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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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When hackers and farmers join forces

When hackers and farmers join forces | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

P2P Foundation founder Michel Bauwens suggested this short piece for translation: an interview with Philippe Langlois, in which he discusses the world of hackerspaces and the physical application of the open-source, collaborative mentality, applied to practical problem-solving in rural settings.

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Toronto Mini Maker Faire celebrates the 'garage inventor' - Electronic Products & Technology

4000 innovators, artists, hackers and entrepreneurs — adults and kids alike — will pack Toronto’s Wychwood Barns on September 21 & 22 for Toronto Mini Maker Faire: a weekendlong celebration of the city’s thriving tech and DIY (DoItYourself) culture. At a time when reports from the Conference Board of Canada and the World Economic Forum rate Canada poorly among peer nations for innovation, maker faires across Canada take on new importance, encouraging and enabling tens of thousands to participate in the growing movement of personal invention, innovation and commercialization.

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Against Social Determinism

Against Social Determinism | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Getting anything done generally requires the collaboration of people who do different kinds of work, and whose various kinds of work has shaped various kinds of thinking. It calls for some kind of translation or code switching.
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