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itizen ...
by Michel Bauwens 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

hi sepp, t his looks worth looking into and presenting on our blog, Michel http://www.shareable.net/blog/should-products-be-designed-for-sharing (I asked Massimo to present the article as a whole) *10. Itizen <http://itizen.com/> — Minneapolis* *Style & Conscience <http://www.styleandconscience.com/> purse with Itizen QR tag, Itizen mobile app. Photo credit: Style & Conscience, Itizen* Itizen is a publishing platform that allows you to attach digital content to physical things with the use of QR codes. It makes any object more shareable by connecting it to a network, enabling the user to track its condition and whereabouts, and allowing the user to access personalized and useful information. Users can add content and capture the full life of the object as it is used, maintained, enhanced, and passed on to others. By making an object an “itizen,” any thing a person has can become a valuable contributor to one’s community. (Full disclosure, I’m one of the founders of Itizen.) It's ideas like all of these that make Botsman look toward the future of collective consumption with enthusiasm. She says, "I could not think of a more exciting time to be a designer. We are just at the start of a massive ownership revolution where we are focusing on how we can access the need or benefit of a product. In some instances, there is a white space opportunity to create services that dematerialize the physical product all together (e.g. e-Books), and in other cases, it's about designing a system that makes a product smart, social, and easily shareable." -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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Products redesigned for collaborative consumption
by Kevin Carson 12 Apr '11

12 Apr '11

Sent to you by Kevin Carson via Google Reader: Products redesigned for collaborative consumption via Wired: Beyond the Beyond by Bruce Sterling on 4/11/11 *I wondered when this would happen. How exceedingly interesting. Mostly design-fiction so far, but it’s a strange parallel product-world to, say, American planned obsolescence and/or clunkily rugged Soviet design. *I especially like the segmented shareable fridge and the bike with solid rubber tires. http://www.shareable.net/blog/should-products-be-designed-for-sharing Things you can do from here: - Subscribe to Wired: Beyond the Beyond using Google Reader - Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites

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mindblowing graph of s-f history
by Michel Bauwens 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

Kevin, for your special enjoyment: http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663397/infographic-of-the-day-a-mind-blowing-h… -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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update on Circular Multilateral Barter
by Michel Bauwens 11 Apr '11

11 Apr '11

Topic: Circular Multilateral Barter<http://groups.google.com/group/openmanufacturing/t/e429b3ea9d617e3> Evgeni Pandurski <epandurski(a)gmail.com> Apr 11 01:32AM +0300 ^<?ui=2&view=bsp&ver=ohhl4rw8mbn4#12f44bcd4e5605b3_digest_top> Hi. I found a very interesting discussion about circular bartering: http://groups.google.com/group/openmanufacturing/browse_thread/thread/500c9… So, I think you might be interested in the open-source project I've been working on for the last 2 years: "Circular Multilateral Barter". You can check it out at https://www.multiswap.net/about/ You can download the source code here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/cmb/ >From my experience, it is kind of hard for people to wrap their minds around the way multiswap.net (and circular bettering in general) works. But for sure, there is a lot that it can provide, which is not obvious at first glance. For example, one thing that is not obvious at first glance is that multiswap.net allows everybody to issue their own trade-backed currencies, which others can use to pay each other with. So, one way of thinking of it is as a "multi-LETS", plus there is a open market place for exchanging one currency for another (via circular trade). The current implementation (which you see at https://www.multiswap.net/) a fully centralized one, but this is simply because it was easier to program it this way. There is nothing that prevents it from being partially or fully decentralized. I think you will find this paper interesting: http://www.multiswap.net/doc/cmb-general.pdf I am currently tying to figure out if multiswap.net can help real-world communities, and eventually what should be improved in the software, so that it works better for them. If you have the time to explore it, I would be happy to hear your opinion, and of course, I will gladly answer all your questions. Regards, Evgeni Pandurski -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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Re: [P2P-F] LETS 2.0 Community Reserve Exchange
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

thanks Tadit, sharing with our list as well, Michel On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 9:13 PM, <ideasinc(a)ee.net> wrote: > All, the basis of the CRX is what is known in the world of economics as > "modern monetary economics." It is the economic model which it the > anti-thesis to the "free Market"/neo-classical variety of econo-theology > which is the basis of both the global collapse in 2007 and the plundering > done in the name of "austerity." Very literally it is the monetary economics > change that we need to see in the world. The time-bank and the LETS 1.0 > models are based upon the debt based convention that is part of the present > paradigm. If you want to know more, ask, please. Tadit > > > > > > > > On Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:30:21 -0400, Michel Bauwens < > michelsub2004(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > http://www.economics.arawakcity.org/node/699 >> >> Hi Sepp, >> >> could you look into this and eventually mention on our blog? >> >> Michel >> >> -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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Fwd: April Issue of OSBR Available
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chris McPhee <chris.mcphee(a)osbr.ca> Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:24 AM Subject: April Issue of OSBR Available To: Chris McPhee <chris.mcphee(a)osbr.ca> Dear Readers, The April 2011 issue of the OSBR is now available at osbr.ca. The editorial theme for this issue is Collectives and the Guest Editor is Professor Tony Bailetti from Carleton University. In this issue, we have the following articles: James Makienko and Antonio Misaka from Carleton University provide an update on the Keystone Off-The-Shelf (KOTS) platform, which is designed to support collectives that enable small innovative companies to grow their revenue. Tony Bailetti and Ludovico Prattico from Carleton University describe the first application of the KOTS platform, which is the Carleton Entrepreneurs program. This program helps graduate and senior undergraduate students transform their ideas into compelling opportunities and successful businesses. Michael Ayukawa, Founder of CornerPortal, answers the question: “What is a good deal?” by reviewing the literature on deals and deal-making processes relating to business collectives. His answer to this question was used to define the business rules embodied in a component of the KOTS platform. David Péloquin, Jean Kunz, and Nicola Gaye from the Policy Research Initiative provide an approach to risk management that can be generalized to any situation where social actors respond to and manage risks in a multi-player environment. This “social management of risk” approach focuses on the involvement of potential actors in pursuing societal objectives in relation to risk. Michael Weiss from Carleton University discusses a model for company-led open source projects around two dimensions: the level of control over the project and the diversity of applications derived from the project. The article reflects a recent trend towards collectives of companies that develop shared assets in the form of open source projects. The editorial theme for the upcoming May issue is Women Entrepreneurs and the deadline for submissions is April 15th. For subsequent issues, we welcome general submissions on the topic of open source business or the growth of early-stage technology companies. Please contact me (chris.mcphee(a)osbr.ca) if you are interested in submitting an article. Kind regards, Chris McPhee Editor, Open Source Business Resource http://www.osbr.ca If you no longer wish to receive email notifications from the OSBR, please send your request by email and I will unsubscribe you. ________________________________________________________________________ Open Source Business Resource http://www.osbr.ca/ojs/index.php/osbr -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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Yes Men's p2p cinema distribution
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

http://www.streamingmedia.com/Articles/Editorial/Featured-Articles/Yes-Men-… Hi Tom, perhaps this can inspire you to a piece for the p2p blog? Michel -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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stroome collaborative video editing
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

looks interesting: http://www.reelseo.com/collaborative-online-video-creation/ -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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what is gamestorming?
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

see http://www.selflearners.net/Notes/Gamestorming thanks for explaining to the uninitiated ? Michel -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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question from mark Jagdev: any potential 2sync/filter info flows from i.e. Facebook (closed) 2 i.e.Diaspora (open) as backup networks for the Facebook masses?
by Michel Bauwens 10 Apr '11

10 Apr '11

Dear all: See the exchange below, Mark would appreciate any extra info on the topic above Mark, we had an exchange on diaspora vs facebook on the Next Net mailing list, and it should be in the archive, Michel On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 4:17 AM, mark jagdev <markjagdev(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Michel > > Attaching the following Twitter exchange > > [image: Mark Jagdev] > MarkJagdev <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev> Mark Jagdev > @mbauwens <http://twitter.com/mbauwens> re: censorship of the > progressives by Facebook what is the sustainable & resilient alternative? > Diaspora? Interested to know > 4 Apr <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev/status/54817486855606272> *** > Favorite* <http://twitter.com/#> ***Reply* <http://twitter.com/#> **<http://twitter.com/#> > *Delete <http://twitter.com/#>* > > [image: Mark Jagdev] > MarkJagdev <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev> Mark Jagdev > @ > @mbauwens <http://twitter.com/mbauwens> any potential 2sync/filter info > flows from i.e. Facebook (closed) 2 i.e.Diaspora (open) as backup networks > for the Facebook masses? > 4 Apr <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev/status/54902761380265985> *** > Favorite* <http://twitter.com/#> ***Reply* <http://twitter.com/#> **<http://twitter.com/#> > *Delete <http://twitter.com/#>* > > [image: Mark Jagdev] > MarkJagdev <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev> Mark Jagdev > @mbauwens <http://twitter.com/mbauwens> this would be a great way to > open the eyes of mainstream social networkers to the power of the P2P and > Commons worldview.. > 4 Apr <http://twitter.com/#%21/MarkJagdev/status/54903208971214848> *** > Favorite* <http://twitter.com/#> ***Reply* <http://twitter.com/#> **<http://twitter.com/#> > *Delete <http://twitter.com/#>* > > [image: Michel Bauwens] > mbauwens <http://twitter.com/#%21/mbauwens> Michel Bauwens > @markjagdev <http://twitter.com/markjagdev> : this would be a question > for our list, can you write question to michelsub2004 at gmail and I'll > forward > > > The same Q for Twitter as a closed network > > Look forward to following you further and co-creating the new! > > Mark > -- P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net Connect: http://p2pfoundation.ning.com; Discuss: http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation Updates: http://del.icio.us/mbauwens; http://friendfeed.com/mbauwens; http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens

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