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

Mon Feb 23 23:58:32 CET 2009

Of course that makes sense.

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:02 PM, Michel Bauwens
<michelsub2004 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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