The Digitalocracy

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Hi, I’m Andrew Miller, a founding member of the Columbus Social Media Café, a social justice and technology activist and community organizer. I’m here to introduce you to the Digitalocracy, the next evolution of democracy.

So, what is it? Well, for starters it is a social movement away from rigid institutions and towards self organizing for the greater good. Many of you are likely inclined towards this because it’s how you already function.

Instead of waiting for a particular business, non-profit or government agency to take action on issues the Digitalocracy are taking action themselves. Crowd-sourcing solutions to immediate and long term problems.

The principles of the Digitalocracy are not exactly new but are bearing themselves out in interesting ways throughout the world. I’ll spend the next few minutes describing these and giving some examples.

First and most important is that every human being is equal, period. Before we move on I want you to ponder that for a couple of seconds.

Next is that we strengthen human rights through our actions. The action of any single individual is easily spread like wildfire across the digital domain. Be creative and make that message matter.

The freedom of thought and of communication are core human rights. The freedom to communicate our thoughts creates equality, builds collaborative opportunity and breaks down control structures. Our thoughts make us who we are.

Property rights must be secondary to human rights, social and cultural development. Intellectual property and physical property are not black and white ownership issues. We are not what we own but what we share.

Be a good steward of our world – tread lightly and leave no trace. This is not just an environmental and sustainability issue; but also about working for the greater good. Only be a beacon so as to attract other stars.

Be constructive instead of destructive. Create and elevate, recreate. Re-use of resources is both sustainable and invites previous users into collaboration through the repurposed resource.

Collaboration provides exponential returns: share and share alike. When you share you create a social bond and learning opportunity. Every collaboration offers opportunity for self improvement. Every bond a sense of ownership.

Boundaries to collaboration and innovation should always be removed. This means breaking down hierarchy and bureaucracy, being willing to listen, being open to new ideas and new sources.

Boundaries are meaningful only to the resources they limit. What happens to resources when you remove the boundaries tying them to a place, time or organizational structure? We ask you to free them now.

Social technology of any type must be open source. This isn’t just for software, but everything in your digital and analog worlds. Clear, honest open intentions lead to much more meaningful connections.

Radical transparency is the key to equality and understanding. Let’s get really honest, really open and really transparent. Not just government but business, organizations and individuals.

Do the right thing, always. People in rehabilitation are told to just do the next right thing and before they know it that becomes their way; perhaps we all need a little rehab.

An example of this ethos is tonight’s Ignite Columbus event. We have all come as individuals to learn, share, connect and grow our community through honest and meaningful dialogue.

Social Entrepreneurism is the organizational embodiment of Digitalocracy. From Craigslist to Kiva to LSSCO, social entrepreneurs measure their success by social impact - not just shareholder return.

The Digitalocracy are neither socialist nor libertarian, blue or red, we choose not to divide but to multiply. The Digitalocracy are people who are capable of envisioning a better, more positive world and working together to make that happen.

Photo Credits are thanks to the sharing made possible by the users who use Creative Commons licensing, Flickr and their massive online pool of millions of images. Their actions are in line with the Digitalocracy. Thank you so much for letting me share with you!

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The Digitalocracy - Presentation Transcript

Introducing the Digitalocracy The next evolution of democracy and social change through meaningful collaboration, conversation and shared experience.
Share more! A single droplet of sharing can create something beautiful.
Rigid institutions are falling down. Divisions and walls are being removed. We are making way for innovation and sharing to grow
- Every human being is equal, period.
- Strengthen human rights through your actions.
- Freedom of thought and communication are core human rights.
- Property rights must be secondary to human rights, social and cultural development .
- Be a good steward of our world – tread lightly and leave no trace.
- Be constructive instead of destructive.
- Collaboration provides exponential returns; share and share alike .
- Boundaries to collaboration and innovation should always be removed.
- Boundaries are meaningful only to the resources they limit.
- Social technology of any type must be open source .
- Radical transparency is the key to equality and understanding.
- Do the right thing, always.
Every human is equal.
“ There are no more cultures left to slide, There are no more people to be tried, We're in our minds five billion pieces so defined” - Fugazi
A single beacon of light is not so brilliant as a sky illuminated by a multitude of stars.
Re-create | Recreate | re:Create
What can you see when you look beyond the boundaries?
“ Boundary, n. In political geography, an imaginary line between two nations, separating the imaginary rights of one from the imaginary rights of the other.” – Ambrose Bierce
Social technology isn’t just about online tools. It is about every connection we make and learning to make those connections meaningful.
At what point do our childhood lessons of honesty, innocence and the golden rule become obsolete? I say NEVER.
Communicate and Connect
“ Whenever society is stuck…it needs an entrepreneur to see the opportunity and then to turn that vision into…reality... We need such entrepreneurial leadership at least as much in education and human rights as we do in communications and hotels. This is the work of social entrepreneurs.” - Bill Drayton
Digitalocracy takes action.
Digitalocracy Photo Credits http:// www.flickr.com/photos/gaspi / CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/senor_codo/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/sensechange/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/deeknow/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/ari/ CC http://www.bing.com Screen Capture http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaumedurgell/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/bretfrk/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/aliedwards/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/sillygwailo/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/tantek/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/cycleologist/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/citronsmurf/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/asurroca/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/opacity/ CC http://www.jellymuffin.com/generators/fortunecookie/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/wyliemac/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandfreedom/ CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmahendra/ CC

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1. Hi, I’m Andrew Miller, a founding member of the Columbus Social Media Café, a social justice and technology activist and community organizer. I’m here to introduce you to the Digitalocracy, the next evolution of democracy.

2. So, what is it? Well, for starters it is a social movement away from rigid institutions and towards self organizing for the greater good. Many of you are likely inclined towards this because it’s how you already function.

3. Instead of waiting for a particular business, non-profit or government agency to take action on issues the Digitalocracy are taking action themselves. Crowd-sourcing solutions to immediate and long term problems.

4. The principles of the Digitalocracy are not exactly new but are bearing themselves out in interesting ways throughout the world. I’ll spend the next few minutes describing these and giving some examples.

5. First and most important is that every human being is equal, period. Before we move on I want you to ponder that for a couple of seconds.

6. Next is that we strengthen human rights through our actions. The action of any single individual is easily spread like wildfire across the digital domain. Be creative and make that message matter.

7. The freedom of thought and of communication are core human rights. The freedom to communicate our thoughts creates equality, builds collaborative opportunity and breaks down control structures. Our thoughts make us who we are.

8. Property rights must be secondary to human rights, social and cultural development. Intellectual property and physical property are not black and white ownership issues. We are not what we own but what we share.

9. Be a good steward of our world – tread lightly and leave no trace. This is not just an environmental and sustainability issue; but also about working for the greater good. Only be a beacon so as to attract other stars.

10. Be constructive instead of destructive. Create and elevate, recreate. Re-use of resources is both sustainable and invites previous users into collaboration through the repurposed resource.

11. Collaboration provides exponential returns: share and share alike. When you share you create a social bond and learning opportunity. Every collaboration offers opportunity for self improvement. Every bond a sense of ownership.

12. Boundaries to collaboration and innovation should always be removed. This means breaking down hierarchy and bureaucracy, being willing to listen, being open to new ideas and new sources.

13. Boundaries are meaningful only to the resources they limit. What happens to resources when you remove the boundaries tying them to a place, time or organizational structure? We ask you to free them now.

14. Social technology of any type must be open source. This isn’t just for software, but everything in your digital and analog worlds. Clear, honest open intentions lead to much more meaningful connections.

15. Radical transparency is the key to equality and understanding. Let’s get really honest, really open and really transparent. Not just government but business, organizations and individuals.

16. Do the right thing, always. People in rehabilitation are told to just do the next right thing and before they know it that becomes their way; perhaps we all need a little rehab.

17. An example of this ethos is tonight’s Ignite Columbus event. We have all come as individuals to learn, share, connect and grow our community through honest and meaningful dialogue.

18. Social Entrepreneurism is the organizational embodiment of Digitalocracy. From Craigslist to Kiva to LSSCO, social entrepreneurs measure their success by social impact - not just shareholder return.

19. The Digitalocracy are neither socialist nor libertarian, blue or red, we choose not to divide but to multiply. The Digitalocracy are people who are capable of envisioning a better, more positive world and working together to make that happen.

20. Photo Credits are thanks to the sharing made possible by the users who use Creative Commons licensing, Flickr and their massive online pool of millions of images. Their actions are in line with the Digitalocracy. Thank you so much for letting me share with you!
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