[P2P-F] Distributed Network Concept

Wed Jan 19 18:13:23 CET 2011

Dear Michel, Everyone,

Thank you for your quick reply.

I was unaware that there is a real 'non-technical' community concerned with
these issues, which is -not- primarily trying to fight the lobbyists in
Brussels, Washington or elsewhere.

Dmytri Kleiner, whom I met in Berlin, wrote the Telekommunist
Manifesto<http://networkcultures.org/wpmu/weblog/2010/10/21/the-telekommunist-from-dmytri-kleiner-is-out-now/>which
explores the fundamental difference between centralised and
distributed architecture in relation to economy and inter-human relations.
I read Doug's article and agree - and I am glad to see that the opposition
between capital and a truly distributed architecture is stressed. The really
explosive bit in my opinion is that the same concept can also be applied on
the economic, social and 'political' level. In a truly distributed system,
you need no 'master' but you can establish real co-operation and
sustainability (in its actual sense [not Corporate Social Responsability
etc.]), which is a real alternative/threat to the dominant paradigm.

In regard to the next steps...

1.)  Wiki Integration

I want to make sure that all the information contained in the concept is
properly integrated into the wiki, so that it has its own page and/or
(probably more importantly) is integrated into and linked from other
articles dealing with specific issues. It is important to me that the
information is actually made useful.

Therefore, I ask for someone to provide me guidance/help on how to best
achieve this and wikify this information.

2.) Starfish purpose

Clearly, 'Starfish' is just my modest compilation/contribution to the
overall goal, but it(s contents) might also serve as an overarching mission
statement and provide a framework, if accepted by the community. As I have
said, I have no expert technical capacities, but I sensed a lack of regard
for the 'big picture' and social importance/implications in the general
hacker community I am aware of. Furthermore, it is (another) call for more
awareness/collaboration and a common purpose in related projects.

I decided to compile 'Starfish' last May, as I first had the idea two years
beforehand but nothing of real impact had happened in the meantime. I should
also mention that the information technology aspect is only part of my
interests and actually another 'bit' of the big picture I have. My main
interest lies with the people at large and thus the analysis of the
underlying structure of society and the development/implementation of
concepts which can bring true sustainability and quality of life for all
humans in accordance with the ecosystem.

3.) Publication

Once the concept is integrated into the wiki and can be
adapted/expanded/linked by the community, I guess more awareness of the fact
that some people (me among others) are really concerned with the big picture
and socio-economic repercussions would be appropriate. I would also stress
the inherent nature of and opposition to the current structure of society.

4.) Newsletter/Further Contribution

I would certainly be happy to write something for your blog/newsletter. As I
mentioned, I am especially interested in the holistic/integrated view of the
big picture. I would also be willing to write about the various aspects and
possibilities of distributed networks as I see it. Do any of you maybe have
a proposal on how to structure such a series or how long/extensive each
article should be?

Please tell me what you think...

I am looking forward to collaborating with you :-)

Kind regards,

Raffael

On 18 January 2011 15:58, Michel Bauwens <michelsub2004 at gmail.com> wrote:

> http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:P2P_Infrastructure ;
> http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:Technology;
> http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:Standard
>
> Dear Raffael:
>
> your initiative is very timely, since after Wikileaks there has been a
> fast-growing recognition of the need for a 'true internet' (as doug wrote
> recently in shareable)
>
> I'm not a techie myself, and our community is not a hacker community, but
> it seems to me from reading/scanning your document, that you have thought
> through many implications, and have an integrated understanding of what
> needs to happen.
>
> What we can do is help you publicize, as our wiki is well consulted, and
> our blog is a top 2% retweeted blog globally,
>
> Perhaps you could consider a series, technically sound but for laypeople,
> for the blog, and you can use our wiki for more detailed technical articles.
> We just created http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:P2P_Infrastructure to
> monitor specifically distributed projects. It seems to me that a detailed
> mapping of what is already there, what needs to be done, would be very
> useful to the larger community, and perhaps it will coalesce at some point
> in funding possibilities. I also would applaud any regular newsletter which
> monitors progress on the realization of such a 'true internet' ..
>
> Please feel free to update: http://p2pfoundation.net/Project_Starfish
>
> Perhaps you recognize some of the names in cc, Sepp is our own 'pointman'
> for reporting on distributed projects,
>
> Michel
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Raffael Kemenczy <raffael at kemenczy.at>wrote:
>
>> Dear Mr Bauwens,
>>
>> After having compiled a concept on how to enable the creation of a
>> world-wide user-controlled network based on a distributed architecture and
>> presenting it to people at the Chaos Communication Conference last december
>> (Project Starfish <http://kemenczy.at/index.php/starfish> (Concept<http://kemenczy.at/files/Starfish%20Concept.pdf>/
>> Video <http://bit.ly/hkjO4Q>)), I was referred to your P2P Foundation as
>> a point to share the information I have collected. I would kindly ask you to
>> look through the concept, which focuses on the social and psychological
>> aspects and possibilities of such a distributed network, while also giving
>> information on technological issues. I am currently looking for the best way
>> to further share/publish this information and find collaborators to continue
>> to work on the concept and especially its realisation, as my personal
>> technical and financial capabilities are limited. I see the production of
>> actual user-controlled hardware able of establishing a distributed network
>> without the help of any companies or institutions as a vital part of the
>> process.
>>
>> I am looking forward to your reply.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Raffael Kéménczy
>>
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