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This is our last post! The value of X is no longer outweighed by the way it is run. Here's why we are leaving X: commonsnetwork.org/2024/12/0… Follow us on: BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/commonsnetw… Mastodon: todon.nl/@commonsnetwork Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/commons…
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In contrast to a capitalist model of accumulation, manipulation, and exploitation, Digital Commons fosters an ethic of care, self-determination, and sufficiency. Caring is a core element of the commons. In this post, we unpack caring practices of the Digital Commons.🧵
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Join us in Madrid on Friday 29th of November for the panel discussion “Postgrowth pathways: Changing course amidst climate crisis”!
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Join us for the Final Event: Code of Conduct for the Social Economy! To ensure that #data practices will be in line with values that already characterise the social economy, various actors from social economy organisations across the EU worked together to shape a Code of Conduct.
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Join us for the presentation of the result! 🗓 Thursday 28 November 🕒 10:00 - 14:00 hrs 📍 102 Rue de la Loi, Brussels (online option)
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This event will feature panels discussing the challenges and potentials of data for social economy purposes, show good practices in the field and the next steps for implementing the Code. 👉 Register here: eventbrite.nl/e/final-event-…
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How does the growth imperative take shape in farming practices and European policies? In our recent blog, where you can watch the recording of the event, we share takeaways on needed practices and policy reforms for creating a post-growth food system. 🔗commonsnetwork.org/2024/11/0…
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A new narrative for red-green politics is needed: one which highlights that the green transition is about democratising the economy and reclaiming our productive capacities. To do so, we spoke with @jasonhickel on how to create an economy that meets social-ecological needs 🧵
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👉Read more on post growth narratives here: commonsnetwork.org/2024/10/1…
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Join us for the Final Event: Code of Conduct for the Social Economy! To ensure that data practices will be in line with values that already characterise the social economy, various actors from social economy organisations across the EU worked together to shape a Code of Conduct🧵
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Join us for the presentation of the result! 🗓 Thursday 28 November 🕒 10:00 - 14:00 hrs 📍 102 Rue de la Loi, Brussels ( online option) (2/3)
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This event will feature panels discussing the challenges and potentials of data for social economy purposes, show good practices in the field and the next steps for implementing the Code. 👉 Register here: eventbrite.nl/e/final-event-… (3/3)
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How can we transform society through the digital commons? @sbloemen , co-founder of @CommonsNetwork, shares her vision on democratising technology and creating a fair and sustainable economy. Read the full interview! 🔗 ciber.be/impact-sophiebloeme…
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🔴 Now in the #Conferencia4D conversation on Digital Public Infrastructure and Commons between @sbloemen (@CommonsNetwork) and Simona Levi (@X_net_) Also participating @arnauMonty (Innovació Democràtica @bcn_ajuntament) and @wtebbens (@fkinstitute)
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The resilience of and sovereignty over digital infrastructure is under great pressure in the Netherlands and Europe. In this post, we unpack how the Digital Commons can help in this!🧵
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📕To learn more, read our fifth explainer 'Sovereignty and Resilient Ecosystems’ on the Commons Network website. (7/7)
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