The global fellows showed us how their communities

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Developed. He believes in the potential of technology, combined with locally-available resources and knowledge, to . Bring about local futures that are more equitable and self-determining.Reflectionsas covid spread throughout the world, . Even those in the most internet-connected, developed cities were susceptible to misinformation, conspiracy theories, and . Fake news. Here in the united states, covid has exposed deep deficiencies in how we . Access accurate, reliable information, especially about what we each must do to mitigate this crisis .

In our communities. are taking control of . Their network infrastructure, to make the information that is shared on their networks more relevant, . Accessible, and valuable for themselves. It’s easy to become europe cell phone number list disillusioned with the centralized, top-down, and . Profit-based systems that those of us in urban and developed areas have come to rely . On for our news and information. Seeing how the global fellows are innovating to create .

Homegrown technologies to address immediate information and education challenges is truly awe-inspiring. What they are . Showing us is that “decentralization” is not only a matter of developing technology that is . Not centrally managed. It’s about building community, meeting people where they are, and approaching technology . Not as an end unto itself, but a means to address the real challenges that . People face. Posted in news | tagged community, decentralized web dweb camp farm, dweb | .

4 repliesknocking down the barriers to knowledge: lila bailey wins ip3 awardposted on august 10, . 2020 by wendy hanamuralila bailey, esq.—policy counsel for the internet archivethis week, public knowledge, the . Public interest policy group, announced the winners of its 17th annual ip3 awards. Ip3 awards . Honor those who have made significant contributions in the three areas of “ip”—intellectual property, information . Policy, and internet protocol. On september 24, the 2020 intellectual property award will be presented .