00e8res, I applied for a position in the field - but was not accepted. Like many 'traditional' NGO's they have quite rigid and out-of-date conditions of admission - like requiring a master degree in psychology. I have a master in philosophy, 4 years of study in psychotherapy and a specialisation in psychotraumatalogy plus 10 years of experience. Nevertheless I do not meet the 'official' requirements. The recognition of psychotherapy as a valid profession is a complex issue and one that is colonized in Belgium by the medical professions, which is the mean reason why people like me, highly skilled psychotherapists,\u00a0 are not recognized as such. It is a pity that organisations like MsF follow mainstream politics regarding this issue.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2778"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3166","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:14","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for Medecins sans fronti\u00e8res, I applied for a position in the field - but was not accepted. Like many 'traditional' NGO's they have quite rigid and out-of-date conditions of admission - like requiring a master degree in psychology. I have a master in philosophy, 4 years of study in psychotherapy and a specialisation in psychotraumatalogy plus 10 years of experience. Nevertheless I do not meet the 'official' requirements. The recognition of psychotherapy as a valid profession is a complex issue and one that is colonized in Belgium by the medical professions, which is the mean reason why people like me, highly skilled psychotherapists,\u00a0 are not recognized as such. It is a pity that organisations like MsF follow mainstream politics regarding this issue.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3167","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:15","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for Medecins sans fronti\u00e8res, I applied for a position in the field - but was not accepted. Like many 'traditional' NGO's they have quite rigid and out-of-date conditions of admission - like requiring a master degree in psychology. I have a master in philosophy, 4 years of study in psychotherapy and a specialisation in psychotraumatalogy plus 10 years of experience. Nevertheless I do not meet the 'official' requirements. The recognition of psychotherapy as a valid profession is a complex issue and one that is colonized in Belgium by the medical professions, which is the mean reason why people like me, highly skilled psychotherapists,\u00a0 are not recognized as such. It is a pity that organisations like MsF follow mainstream politics regarding this issue.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentnot recognising alternative skillsAmelia\n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2779"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3168","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:15","entity_id":"24423","entity_type":"comment","quote":"One reads about NGOs becoming institutions and not in a good way.\u00a0This is very hard to digest in the real world, since your\u00a0mission is supposedly to fix\u00a0a problem. Sorry to hear about that unfortunate experience, we will be on the lookout for other options.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2780"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3169","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:15","entity_id":"24415","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As for Medecins sans fronti\u00e8res, I applied for a position in the field - but was not accepted. Like many 'traditional' NGO's they have quite rigid and out-of-date conditions of admission - like requiring a master degree in psychology. I have a master in philosophy, 4 years of study in psychotherapy and a specialisation in psychotraumatalogy plus 10 years of experience. Nevertheless I do not meet the 'official' requirements. The recognition of psychotherapy as a valid profession is a complex issue and one that is colonized in Belgium by the medical professions, which is the mean reason why people like me, highly skilled psychotherapists,\u00a0 are not recognized as such. It is a pity that organisations like MsF follow mainstream politics regarding this issue.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentnot recognising alternative skillsAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2781"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3170","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:16","entity_id":"24454","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I know for certain that your experience and skills would be really useful to the volunteer organisations working down at the Calais refugee camp.\nMany volunteers have been working out there for the last year and there is a real need for access to professional mental health care.\u00a0\nIt will be required even more when the French Authorities start their planned clearance of the camp. At the moment we do not know when this will happen. But the volunteers current support nearly 10000 refugees on the camp and will probably put their lives on the line to help protect the refugees and their things during the eviction. It will certainly be highly emotional and very fraught.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3171","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:16","entity_id":"24494","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would be happy to be of help for the Calais volunteers. How could we organise it? What do they need? Information about trauma and about helping traumatized people? 'Help with 'secondary' traumatisation (being traumatized by the suffering of others)? An in which way would it be doable - a workshop or a bring-your-questions informal\u00a0 conversation? Should we provide time for individual help too?How many people are involved?","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3172","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:17","entity_id":"24494","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would be happy to be of help for the Calais volunteers. How could we organise it? What do they need? Information about trauma and about helping traumatized people? 'Help with 'secondary' traumatisation (being traumatized by the suffering of others)? An in which way would it be doable - a workshop or a bring-your-questions informal\u00a0 conversation? Should we provide time for individual help too?How many people are involved?","tag_id":"2782"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3173","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:17","entity_id":"24497","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I suggest a Skype call early next week. Perhaps Tuesday. you can email me alexalevene[at]gmail[.]com","tag_id":"2782"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3174","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:17","entity_id":"24497","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The best use would probably be to spend a day talking to the management team and helping them develop an ongoing practice. Then a couple of days running large group training the daytime and one-to-one sessions in the evening.","tag_id":"2783"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3175","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:17","entity_id":"24497","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There are a lot of people there who have a lot of different personal mental health issues. Its probably a better use of your time to focus on this 'secondary' trauma, rather than working with people who have experienced it.","tag_id":"2784"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3176","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:17","entity_id":"24494","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I would be happy to be of help for the Calais volunteers. How could we organise it? What do they need? Information about trauma and about helping traumatized people? 'Help with 'secondary' traumatisation (being traumatized by the suffering of others)? An in which way would it be doable - a workshop or a bring-your-questions informal\u00a0 conversation? Should we provide time for individual help too?How many people are involved?","tag_id":"2784"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3177","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:18","entity_id":"24476","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @ybe. It's a long post now so excuseme if I've skimmed too much. As @Alexander Shumsky posted the WeHandU\u00a0we were talking about the importance of psycological aspects of assistive technology. My experience is that people having sustained a stroke, spinal cord injury or living with MS have a need to talk about it. I's not what you intend by trauma, but I think it could be interesting include your expertice in a 360* service.","tag_id":"2785"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3178","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:18","entity_id":"24476","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi @ybe. It's a long post now so excuseme if I've skimmed too much. As @Alexander Shumsky posted the WeHandU\u00a0we were talking about the importance of psycological aspects of assistive technology. My experience is that people having sustained a stroke, spinal cord injury or living with MS have a need to talk about it. I's not what you intend by trauma, but I think it could be interesting include your expertice in a 360* service.","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3179","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:19","entity_id":"24496","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Rune I think you're right: psychological aspects should be taken into account. Medical diagnosis and treatment are often very 'traumatic' = overwhelmingly disturbing. I don't know if I am the right person to advise Wehandyou - there must be traumaspecialists more familiar with the people affected by these kinds of\u00a0 trauma and the technology involved. Nevertheless, I am open to collaboration. Lets have a bit of a longer conversation on skype? What do you think?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3180","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:19","entity_id":"24589","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Dear @ybe, can I propose that we do the discussion in a shared document, i'll send you the link. Then it could evolve into some structured persitent document serving others sharing our thoughs?","tag_id":"2782"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3181","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:19","entity_id":"24640","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi\u00a0@ybe, Have you considered providing trauma healing for cops? They are the ones who inflict much of the trauma in my area and they could use a big dose of emotional\u00a0processing!\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2611"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3182","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:19","entity_id":"24640","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi\u00a0@ybe, Have you considered providing trauma healing for cops? They are the ones who inflict much of the trauma in my area and they could use a big dose of emotional\u00a0processing!\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2786"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3183","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:23","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"An experiment to encourage spontaneous creativity for making a living as a migrant","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3184","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:23","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most\u00a0projects for refugees\u00a0are designed to specifically help the arriving families, children and the single travelling women; but the majority of refugees is barely taken care of in the same\u00a0manner: the young men.\u00a0It is an illogical equation: The young male refugees are often regarded as healthy and fit,\u00a0able to work and therefore are not treated as a priority in terms of care. However; of what\u00a0use could these benefits be if there is nothing to do? In Germany, refugees are not allowed\u00a0to pick proper work for the first three months of their stay. After that period, a working\u00a0permit is needed to apply for a job. The permit, however, is only granted if the person is no\u00a0longer living in a refugee camp. Needless to say, the said three months often pass without\u00a0anything really happening and three months slowly turn into six months and into a year\u00a0- during which there is nothing to do.","tag_id":"1853"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3185","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:23","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most\u00a0projects for refugees\u00a0are designed to specifically help the arriving families, children and the single travelling women; but the majority of refugees is barely taken care of in the same\u00a0manner: the young men.\u00a0It is an illogical equation: The young male refugees are often regarded as healthy and fit,\u00a0able to work and therefore are not treated as a priority in terms of care. However; of what\u00a0use could these benefits be if there is nothing to do? In Germany, refugees are not allowed\u00a0to pick proper work for the first three months of their stay. After that period, a working\u00a0permit is needed to apply for a job. The permit, however, is only granted if the person is no\u00a0longer living in a refugee camp. Needless to say, the said three months often pass without\u00a0anything really happening and three months slowly turn into six months and into a year\u00a0- during which there is nothing to do.","tag_id":"1871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3186","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:24","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"We are currently working at the Internationales Congress Centrum (ICC) in Berlin","tag_id":"2787"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3187","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:24","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Volunteers playing with children; refugees and security joking around and everybody is eating at the same table. There is no hint of the provider\/receiver-dilemma that you would witness in other establishments.\u00a0We\u2019ve been warmly welcomed by the people and the relationships have gradually grown more personal since our first visit.","tag_id":"2788"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3188","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:24","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Volunteers playing with children; refugees and security joking around and everybody is eating at the same table. There is no hint of the provider\/receiver-dilemma that you would witness in other establishments.\u00a0We\u2019ve been warmly welcomed by the people and the relationships have gradually grown more personal since our first visit.","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3189","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:25","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Most\u00a0projects for refugees\u00a0are designed to specifically help the arriving families, children and the single travelling women; but the majority of refugees is barely taken care of in the same\u00a0manner: the young men.\u00a0It is an illogical equation: The young male refugees are often regarded as healthy and fit,\u00a0able to work and therefore are not treated as a priority in terms of care. However; of what\u00a0use could these benefits be if there is nothing to do? In Germany, refugees are not allowed\u00a0to pick proper work for the first three months of their stay. After that period, a working\u00a0permit is needed to apply for a job. The permit, however, is only granted if the person is no\u00a0longer living in a refugee camp. Needless to say, the said three months often pass without\u00a0anything really happening and three months slowly turn into six months and into a year\u00a0- during which there is nothing to do.","tag_id":"1963"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3190","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:25","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"Besides stories over everyday rituals like tea and Syrian home traditions","tag_id":"1867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3191","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:25","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"ittle gimmicks to improve the bare rooms where they are living in at the moment: How they pulled out screws and nails from the walls to make clothing hooks; how you make a wall-mounted phone holder with just duct tape and a piece of wood; where to store the food; they showed us how they hack the beds to create more privacy and how to shield the light falling onto the upper beds with merely pieces of wood and a blanket to a point where one could create an entire ceiling with just white cloth.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3192","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:25","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"e little gimmicks to improve the bare rooms where they are living in at the moment: How they pulled out screws and nails from the walls to make clothing hooks; how you make a wall-mounted phone holder with just duct tape and a piece of wood; where to store the food; they showed us how they hack the beds to create more privacy and how to shield the light falling onto the upper beds with merely pieces of wood and a blanket to a point where one could create an entire ceiling with just white cloth.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3193","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:25","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"little gimmicks to improve the bare rooms where they are living in at the moment: How they pulled out screws and nails from the walls to make clothing hooks; how you make a wall-mounted phone holder with just duct tape and a piece of wood; where to store the food; they showed us how they hack the beds to create more privacy and how to shield the light falling onto the upper beds with merely pieces of wood and a blanket to a point where one could create an entire ceiling with just white cloth.","tag_id":"2789"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3194","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:26","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"the little gimmicks to improve the bare rooms where they are living in at the moment: How they pulled out screws and nails from the walls to make clothing hooks; how you make a wall-mounted phone holder with just duct tape and a piece of wood; where to store the food; they showed us how they hack the beds to create more privacy and how to shield the light falling onto the upper beds with merely pieces of wood and a blanket to a point where one could create an entire ceiling with just white cloth.\nWe learnt quickly that the ideas of how to use the space could never occur to someone who has ne","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3195","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:26","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"We learnt quickly that the ideas of how to use the space could never occur to someone who has never been in that exact position:","tag_id":"2790"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3196","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:27","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the creative potential, the only problem lies in the lack of tools and materials.","tag_id":"2791"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3197","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:27","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the creative potential, the only problem lies in the lack of tools and materials.\u00a0To see what would happen if material were available, we made a little experiment where\u00a0we brought basics like duct tape, cable ties, string and durable cardboard and looked\u00a0what they would think of building intuitively. Despite scepticism in the beginning, it was\u00a0beautiful to witness the moment when everyone in the room joined to figure out the best\u00a0construction for a wall-mounted shelf, built with mortise and tenon joints. The fact the\u00a0project was dealt with in such a manner, shows the willingness to engage these kinds of\u00a0challenges with seriousness and a certain claim to quality and that it is not only about\u00a0practicality and pure function, for such a shelf could have been easily assembled withjust tape and cardboard. It was fun for us to join the working process and thinking with\u00a0them about the construction and making, but more importantly, it was fun for them to be\u00a0challenged in making something useful and to make that beautifully. Mohammed, who\u00a0came up with the idea of using joinery, later joked saying he would love to make such\u00a0shelves for the whole camp - and we hoped, it was not merely a joke, but a mentality that we\u00a0could continue to work with. In fact, we left all the spare materials in their rooms and by our next visit they had built another two shelves and a small storage for clothes under one of the beds.","tag_id":"2789"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3198","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:28","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"With the creative potential, the only problem lies in the lack of tools and materials.\u00a0To see what would happen if material were available, we made a little experiment where\u00a0we brought basics like duct tape, cable ties, string and durable cardboard and looked\u00a0what they would think of building intuitively. Despite scepticism in the beginning, it was\u00a0beautiful to witness the moment when everyone in the room joined to figure out the best\u00a0construction for a wall-mounted shelf, built with mortise and tenon joints. The fact the\u00a0project was dealt with in such a manner, shows the willingness to engage these kinds of\u00a0challenges with seriousness and a certain claim to quality and that it is not only about\u00a0practicality and pure function, for such a shelf could have been easily assembled withjust tape and cardboard. It was fun for us to join the working process and thinking with\u00a0them about the construction and making, but more importantly, it was fun for them to be\u00a0challenged in making something useful and to make that beautifully. Mohammed, who\u00a0came up with the idea of using joinery, later joked saying he would love to make such\u00a0shelves for the whole camp - and we hoped, it was not merely a joke, but a mentality that we\u00a0could continue to work with. In fact, we left all the spare materials in their rooms and by our next visit they had built another two shelves and a small storage for clothes under one of the beds.","tag_id":"2792"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3199","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:28","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"process","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3200","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:28","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"The question is if more people in the camp would share the same enthusiasm. Ideally, a craftsman could be found to take the role of a tutor to guide the others into the basics of building. On our last visit in the camp we learnt that the the camp\u2019s organizers are taking help of one of the refugees who used to be a tailor. He now has his working space (a table with a sewing machine) at the intern clothes depot and helps fixing the garments before they\u2019re given out.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3201","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:28","entity_id":"6514","entity_type":"node","quote":"We feel the answer to our problem lies in establishing and expanding that very concept in other camps as well - to involve people in the daily happenings and motivate them to do what they can do best. We will research the willingness amongst the refugees to join such a program as soon as soon as Ramadan is over.","tag_id":"2793"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3202","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"23487","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How might we build reusable furniture in a refugee camps?\nHow might we build long-lasting furniture in a refugee camp?\nHow might we build environmentally friendly disposable furniture in a refugee camp?\nHow might we build furniture in a refugee camp that I'll want to keep later?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3203","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:29","entity_id":"23487","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I don't mean to say these are questions to be answered, rather just using them as stimulation to get to some other question(s). Or just forget about them if you think their\u00a0rubbish! :-)","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3204","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:30","entity_id":"23487","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm thinking on strong materials but it could be many things really like making it personal, giving it an emotional side to it (more than it already has), for example using pictures of friends from the camp, signatures, words. Could this become some sort of 'souvenir'? Could this be sold to the locals? (also serving the purpose of integration). Maybe it's something that serves different purposes (multi-functions)?","tag_id":"2794"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3205","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:30","entity_id":"23490","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Exactly the same point about young men not being catered to was made by @Alex Levene in the context of The Jungle. We have been fantasizing about \"emergent\" refugee camps being made of only a welcome committee, fast Internet and construction material; the newcomers themselves would build what they need.","tag_id":"2782"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3206","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:30","entity_id":"23490","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Exactly the same point about young men not being catered to was made by @Alex Levene in the context of The Jungle. We have been fantasizing about \"emergent\" refugee camps being made of only a welcome committee, fast Internet and construction material; the newcomers themselves would build what they need.","tag_id":"1871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3207","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:30","entity_id":"23490","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We have been fantasizing about \"emergent\" refugee camps being made of only a welcome committee, fast Internet and construction material; the newcomers themselves would build what they need.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3208","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:31","entity_id":"23490","entity_type":"comment","quote":". We have been fantasizing about \"emergent\" refugee camps being made of only a welcome committee, fast Internet and construction material; the newcomers themselves would build what they need.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3209","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:31","entity_id":"23532","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These are exactly the questions we are dealing with right now. We started off with honeycomb cardboard as you see on the pictures because its very easy to work with even if you dont have proffessional tools. The Problem though: it\u00b4s not long lasting. The stuff we build with the the refugees about a month ago is already loosing its shape.","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3210","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:31","entity_id":"23532","entity_type":"comment","quote":"These are exactly the questions we are dealing with right now. We started off with honeycomb cardboard as you see on the pictures because its very easy to work with even if you dont have proffessional tools. The Problem though: it\u00b4s not long lasting. The stuff we build with the the refugees about a month ago is already loosing its shape.","tag_id":"2796"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3211","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:31","entity_id":"23487","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I'm thinking on strong materials but it could be many things really like making it personal, giving it an emotional side to it (more than it already has), for example using pictures of friends from the camp, signatures, words. Could this become some sort of 'souvenir'? Could this be sold to the locals? (also serving the purpose of integration). Maybe it's something that serves different purposes (multi-functions)?","tag_id":"2796"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3212","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:32","entity_id":"23532","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How can we make it personal though? Are people still motivated if every Box looks the same in the end?","tag_id":"2794"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3213","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:32","entity_id":"23532","entity_type":"comment","quote":"That seems to be another Problem: every camp has different rules, so its almost impossible to find a general context.","tag_id":"2797"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3214","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:32","entity_id":"23532","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The Camp we are working in, is quite open. As long as its not dangerous in any ways people can bring whatever they want.","tag_id":"2486"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3215","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:32","entity_id":"23834","entity_type":"comment","quote":"personalized","tag_id":"2794"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3216","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:33","entity_id":"23834","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is a handmade table produced by the roma community living on the outskirts of my hometown, in a rubish dump . The table was purchased by a hip bar downtown (I\u00a0think that at an auction..)\u00a0and is currently under great use. Photo from Made in Pata Rat facebook page. I will see if I can get in touch with someone who can better report on this story.\n\n  \n\n  \n    4 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2798"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3217","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:33","entity_id":"23487","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Some inspiration: - cardboard furniture (http:\/\/inhabitat.com\/tag\/cardboard-furniture\/)","tag_id":"2798"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3218","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:33","entity_id":"24148","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you want to personalize with few resources - try making your own paint. I recommend you use non-toxic pigment (and still use masks - just to spread awareness), and there are a bunch of non-toxic to fairly harmless liquids to mix stuff into (e.g linseed oil*). You can get a lot done with mortar and pestle for personalization scale.","tag_id":"2799"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3219","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:33","entity_id":"24148","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you want to personalize with few resources - try making your own paint. I recommend you use non-toxic pigment (and still use masks - just to spread awareness), and there are a bunch of non-toxic to fairly harmless liquids to mix stuff into (e.g linseed oil*). You can get a lot done with mortar and pestle for personalization scale.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3220","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:34","entity_id":"24148","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Pull broken head-phones out of the trash and fix them (9\/10 are broken at the jack, you can fix them with almost nothing, if you are good you can re-use the solder that is already on them. Then you only need a lighter\/candle and e.g. some liquid adhesive and string to fix things permanently. A quiet atmosphere and my (home) sounds around me help my mood a lot.","tag_id":"2800"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3221","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:34","entity_id":"24148","entity_type":"comment","quote":"LEDs are another option for color personalization instead of paint. If you DIY, just make sure you understand what resistor you need. You will need one unless you do plug in LED-bands which are relatively expensive (but still not bad, you could also cannibalize them). If treated right LEDs will last forever though.","tag_id":"2800"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3222","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:34","entity_id":"24152","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You could host a RC and perhaps keep some of the pieces for parts and training. Of course you can also encourage people to donate some semi-working things or decent enough tools (no one should work with shit tools!)\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2801"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3223","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:34","entity_id":"24152","entity_type":"comment","quote":"You could host a RC and perhaps keep some of the pieces for parts and training. Of course you can also encourage people to donate some semi-working things or decent enough tools (no one should work with shit tools!)\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentrepair cafeAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2791"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3224","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:34","entity_id":"23630","entity_type":"comment","quote":"creating sort of economy inside the temporary shelters\/housing - so that the produce of the inhabitants could be sold outside, either as affordable fixes for the houses, or maybe as crafts, if higher quality materials were provided?","tag_id":"2798"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3225","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:35","entity_id":"23927","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We will try to build up a community inside the camp, where everyone is an active part.","tag_id":"2622"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3226","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:35","entity_id":"23927","entity_type":"comment","quote":"for example how to motivate people @Natalia Skoczylas it could go in that direction","tag_id":"2802"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3227","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:36","entity_id":"23927","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Besides that we still want to realise our modular furniture system at the ICC Berlin. The Malteser are very interested too and already said that 30 of them will be there and help with the workshop!\u00a0We might get a sponsorship, but it would still be great if we could raise the money via our startnext Campaign. We\u00b4re still happy about support :)! https:\/\/www.startnext.com\/sava","tag_id":"2803"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3228","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:36","entity_id":"23931","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We started to create an online curriculum that can teach you programming and goes from \"what's a browser\" to \"how to build an app\". It's free and you can have online chat support and if you happen to be in berlin, on tuesdays and fridays you can have face2face support at a local meetup\u00a0:-)","tag_id":"2804"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3229","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:36","entity_id":"23931","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the future you will be equipped to start your self employed career - either by bootstrapping your own app\/company or working as a freelance developer for agencies\/clients\/customer or whatever else you have in mind. You can work from anywhere if you have a laptop with an internet connection.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3230","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:36","entity_id":"23931","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In the future you will be equipped to start your self employed career - either by bootstrapping your own app\/company or working as a freelance developer for agencies\/clients\/customer or whatever else you have in mind. You can work from anywhere if you have a laptop with an internet connection.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3231","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:37","entity_id":"24147","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Get some fairly decent CAD skills without the cost. And share some of what you make with the rest of us. Onshape.com allows CAD straight from the browser (of a decent computer or notebook). Check out who is behind it, those are some of the CAD Urgestein folks, and everything is fully legit.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3232","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:37","entity_id":"24145","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what you're doing it's really interesting! I would like to know something more... how many refugees are already involved? Which are the main results? Refugees need to have particular skills to start?","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3233","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:37","entity_id":"23927","entity_type":"comment","quote":"From September i\u00b4ll be working at the ROC21 Project (http:\/\/roc21.openstate.cc). As I\u00a0already gained\u00a0a little bit experience at the SAVA project, they asked me to be part of the Team. I\u00b4m looking forward to that, because now we can think in bigger scales. We will try to build up a community inside the camp, where everyone is an active part. Thinks like an Urban Garden on top of the building or\u00a0an actual woodworkshop are under discussion. But there are a lot of issues to face, for example how to motivate people @Natalia Skoczylas it could go in that direction. Would be great to find some kind of reward for peoples work, even if it\u00b4s not money. I\u00b4ll keep you guys updated!","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3234","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"24176","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We currently have around a half a dozen refugees involved in our e-learning program that actually learn and some more in the community, but we are pre-launch.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3235","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"24176","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We currently have around a half a dozen refugees involved in our e-learning program that actually learn and some more in the community, but we are pre-launch.","tag_id":"2805"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3236","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"24147","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Get some fairly decent CAD skills without the cost. And share some of what you make with the rest of us. Onshape.com allows CAD straight from the browser (of a decent computer or notebook). Check out who is behind it, those are some of the CAD Urgestein folks, and everything is fully legit.","tag_id":"2805"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3237","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"23931","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Check:\n1. The Curriculum\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist...\n\n2. The Support Chat\nhttps:\/\/gitter.im\/codingamigos\/learners\n\n3. The regular berlin bases support face2face meetup\nhttp:\/\/www.meetup.com\/de-DE\/codingamigos\/\n\nDon't count on the government to magically create jobs. Get yourself some digital skills and start RIGHT NOW!\u00a0:-)\n\nHope to see some of you people\u00a0in the chat or in person at one of our regular meetups :-)","tag_id":"2805"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3238","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"24176","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Refugees dont need any skills to start. we start with \"whats a browser\" and \"how to create an email account\" and progress to how to build your own web app over the course of ~120 videos for now. More will follow soon to diversify what can be learned.","tag_id":"2480"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3239","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:39","entity_id":"24186","entity_type":"comment","quote":"She was saying elsewhere, in her own words, that language is key to connect newcomers to the new setting, but also arguing for activities like the ones you propose. Do you manage to break throguh the language barrier, or have people helping with\u00a0that? Either way, well done, it seems there's a lot you have going on and quite some activity (checked your live chat, great one\u00a0hehe).\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2773"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3240","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24205","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Sometimes we have beginners, but we have other refugees around who help out.","tag_id":"2773"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3241","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24205","entity_type":"comment","quote":"...at least when it comes to teaching and IT skills.\nSadly, in germany many people do not speak english well and feel very uncomfortable when speaking it, so they rather dont speak it and\nsend everyone who doesnt speak good german home.\n\nWe hope teaching digital skills will help them find remote jobs","tag_id":"2773"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3242","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24153","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If you are interested, there is now University program called \"Migration and Diversity\" in this University: https:\/\/www.studium.uni-kiel.de\/de\/studienangebot\/studienfaecher\/migration-und-diversitaet-ma","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3243","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24153","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I found that out when discussing things with the people who help out at a refugee center close to there. There ought to be some mutual interest in some of the activities... apparently it is a new thing - so there is probably a lot of learning for everyone involved.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentmigrationAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2556"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3244","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24398","entity_type":"comment","quote":"The Eur Cultural Foundation has a yearly programme for grassroots initiatives and a call for next year closing on Sep 20. The topic is \"Moving Communities\". @Tomma I thought you guys might be interested:","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3245","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24877","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is really nice to hear. Was just talking with 2 of my Syrian friends and they said it's very important to give some self inniciative push to the newcomers, because they are just being sent from a place to a place to fill this or that form and they become somehow passive, so helping them stay active and creative is super important. Like your approach a lot.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3246","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:40","entity_id":"24877","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is really nice to hear. Was just talking with 2 of my Syrian friends and they said it's very important to give some self inniciative push to the newcomers, because they are just being sent from a place to a place to fill this or that form and they become somehow passive, so helping them stay active and creative is super important. Like your approach a lot.","tag_id":"2663"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3247","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 17:41","entity_id":"24877","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is really nice to hear. Was just talking with 2 of my Syrian friends and they said it's very important to give some self inniciative push to the newcomers, because they are just being sent from a place to a place to fill this or that form and they become somehow passive, so helping them stay active and creative is super important. Like your approach a lot.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3248","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:26","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"To those of us in the UK the Calais \u2018Jungle\u2019 has become synonymous with the migration and asylum crisis that has occurred in Europe over the past 2 years. It is frequently in our papers and on our televisions, yet beyond the UK and the direct environment of Calais the Calais camp has not received the kind of attention it deserves.","tag_id":"1883"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3249","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:26","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u2018The Jungle\u2019, as it has become known, is a large camp on the edge of the Calais port area. It sits on top of a series of sand dunes, small lakes and wastelands on the very edge of the French coastline, right by the lorry parking area at the port. Before it was settled it was an industrial dumping ground, and previous checks of the ground have found traces of heavy metallic elements like Cobalt, as well as large amounts of old asbestos panelling that had broken down.","tag_id":"2806"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3250","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:26","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"The camp is largely made up of young men, although there are small numbers of families, women and young children as well as around 350 unaccompanied children between the age of 12-16. A number of organisations sprang up that work with the women and children on site, provided youth clubs, teaching and English lessons. [http:\/\/www.calaidipedia.co.uk\/camp-initiatives] [http:\/\/www.calaisjungleyouth.com\/]","tag_id":"1871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3251","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:26","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"As a result, no single government or NGO organisation has responsibility for the activities and structures on camp. Everything that has grown up has happened through self-organisation, communication and collaboration between new and existing charities both French-based and in the UK.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3252","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:28","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"L\u2019Auberge exists solely on donations, providing daily hot food deliveries, daily dry food deliveries to allow residents to cook for themselves, clothing drops, and since my arrival a mobile distribution service that goes from shelter to shelter, assessing individual and community needs and providing aid in the form of blankets, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, lights and a number of other personal items.","tag_id":"2511"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3253","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:28","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"All of these services are coordinated by long to medium term volunteers, who spend their own money and time to care for the people on camp without receiving any direct pay. Sometimes fundraised money is spent to provide accommodation and travel expenses to volunteers but a large majority of people live out here entirely on the own funds.","tag_id":"2807"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3254","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:30","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Originally the camp was made up of tents and very temporary structures. But from around September last year a number of new charity organisations and volunteer structures made it their plans to help improve the quality of the camp\u00a0[http:\/\/www.ahomeforwinter.org\/].","tag_id":"2604"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3255","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:30","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Alongside the humanitarian and social aid there are library and reading services [http:\/\/www.calaidipedia.co.uk\/jungle-books-library], theatre and arts activities [http:\/\/goodchance.org.uk\/], community kitchens [https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OneSpiritAshramKitchen\/][https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/The-Belgian-Kitchen-1736739086546935\/], hot food distribution, dry food goods distribution and daily clothing distributions provided from a central warehouse [http:\/\/www.laubergedesmigrants.fr\/], amongst many others [http:\/\/time.com\/4233206\/calais-jungle-shops\/].","tag_id":"2808"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3256","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:30","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Alongside the humanitarian and social aid there are library and reading services [http:\/\/www.calaidipedia.co.uk\/jungle-books-library], theatre and arts activities [http:\/\/goodchance.org.uk\/], community kitchens [https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OneSpiritAshramKitchen\/][https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/The-Belgian-Kitchen-1736739086546935\/], hot food distribution, dry food goods distribution and daily clothing distributions provided from a central warehouse [http:\/\/www.laubergedesmigrants.fr\/], amongst many others [http:\/\/time.com\/4233206\/calais-jungle-shops\/].","tag_id":"2809"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3257","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:30","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Although MSF, GWB and Unicef run services on the site, and have provided some care to the camps the site itself is not officially recognised by the French or UK governments, and as such has no requirements to meet basic human rights, or follow local building or health and safety guidelines.","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3258","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:31","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Increasingly we are seeing aid, and charities from further afield in Europe coming to Calais to help, creating a multi-national series of solutions that have grown up without any direct hierarchy or guidance.","tag_id":"2810"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3259","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:31","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"Increasingly we are seeing aid, and charities from further afield in Europe coming to Calais to help, creating a multi-national series of solutions that have grown up without any direct hierarchy or guidance.","tag_id":"2811"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3260","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:35","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"The majority of residents in the camp chose to not take these options as they are not looking to seek asylum in France, but are trying to get to the UK to reconnect with families. This disconnect between what the French authorities want to achieve with the residents and what the residents themselves want to achieve goes a long way toward explaining the conflict and central problem at the camp.","tag_id":"2812"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3261","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:36","entity_id":"22460","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is a great story! What it seems to have to teach is this: refugee camps could sprout many more and better services if people were allowed to provide for each other. Score one for self organization.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3262","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:36","entity_id":"22460","entity_type":"comment","quote":"However, from what I read I have the impression that this is a story about the\u00a0volunteers. It is them (you!)\u00a0doing all this amazing stuff. Are refugees themselvesd involved in building and staffing these services and efforts?\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentself-sufficient refugee campsAmelia\n\n  \n    8 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2512"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3263","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:36","entity_id":"6223","entity_type":"node","quote":"All of these services are coordinated by long to medium term volunteers, who spend their own money and time to care for the people on camp without receiving any direct pay. Sometimes fundraised money is spent to provide accommodation and travel expenses to volunteers but a large majority of people live out here entirely on the own funds.","tag_id":"2512"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3264","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:46","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Some of the facilities and services on camp are staffed and operated my residents of the camps. Both the Ashram Kitchen (link above) and the Jungle books use people from the camps to organise (cook, clean, serve, staff etc) their operations. Some parts of it a situated in specific areas of the camp and the people who live close to those amenities operate as security and safety overnight.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3265","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:46","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's very much a case that the residents are very active on site. Whenever organisations start to build additional shelters, or do maintenance\/repairs the locals get heavily involved. At the moment we aren't allowed to bring large-scale building material onto\u00a0the site so resourceful communities and individuals are doing a lot of self building using scavenged wood and tarpualin\/waterproof fabrics. There are lots of skilled people on the camps, some of them have been engineers, large scale construction workers so us volunteers are always happy to bring equipment, hand it out and then stand back and let the professionals handle the work.","tag_id":"2813"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3266","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:46","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's very much a case that the residents are very active on site. Whenever organisations start to build additional shelters, or do maintenance\/repairs the locals get heavily involved. At the moment we aren't allowed to bring large-scale building material onto\u00a0the site so resourceful communities and individuals are doing a lot of self building using scavenged wood and tarpualin\/waterproof fabrics. There are lots of skilled people on the camps, some","tag_id":"2814"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3267","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:46","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's very much a case that the residents are very active on site. Whenever organisations start to build additional shelters, or do maintenance\/repairs the locals get heavily involved. At the moment we aren't allowed to bring large-scale building material onto\u00a0the site so resourceful communities and individuals are doing a lot of self building using scavenged wood and tarpualin\/waterproof fabrics. There are lots of skilled people on the camps, some of them have been engineers, large scale construction workers so us volunteers are always happy to bring equipment, hand it out and then stand back and let the professionals handle the work.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3268","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:47","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My view is that most people living on the camp consider it to be a temporary pit stop before they get to the UK (even if it's 'temporary' for 9 months or more) and so aren't\u00a0keen on setting up services long term on the camp when they could be in a lorry tomorrow night\u00a0heading to Britain.","tag_id":"2802"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3269","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:47","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"My view is that most people living on the camp consider it to be a temporary pit stop before they get to the UK (even if it's 'temporary' for 9 months or more) and so aren't\u00a0keen on setting up services long term on the camp when they could be in a lorry tomorrow night\u00a0heading to Britain. Longer term residents who are more settled in the camp and are looked at as community leaders do a lot more than i am aware of, but in order to find out more about what they were doing to support each other it would be really benefitial to have a few translators who could have more detailled conversations with them. It's those guys who are the real heroes of the story. The volunteer workforce\u00a0are just smiling, friendly couriers really.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentchallenge: motivationAmelia\n\n  \n    3 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2815"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3270","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:47","entity_id":"22479","entity_type":"comment","quote":"were doing to support each other it would be really benefitial to have a few translators who could have more detailled conversations with them. It's those guys who are the real heroes of the story. The volunteer workforce\u00a0are just smiling, friendly couriers really.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commenttemporary housingAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"2545"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3271","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:47","entity_id":"22547","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It's so sad to see that there is no way to move beyond that. And yet you hear stories like this school built by a Nigerian:\u00a0http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-europe-35714129 It's probably fragile and temporary though\u00a0(if still there), but good example.","tag_id":"2815"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3272","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:47","entity_id":"24595","entity_type":"comment","quote":"similar approach and initiatives have been taken in Greece, by many solidarity groups, which try to avoid any connection and dependence from state and formal NGOs, trying to distinct between solidarity and charity, A very\u00a0crucial factor on this issue is the participation of the refugees (or other groups supported).\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2816"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3273","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:52","entity_id":"24595","entity_type":"comment","quote":"is the participation of the refugees (or other groups supported).","tag_id":"2813"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3274","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:52","entity_id":"24600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Totally agree with this. The situation in Calais has the added edge that most of the aid agencies operating there are UK based charities, but they are working in France. There is a need to try to work alongside local authorities (or be seen to) because we are 'outsiders\/foreigners' and 'interfering'","tag_id":"2817"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3275","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"24600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Keeping the refugees in the community as a central\u00a0part of the planning and decision making is a core part of the management though.","tag_id":"2795"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3276","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 18:53","entity_id":"24600","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Keeping the refugees in the community as a central\u00a0part of the planning and decision making is a core part of the management though.","tag_id":"2658"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3277","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:09","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"Demonstration of an OpenCare model of a \u2018makerspace\u2019,","tag_id":"2819"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3278","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:09","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"motor impairment due to e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS),","tag_id":"2820"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3279","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:10","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI)","tag_id":"2821"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3280","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:10","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"spinal cord injury (SCI) c","tag_id":"2822"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3281","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:10","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"laboratory","tag_id":"2792"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3282","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:10","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"There will be mentors (physiotherapists, engineers and designers etc.) and together we will create solutions to personal needs in form of assistive devices.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3283","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:10","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"e. There will be mentors (physiotherapists, engineers and designers etc.) and together we will create solutions to personal needs in form of assistive devices.","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3284","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"A cooperative model where citizens with various skills can work together on realizing devices for use in everyday life, that will improve or maintain individual functional capabilities. This model will explore ways to transfer research results directly to users (target participants). New and existing ideas will be challenged and transformed into methods and assistive technology for activities of daily living. Initial focus will be to demonstrate how the challenges of mobility can be resolved by helping people's creativity in a social environment. One challenges that people often meet is the need for adaptation of tools to be able to perform day-to-day tasks as .abilities change, In the WeHandU laboratory people will be able (and helped) to implement such changes.","tag_id":"2823"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3285","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"A cooperative model where citizens with various skills can work together on realizing devices for use in everyday life, that will improve or maintain individual functional capabilities. This model will explore ways to transfer research results directly to users (target participants). New and existing ideas will be challenged and transformed into methods and assistive technology for activities of daily living. Initial focus will be to demonstrate how the challenges of mobility can be resolved by helping people's creativity in a social environment. One challenges that people often meet is the need for adaptation of tools to be able to perform day-to-day tasks as .abilities change, In the WeHandU laboratory people will be able (and helped) to implement such changes.","tag_id":"1902"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3286","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"Demonstration of an OpenCare model of a \u2018makerspace\u2019, We propose a laboratory where people living with motor impairment due to e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke or spinal cord injury (SCI) can meet and collaborate with other people. There will be mentors (physiotherapists, engineers and designers etc.) and together we will create solutions to personal needs in form of assistive devices. A cooperative model where citizens with various skills can work together on realizing devices for use in everyday life, that will improve or maintain individual functional capabilities. This model will explore ways to transfer research results directly to users (target participants). New and existing ideas will be challenged and transformed into methods and assistive technology for activities of daily living. Initial focus will be to demonstrate how the challenges of mobility can be resolved by helping people's creativity in a social environment. One challenges that people often meet is the need for adaptation of tools to be able to perform day-to-day tasks as .abilities change, In the WeHandU laboratory people will be able (and helped) to implement such changes.","tag_id":"2824"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3287","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:11","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"More participants = more results","tag_id":"2825"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3288","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:12","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"The new infrastructures of makerspaces (also known as fablabs or hackerspaces), allowing the do-it-yourself construction of objects, lend itself as a host for the WeHandU initiative.","tag_id":"2819"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3289","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:12","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"(e.g. 3D printing)","tag_id":"2013"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3290","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:12","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"It\u2019s a open source (meaning that all details of how to replicate are publically available) device for strengthening the hand, using FES (mecfes.wikispaces.com).","tag_id":"1914"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3291","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:12","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":". It\u2019s a open source (meaning that all details of how to replicate are publically available) device for strengthening the hand, using FES (mecfes.wikispaces.com).","tag_id":"1903"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3292","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:13","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"preserving autonomy","tag_id":"2826"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3293","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:13","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"ctive low-cost collaboration process","tag_id":"2003"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3294","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:14","entity_id":"24058","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what it would be like for patients to work side by side with researchers and makers.","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3295","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:14","entity_id":"24058","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But to be sure: are you working on a makerspace or on a series of activities to happen in one or more existing spaces?","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3296","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:14","entity_id":"24058","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I read this and also the full project description, and I see it ties nicely to Rune's question from before:\u00a0what it would be like for patients to work side by side with researchers and makers. But to be sure: are you working on a makerspace or on a series of activities to happen in one or more existing spaces? And where?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentresearch questionAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3297","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:16","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"We need a hub to share ideas, thats where I hope OpenCare & Edgeryders come in.","tag_id":"2827"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3298","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:16","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"cover many diciplines (also just as contact persons)","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3299","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:16","entity_id":"6667","entity_type":"node","quote":"here will be mentors (physiotherapists, engineers and designers etc.) and together we will create solutions to personal needs in form of assistive devices.","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3300","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:17","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hopefully with shared MISSION and VALUES,","tag_id":"2828"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3301","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:17","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why: Because it will fill a need that the healthsector is not meeting. Personalized, responsible selfcare and building a DIRECT bridge between healthcare professionals\/researchers and users.","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3302","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:17","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why: Because it will fill a need that the healthsector is not meeting. Personalized, responsible selfcare and building a DIRECT bridge between healthcare professionals\/researchers and users.","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3303","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:17","entity_id":"24061","entity_type":"comment","quote":"then we know about a number of other solutions for other physical functions. When you work with people you find solutions.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3304","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:18","entity_id":"24059","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we really need some clinical people or just some epathic persons. Often what people really need is just to talk.","tag_id":"2829"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3305","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:18","entity_id":"24059","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we really need some clinical peopl","tag_id":"2830"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3306","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:18","entity_id":"24060","entity_type":"comment","quote":"what it would be like for patients to work side by side with researchers\".","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3307","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:18","entity_id":"24060","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Now, if you, say, make a survey of what colour of wheelchar is preferred, you need permissions from ethic comittee, legal paperwork etc, = >2k\u20ac and\u00a0>2-3 months delay","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3308","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:19","entity_id":"24060","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Now, if you, say, make a survey of what colour of wheelchar is preferred, you need permissions from ethic comittee, legal paperwork etc, = >2k\u20ac and\u00a0>2-3 months delay","tag_id":"2831"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3309","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:19","entity_id":"24060","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This initiative is not intended as research, not intended as competing with hospital regulations. It's aim is to join experts (=people dedicating time to making mistakes) with newbees (people spending time adapting\/improving to new\/chronic physical conditions.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentlegalityAmelia\n\n  \n    No search results.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3310","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:19","entity_id":"24060","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This initiative is not intended as research, not intended as competing with hospital regulations.","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3311","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:20","entity_id":"24120","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is\u00a0exactly\u00a0the core idea of opencare: communities endowed with both care problems\u00a0and\u00a0care solutions, equipped with collective smarts and open knowledge.","tag_id":"2832"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3312","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:20","entity_id":"24120","entity_type":"comment","quote":"communities endowed with both care problems\u00a0and\u00a0care solutions, equipped with collective smarts and open knowledge.","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3313","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:20","entity_id":"24120","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But it maintains a hard distinctions between patients and researchers, problem-bearers and solution-makers, consumers and producers. This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa.","tag_id":"2813"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3314","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:20","entity_id":"24120","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But it maintains a hard distinctions between patients and researchers, problem-bearers and solution-makers, consumers and producers. This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa.\u00a0\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentactive participationAmelia\n\n  \n    9 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3315","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24120","entity_type":"comment","quote":"But it maintains a hard distinctions between patients and researchers, problem-bearers and solution-makers, consumers and producers. This is about patients","tag_id":"2833"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3316","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24181","entity_type":"comment","quote":"This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa'.","tag_id":"2833"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3317","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24181","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. You coined it perfectly '\u00a0This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa'. Actually we try to avoid terms like patients (https:\/\/en.wiktionary.org\/wiki\/patient) but prefer participants, mentors and facilitators differentiating the role of engagement.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3318","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24181","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. You coined it perfectly '\u00a0This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa'. Actually we try to avoid terms like patients (https:\/\/en.wiktionary.org\/wiki\/patient) but prefer participants, mentors and facilitators differentiating the role of engagement.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentpatients AS researchersAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3319","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24181","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks, @Alberto. You coined it perfectly '\u00a0This is about patients\u00a0being\u00a0researchers, and viceversa'. Actually we try to avoid terms like patients (https:\/\/en.wiktionary.org\/wiki\/patient) but prefer participants, mentors and facilitators differentiating the role of engagement.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3320","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:21","entity_id":"24175","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I was also asked to try and help to find physiotherapists and patients who'd like to volunteer their time to work on their research","tag_id":"2830"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3321","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:22","entity_id":"24175","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@Noemi, @Alberto - I\u00a0had a short conversation with @Rune and @Alexander Shumsky\u00a0yesterday. Besides discussing OPENandchange, I was also asked to try and help to find physiotherapists and patients who'd like to volunteer their time to work on their research. Do you know of anyone in the community who could be of help here? Or a good way to connect? They really want to have people from Milano and around, in order to be able to work hands on and regularly with them.","tag_id":"2834"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3322","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:22","entity_id":"24201","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I am hoping one of you can help connect Rune and his team to practitioners and patients interested to volunteer to explore how\u00a0assistive technology can move forward and into use?\u00a0@Rossana_Torri, @Franca, @Francesco Maria ZAVA, @Alberto Simonetti ?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2834"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3323","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:22","entity_id":"24180","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks @Natalia, re 'volunteer their time to work on their research' \u00a0I'd like to point out that we do not consider it research, rather a quest. The research has been done, it's about applying the results and create value for the comunity.\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2835"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3324","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:22","entity_id":"24202","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Some time ago, just before the OpenCare Project's start, I had tried to involve the LEDHA (http:\/\/www.ledha.it\/) that, as reference body for the associations of disabled people, could then and could today contribute to the construction of competent connections as parties concerned for the development of \"WeHandU\". I believe that the proposal to Rune can actively engage these people.","tag_id":"1943"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3325","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"24202","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi\n\nSome time ago, just before the OpenCare Project's start, I had tried to involve the LEDHA (http:\/\/www.ledha.it\/) that, as reference body for the associations of disabled people, could then and could today contribute to the construction of competent connections as parties concerned for the development of \"WeHandU\". I believe that the proposal to Rune can actively engage these people.\nOf course I agree on the role of WeMake as a reference point and work space! : D","tag_id":"1950"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3326","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:23","entity_id":"24202","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Hi\n\nSome time ago, just before the OpenCare Project's start, I had tried to involve the LEDHA (http:\/\/www.ledha.it\/) that, as reference body for the associations of disabled people, could then and could today contribute to the construction of competent connections as parties concerned for the development of \"WeHandU\". I believe that the proposal to Rune can actively engage these people.\nOf course I agree on the role of WeMake as a reference point and work space! : D\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentparticipatory design\/collaborationAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1962"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3327","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:26","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"What is family? This is both a question that is hard to answer, but equally quite easy; it depends on how you approach it. Quite a lot of people still see family in the given Husband, Wife, Kids in a family house, with a pet or whatever, making ends meet, educating each other and growing alonside each other experiencing life. The nuclear family as it were - is this sort of life achieveable for young people now, and is it something that is still desirable?","tag_id":"2836"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3328","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:26","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"The nuclear family as it were - is this sort of life achieveable for young people now, and is it something that is still desirable?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3329","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:26","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"I think that is why the very concept of family is changing.","tag_id":"2837"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3330","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:27","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"Why is the idea of a nuclear family strange for a young city dweller like myself?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3331","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:27","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"With this geographical move, people create their own strong friendships in a way to create their own family\/support unit\/call it what you will - I know that certainly is something that I have done.","tag_id":"1882"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3332","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:27","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"For people younger than myself","tag_id":"1876"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3333","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:28","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"o housing and money","tag_id":"2023"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3334","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:28","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"I know that I will never be able to afford a house on my own","tag_id":"2766"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3335","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:29","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":", banks not willing to back mortgages, and the rental market seemingly being an inescapable trap for most young people - the idea of family changes.","tag_id":"2838"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3336","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:29","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"live a much more alternative lifestyle than my parents did, and whilst they were very open to my alternative nature growing up, they were working class people who didn't want as much from life as I did.","tag_id":"2534"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3337","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 19:29","entity_id":"984","entity_type":"node","quote":"Away from the housing and financial aspects of what family means - why would family life be different to the one I grew up in? I live a much more alternative lifestyle than my parents did, and whilst they were very open to my alternative nature growing up, they were working class people who didn't want as much from life as I did. They wanted to raise their kids right (which they did), have the occasional holiday (yup) and go to the pub with their friends (yes). I would see my family life as a different thing, and would want as many of my friends involved as possible as they would bring a different angle on things - a much more varied point of view. The nuclear family doesn't exist in my mind as the family I have created for myself since leaving home is too great to not have an involvement in where I go from here on in, and I believe a lot of people would think in a similar way. As the world changes, so will relationships. As people move away from what they've always known, communities will be shaped differently. Young people see this and they won't be guided to create an old fashioned model (as politicians are so often found to espouse the moralities of!) if it doesn't fit their lives.","tag_id":"2839"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3338","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:06","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"building autonomy in the wake of a dying culture","tag_id":"2826"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3339","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:07","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"collective material and organizational capacities i","tag_id":"1951"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3340","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:07","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"workshop, library, kitchen, and meeting space, we focus on efforts to self-organize, connect, create infrastructures, and develop greater individual and collective efficacy.","tag_id":"2842"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3341","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 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23:24","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"States of mental health become symbols of individualized weakness","tag_id":"1862"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3355","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:24","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"while never addressing the overwhelming emptiness of modern life","tag_id":"1848"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3356","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:24","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"atomized","tag_id":"2851"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3357","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:25","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"If we refuse this logic, begin to express the anger necessary for a health that recognizes the truly horrific nature of the time we\u2019re living in and develop shared practices of care that diffuse that isolation, we can begin to grow the collective backbone we so desperately need.","tag_id":"1948"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3358","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 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23:34","entity_id":"23906","entity_type":"comment","quote":"by how much, and what kind of, intersection your activities have with theirs","tag_id":"2855"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3388","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:34","entity_id":"23906","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Registrations\/certifications\/licensing are in place as fences, one of the tools in the arsenal of safety in healthcare.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3389","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:35","entity_id":"23906","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Registrations\/certifications\/licensing are in place as fences, one of the tools in the arsenal of safety in healthcare... it is possible to negotiate ways out when it is proven that safety is guaranteed never the less... this may imply lobbying and meetings with authorities, but one can find examples from prior cases that are useful... as instance medical students can practice some medical activities under mentoring before being graduated and licensed... but the University Hospital has a wide safety net set up...","tag_id":"2861"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3390","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 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23:35","entity_id":"23908","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Systems of fences (certification\/licenses\/etc) are not always an innovator's enemy. Dealing with responsibility is a lot easier (and often, paradoxically cheaper in the long run) than dealing with accountability.","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3395","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"23908","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If your innovation is specialized, small in scale, or incremental (hence fitting well in the ecosystem where the\u00a0incumbents are thriving), maybe it's easier to figure out how to obtain certifications and licenses, than how to establish safety nets and sandboxes to work outside of them (formally,\u00a0but within the purpose of defending your \"users\").","tag_id":"1967"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3396","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"23908","entity_type":"comment","quote":"If your innovation is specialized, small in scale, or incremental (hence fitting well in the ecosystem where the\u00a0incumbents are thriving), maybe it's easier to figure out how to obtain certifications and licenses, than how to establish safety nets and sandboxes to work outside of them (formally,\u00a0but within the purpose of defending your \"users\").","tag_id":"2861"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3397","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"23908","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Don't always start from the assumption that, because others complain about the regulations (often as a narrative to raise their prices), they are indeed an obstacle for you. Do your own due diligence, before thinking of how to work beyond (rather than around) them.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentregulationAmelia\n\n  \n    3 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2855"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3398","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:36","entity_id":"24024","entity_type":"comment","quote":"@marcomanca, I do agree to some extent. However we need data. Do you have ideas of the costs & times that you can provide?","tag_id":"2863"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3399","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"24024","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Approval \u00a0from the ministry of health for a medical device (15k\u20ac >2 years)","tag_id":"2677"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3400","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Very interesting @Woodbinehealth , thanks for sharing. We have been talking about autonomy in a health care context mostly influenced by this article about the Amish and their community-based approach to health care. The article is striking on many levels. They use the word \"autonomy\" in the sense of \"a state of\u00a0not\u00a0having to be coupled with the world at large in a way we find troubling.\" Some people in Edgeryders uphold a similar concept, dependency reduction.","tag_id":"2826"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3401","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Very interesting @Woodbinehealth , thanks for sharing. We have been talking about autonomy in a health care context mostly influenced by this article about the Amish and their community-based approach to health care. The article is striking on many levels. They use the word \"autonomy\" in the sense of \"a state of\u00a0not\u00a0having to be coupled with the world at large in a way we find troubling.\" Some people in Edgeryders uphold a similar concept, dependency reduction.","tag_id":"2651"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3402","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:37","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"community-based approach","tag_id":"1907"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3403","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:39","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"prevention","tag_id":"2864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3404","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"preventative","tag_id":"2864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3405","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Which brings me to a question: wellness, exercise, nutrition\u00a0are the low hanging fruit, the place where you are likely to get most results per unit of effort. Why not stick to them? Why struggle with licenses and regulatory hurdles?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3406","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"wellness, exercise, nutrition\u00a0are the low hanging fruit, the place where you are likely to get most results per unit of effort. Why not stick to them?","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3407","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Why struggle with licenses and regulatory hurdles?","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3408","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:40","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"And again: you mention sustainability, and well you should. Are your present activities sustainable? Or are they bleeding out money?","tag_id":"1981"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3409","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Or are they bleeding out money?","tag_id":"2627"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3410","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"\u201cwellness\u201d becomes commodified.","tag_id":"2498"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3411","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"23915","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Very interesting @Woodbinehealth , thanks for sharing. We have been talking about autonomy in a health care context mostly influenced by this article about the Amish and their community-based approach to health care. The article is striking on many levels. They use the word \"autonomy\" in the sense of \"a state of\u00a0not\u00a0having to be coupled with the world at large in a way we find troubling.\" Some people in Edgeryders uphold a similar concept, dependency reduction.","tag_id":"2865"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3412","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Amish communities,","tag_id":"2865"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3413","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:41","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Zapatista models","tag_id":"2866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3414","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:42","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"rom the Zapatistas","tag_id":"2866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3415","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"prevention","tag_id":"2864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3416","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:44","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"differentiate ourselves from other \"wellness groups\" which focus on yoga and massage and nutrition.","tag_id":"2005"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3417","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"current state of health in the US is that when people do get sick, they are forced to access health institutions","tag_id":"2517"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3418","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"6644","entity_type":"node","quote":"As we begin answering questions of autonomy, we are faced with the myriad of material obstacles in our way. \u00a0Health, or our lack thereof, can be seen as a crucial weakness in the revolutionary struggle. \u00a0We are tied to a \u201cmodern\u201d health system that fundamentally removes our bodies from a larger physical reality. \u00a0We are made to become cells in revolt, aberrant genes, failed organs, physicalities riddled with disease. \u00a0Disease becomes individualized as \u201chealth\u201d and \u201cwellness\u201d becomes commodified. \u00a0States of mental health become symbols of individualized weakness. Propensities toward depressed states, or anxious disorders, and \u201cimbalances\u201d in the brain necessitate chemical intervention, while never addressing the overwhelming emptiness of modern life. \u00a0An insane mind is the mind that can adapt to an insane society, and from the news today, we are surely going insane. \u00a0Insanity as the only rational response to an insane world, but what contemporary visions of \u201chealth\u201d require of us, in order to perpetuate this economy, is that we be atomized, necessarily taking on our struggles alone, seeing them as the individual product of a weak, chemically imbalanced mind. If we refuse this logic, begin to express the anger necessary for a health that recognizes the truly horrific nature of the time we\u2019re living in and develop shared practices of care that diffuse that isolation, we can begin to grow the collective backbone we so desperately need.","tag_id":"2517"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3419","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"current state of health in the US is that when people do get sick, they are forced to access health institutions","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3420","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:45","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Most people do not have ready access to primary care doctors (usual wait time is 3 months) and without insurance, it is too costly.","tag_id":"2677"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3421","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Most people do not have ready access to primary care doctors (usual wait time is 3 months) and without insurance, it is too costly.","tag_id":"2673"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3422","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Most people do not have ready access to primary care doctors (usual wait time is 3 months) and without insurance, it is too costly.","tag_id":"2867"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3423","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Most people do not have ready access to primary care doctors (usual wait time is 3 months) and without insurance, it is too costly.","tag_id":"2868"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3424","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:46","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"insurance","tag_id":"2869"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3425","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"23934","entity_type":"comment","quote":"setting up complementary infrastructure\u00a0to the current state provided one, enabling\u00a0training for non-medical workers,\u00a0prevention coupled with basic treatment..","tag_id":"2514"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3426","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"23926","entity_type":"comment","quote":"context, we want to be able to provide some care for people so that their minor health concerns can be treated without having to go to the hospital. \u00a0But obviously always cognizant of our own limitations in care.","tag_id":"2514"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3427","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"23934","entity_type":"comment","quote":"ng\u00a0training for non-medical workers,\u00a0prevention coupled with basic treatment..","tag_id":"2540"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3428","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"23934","entity_type":"comment","quote":"acupuncture","tag_id":"2668"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3429","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:47","entity_id":"23934","entity_type":"comment","quote":"How do you work with or around licensures\/certifications to provide safe care?\" perhaps @steelweaver and his\u00a0experience can help.\u00a0He is\u00a0in the process of setting up an acupuncture\u00a0clinic at the edge of (commercial) regulations.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentalternative infrastructureAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"1935"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3430","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23934","entity_type":"comment","quote":"As to your question \"How do you work with or around licensures\/certifications to provide safe care?\" perhaps @steelweaver and his\u00a0experience can help.\u00a0He is\u00a0in the process of setting up an acupuncture\u00a0clinic at the edge of (commercial) regulations.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo CommentlegalityAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2861"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3431","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23941","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a very good story on the New York Times about a guy who dived into the accessible data about patients and used certain patterns to start fixing the most obvious failures of the health care system. For example, he looked at which buildings in the city received huge amount of emergency visits and hospital admissions - and started solving the problem by opening a practice inside the very building, where patients are taught about healthy habits and watched over regularly, successfully decreasing the\u00a0number of emergencies and helping save a lot of money.","tag_id":"1969"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3432","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23941","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a very good story on the New York Times about a guy who dived into the accessible data about patients and used certain patterns to start fixing the most obvious failures of the health care system. For example, he looked at which buildings in the city received huge amount of emergency visits and hospital admissions - and started solving the problem by opening a practice inside the very building, where patients are taught about healthy habits and watched over regularly, successfully decreasing the\u00a0number of emergencies and helping save a lot of money. It sounds very much like Bookchin\u00a0to me: small communities tackling local problems, using\u00a0collectives\u00a0procedures and new technology.","tag_id":"2870"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3433","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23941","entity_type":"comment","quote":"There is a very good story on the New York Times about a guy who dived into the accessible data about patients and used certain patterns to start fixing the most obvious failures of the health care system. For example, he looked at which buildings in the city received huge amount of emergency visits and hospital admissions - and started solving the problem by opening a practice inside the very building, where patients are taught about healthy habits and watched over regularly, successfully decreasing the\u00a0number of emergencies and helping save a lot of money. It sounds very much like Bookchin\u00a0to me: small communities tackling local problems, using\u00a0collectives\u00a0procedures and new technology.","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3434","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:48","entity_id":"23941","entity_type":"comment","quote":"small communities tackling local problems, using\u00a0collectives\u00a0procedures and new technology.","tag_id":"2009"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3435","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:49","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really like what you've written and am excited to learn about the existence of the Autonomy General Assembly. I think this sort of advocacy is critical and echo @natalia-skoczylas when she observes that this sort of work sounds like Bookchin's suggestions for a method to free ourselves from Statist and corporate rulers. I think this is one of the most practical and underappreciated methods to grow sustainable, resilient, and free communities.","tag_id":"2826"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3436","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:49","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I really like what you've written and am excited to learn about the existence of the Autonomy General Assembly. I think this sort of advocacy is critical and echo @natalia-skoczylas when she observes that this sort of work sounds like Bookchin's suggestions for a method to free ourselves from Statist and corporate rulers. I think this is one of the most practical and underappreciated methods to grow sustainable, resilient, and free communities.","tag_id":"2012"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3437","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:49","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also, while I understand the importance of involving \"alternative\" modalities into healthcare,","tag_id":"2674"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3438","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"basic needs\u2014such as literal access to food and shelter\u2014affect healthcare more broadly.","tag_id":"2871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3439","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"the stress of being unsheltered is right up there as one of the worst kinds of stress along with the stress of having a more concrete \"health issue.\"","tag_id":"2517"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3440","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Also, while I understand the importance of involving \"alternative\" modalities into healthcare, I am curious about whether your collective has considered how even more basic needs\u2014such as literal access to food and shelter\u2014affect healthcare more broadly. I understand that there is are sensible distinctions to be drawn between, for example, addressing lack of shelter (homelessness\/houselessness) and what is more traditionally thought of as \"healthcare,\" but I also speak from experience when I say that the stress of being unsheltered is right up there as one of the worst kinds of stress along with the stress of having a more concrete \"health issue.\"","tag_id":"1938"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3441","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In what ways do the more foundational elements of human care fit into Woodbine's vision for \"holistic\" healthcare? Collaborations with shelters and food rescue drives? A culture of hospitality? All of the above?","tag_id":"1879"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3442","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In what ways do the more foundational elements of human care fit into Woodbine's vision for \"holistic\" healthcare? Collaborations with shelters and food rescue drives? A culture of hospitality? All of the above? What do you see as the most important immediate connections between these \"lower levels of Maslow's Hierarchy\" and what some would call the more discretionary elements of health, after basic survival needs are met, like massages and physical exercise outside of the context of employed manual labor?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3443","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:50","entity_id":"23953","entity_type":"comment","quote":"In what ways do the more foundational elements of human care fit into Woodbine's vision for \"holistic\" healthcare? Collaborations with shelters and food rescue drives? A culture of hospitality? All of the above? What do you see as the most important immediate connections between these \"lower levels of Maslow's Hierarchy\" and what some would call the more discretionary elements of health, after basic survival needs are met, like massages and physical exercise outside of the context of employed manual labor?\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete","tag_id":"1866"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3444","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:51","entity_id":"24034","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Good story\u00a0@Woodbinehealth. I was searching for the part where starting up is described. How did you gather the people needed to startup? How do you recruit 'clients'?\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2872"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3445","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:51","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"balance the desire for a new world with the recognition of the reality of the world we live in","tag_id":"2690"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3446","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:51","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"balance the desire for a new world with the recognition of the reality of the world we live in","tag_id":"2858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3447","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:51","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"homelessness","tag_id":"1938"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3448","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:51","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"battle to live paycheck to paycheck is very real here in the city, especially for us as a collective","tag_id":"2766"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3449","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:52","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we don't have the infrastructure to develop such aid","tag_id":"2791"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3450","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:52","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"we don't want to create another area of dependency, where the NGO model fills a hole in a society.","tag_id":"2873"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3451","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:53","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"create relationships with such institutions who can and are doing that good work, but that we will continue to straddle the line of revolution","tag_id":"2817"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3452","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:53","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I work at one of the public hospitals in the city and regularly help people navigate that system. \u00a0But at the end of the day, we don't believe these systems have the answer we are looking for, similar to what @Alberto was talking about in regards to the Amish.","tag_id":"2858"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3453","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:54","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I work at one of the public hospitals in the city and regularly help people navigate that system. \u00a0But at the end of the day, we don't believe these systems have the answer we are looking for, similar to what @Alberto was talking about in regards to the Amish.","tag_id":"2515"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3454","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:54","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"professionalization of many specialities places it in a realm outside of normal access, ie through insurance companies, inhumane public institutions, high priced private centers. \u00a0An on-going struggle fer sure!","tag_id":"2779"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3455","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:54","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"professionalization of many specialities places it in a realm outside of normal access, ie through insurance companies, inhumane public institutions, high priced private centers.","tag_id":"2856"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3456","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:54","entity_id":"24165","entity_type":"comment","quote":"I think building relationships with existing institutions can be a double-edged sword. It can be valuable, but it can also be a trap (a sinkhole of money, time, energy, etc.)","tag_id":"2817"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3457","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:54","entity_id":"24165","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Thanks for the answer, @Woodbinehealth . :) Your answer helped me understand the position of Woodbine within its context. I think building relationships with existing institutions can be a double-edged sword. It can be valuable, but it can also be a trap (a sinkhole of money, time, energy, etc.). I hope there is still room for discussing how to meet basic needs \"outside\" of the system, or at least\u2014as there seems to be\u2014a willingness to explore how to support doing that from the perspective of additional care-giving such as you're already doing. Anyway, thanks for clarifying.\n\n  \n  \n    \n    Edit\n    Delete\n  \nNo Commentworking with local agenciesAmelia\n\n  \n    1 result is available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate.\n    \n      Cancel\nSave\n    \n  \nAnnotate","tag_id":"2874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3458","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:55","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"institutions","tag_id":"2874"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3459","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:56","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"sheltered from things like homelessness and hunger in","tag_id":"2871"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3460","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:56","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"That we can strive for prevention, but we must address the material reality of how people live.","tag_id":"1852"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3461","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:56","entity_id":"24164","entity_type":"comment","quote":"prevention","tag_id":"2864"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3462","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Friday, October 21, 2016 - 23:57","entity_id":"24332","entity_type":"comment","quote":"llow us to host people for extended periods of time as they work on their initiatives","tag_id":"2842"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3463","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, October 31, 2016 - 18:48","entity_id":"25131","entity_type":"comment","quote":"It feels like we are moving into methodology territory. The code we write, the way you code text, and the way we do community management are all intertwined. It would be fun to write a speculative paper, outlining a vision for ethnographic research in the age of collective intelligence.","tag_id":"2887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3464","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, October 31, 2016 - 18:48","entity_id":"25129","entity_type":"comment","quote":"Research question is a special kind of code--- I am hoping at the end of this I can aggregate all the research questions members of the community have raised and suggest areas of collaborative\/collective\u00a0future research emerging directly from the project. This tag is linked specifically to the text, so if one clicked on it one would get a list of all the interesting questions people have posed thus far.","tag_id":"2887"}},{"node":{"annotation_id":"3465","user_id":"8806","user_name":"Amelia","creation_date":"Monday, October 31, 2016 - 18:48","entity_id":"6912","entity_type":"node","quote":"So, I think we have a very, very promising research methodology on our hand. But we also have questions for Amelia. There are codes we do not understand, like \"research-question\" and \"case-study\". They would make sense as meta-codes, categories of codes, but they are not, they are directly associated to snippets of texts.\u00a0I guess doing open notebook ethnography, with people like me asking questions even while you still are coding, is more difficult! :-)\u00a0\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n    \n      Cancel\nSave","tag_id":"2887"}}]}