Platform Coops Now!
On June 1st, the Platform Coops Now! program starts. It’s a global initiative to disrupt the extractive economy model, by […]
Category: Journal
From bikeshare to data coop
Over the last couple of months I’ve been getting to know the team at Monash BikeShare. I’ve followed their intrepid
WorkSmart – organising for under 30’s
Just signed up to WorkSmart – the UK Trade Union Council’s freshly hatched plan to help organise 21-30 year old’s.
SMart-eu – Individual agency with the power of the tribe
It was delightful to have the opportunity to attend a couple of events last week where Lieza Dessein (current Board
A data sharing idea for cooperatives
Some days the new world order just plumps itself down in front of you like an overweight chook… So today
Governance, Journal
Governance with a token
So bringing some recent threads together – this video includes a discussion about crypto currencies and governance: Taking a lead
Journal, Technology
My non-fungible token is my home
Tokens are migrating to the mainstream. CryptoKitties has demonstrated how the blockchain can extend beyond money into real-world ‘things’.
Tech and design workers making moves
A surprisingly well attended meeting at the Trades Hall last night given the low key publicity. Developers, designers and folk
When algorithms rule the world
When will homo sapiens be usurped at the top of the food chain? Or has it already happened? The
Co-operatives, Journal
The pros & cons of ratings
Accessing farmer data is hard as the systems that current gather, process and store data belong to the old world. Accreditation and certification offers one way to bridge the gap between today and tomorrow’s smart farm.