[p2p-research] [p2pf] Millenia Award for P2P Foundation

Sat Feb 21 08:02:55 CET 2009

Hi Marc,

I see the commons as "universal availability" but "to the extent possible"

For me this means that generalized non-reciprocal exchange is primary, but
where the polarity of abundance tilts to scarcity, as it will in all
physical commons and certain aspects of the digital commons, then we need
other methods, such as the one you are proposing.

Of course, you can argue, as I think you do, and as Patrick does, that true
non-reciprocity does not exist, or there can be a debate about where it
begins and ends,

but in any case, there is definitely room within the commons for different
methods of resource allocation,

Michel

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM, marc fawzi <marc.fawzi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Michel,
>
> Obama talks about the "audacity of hope" but in your case it's the
> audacity of very hard work for no or very little material return.
>
> This award is more than well deserved and I hope the Foundation gets
> recognized on a broader scale.
>
> I'd like to piggy back on this opportunity to discuss the Foundation
> in a greater scope and ask if the "commons" model can encompass direct
> reciprocal exchanges, using new kind of niche currencies that sustain
> the abundance of the given resource in a given market as well as
> broader efforts aiming to realize the same goal of sustainable
> abundance.
>
> For example, direct reciprocal exchange in cpu and man hours for open
> software and open software development. While the model is still being
> worked out, the question I have that remains relevant at the high
> level is:
>
> Can the model of the commons be, which seems to be the core of the
> Foundation's belief system, act as an umbrella for all kinds of
> experimental exchange models that aim to take us closer to sustainable
> abundance in autonomy, freedom, goods, and services and that do not
> violate (and actually promote) the moral and social principles of the
> commons ?
>
> The reason I am asking is because I see "sustainable abundance" in
> psychic (freedom, autonomy, etc), virtual and (renewable) materials as
> requiring a more efficient and more scalable model than those
> currently encompassed by the generalized exchange model.
>
> In other words, if new experimental exchange models can b reconciled
> both morally and socially with the principles behind the model of the
> commons then are such models welcomed within the Foundation's core
> agenda? or how would you describe the agenda more generally so that
> such efforts can be part of it?
>
> Thank you again for your incredibly dedicated effort to move forward
> the Foundation and what it stands for, and congratulations to you and
> all who have contributed time and effort.
>
> Marc
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 7:08 PM, Michel Bauwens <michelsub2004 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Via John La Grou and
> http://www.millenniamediagroup.com/foundation/ppm.php :
> >
> > Dear friends,
> >
> > They seem to be very low key about it, but in any case, I'm happy to
> receive
> > it and since this is in many ways a collective endeavour, it's an award
> for
> > all of us, the many contributors who have 'peer produced' through
> > contributions and dialogue, the material at the P2P Foundation and its
> > attempt to foster a new phase in human civilisation, based on open and
> free,
> > participatory, and commons oriented principles.
> >
> > For our secular friends, the origin of the award may seem somewhat
> > surprising, since the Millenia Award is a foundation associated with
> > 'progressive evangelicals' (home church movement, open anabaptism, green
> > evangelicals, and similar movements). By the way, the  Acts of the
> Apostles
> > may have been the first explicit peer to peer document? (this may show my
> > lack of historical awareness?)
> >
> > In any case, I'm very honoured that we have been perceived by such
> community
> > as a bridge maker, thanks to all for your assistance and attention
> > throughout these first years of our existence,
> >
> > Michel Bauwens
> >
> > (PPM refers to personal participatory media)
> >
> > Here is how they justify it:
> >
> > "Excellence in PPM invites passionate dialogue while remaining
> hospitable,
> > charitable, and beneficial to all participants. Millennia Awards are
> given
> > to PPM communities which bridge superficial cultural and religious
> divides -
> > exploring commonality as much as difference; maintaining fresh, creative,
> > missional formats accessible and relevant to a diverse audience;
> remaining
> > sensitive to our shared humanity and common need for grace as we learn
> and
> > grow together."
> >
> > Personal Participatory Media
> >
> > The Millennia Foundation views Participatory Media as the "new printing
> > press" - an emerging global venue in which ideas and imagination, not
> > structural or positional power, moderate cultural dialogue. PPM
> encourages
> > an emancipation of knowledge and personal responsibility, reawakening
> dreams
> > buried in the slumber of institutional hierarchy and control. Wisdom (see
> > Proverbs) is the new gatekeeper and community is reborn as a network of
> > conversations.
> >
> > Excellence in PPM invites passionate dialogue while remaining hospitable,
> > charitable, and beneficial to all participants. Millennia Awards are
> given
> > to PPM communities which bridge superficial cultural and religious
> divides -
> > exploring commonality as much as difference; maintaining fresh, creative,
> > missional formats accessible and relevant to a diverse audience;
> remaining
> > sensitive to our shared humanity and common need for grace as we learn
> and
> > grow together.
> >
> > Wikipedia on Participatory Media. "Participatory media are social media
> > whose value and power derives from the active participation of many
> people."
> >
> > 2006 Millennia Award Recipients: zoecarnate, nextreformation,
> > tallskinnykiwi, scot mcknight, lowercasepeople, theooze
> >
> > 2007 Millennia Award Recipients: today at the mission, the kindlings
> muse, a
> > living alternative, naked pastor, mark van steenwyk, next wave
> >
> > 2008 Millennia Award Recipients: p2p foundation, experimental theology,
> > subversive influence
> >
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