'the general incentive is to build up one’s social profile' This assumes the continuation of a competitive society, where strategies for coping with scarcity still dominate the economy. But scarcity (under capitalism) is manufactured as a mindset, and as a physical reality, in order to maintain value. In p2p relationships scarcity is not an issue. It arises in authoritarian structures with the use of fear to maintain the status quo. As authoritarian structures lessen in favour of p2p, trust will emerge with shared values as a basic assumption. Our fundamental humanity is collaborative and empathic. When bringing the maximum perceived added value in the exchanges is part of the intrinsic joy of following one's passion, and is encouraged socially from birth, building up one's social profile will be seen as an irrelevant anachronism from a past era. This may seem idealistic, and a long way off, but I think it can happen sooner than we think. Indeed it is a prerequisite to the shift in consciousness needed for our survival as a human race.
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From: Gael Van Weyenbergh <stroombank@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 7:47 PM
Subject: The purpose economy, a framework for social impact
To: Gael Van Weyenbergh <stroombank@gmail.com>
Dear all,Here are some thoughts about a relational economy tailored for social networks: http://thepurposeeconomy.blogspot.be/I'd be happy to read your comments and suggestions.All best,Gael
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