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Collaborative
Culture
Web 2.0 + Wikis + Art + Initiatives
Our social, business and cultural paradigms are shifting to include more
collaboration. This new platform provides new ways to share information,
work on projects and, personally, I am inspired by it everyday. Not all of
the medias that come from this collaborative network seem particularly useful
or functional, but
the idea of it is important and can be used to make our world better. Everyday
I am dreaming of ways that the technology behind this collaborative culture
could create
something that will help bring people together who have
a united mission
Action-Oriented
idealist.org
Action Without Borders
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idealist.org supports the vision of
people living free and dignified lives, and connects initiatives
of the same mission to people seeking resources and information.
For those who want to volunteer, work or collaborate, idealist.org
creates opportunities to connect and and take action. |
Sustainability & Environmental Consciousness
WorldChanging.com
Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright
Green Future
WorldChanging.com |
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This is where you go to find out what
people, communities and businesses are doing to create sustainability
and positive change in their communities and around the world.
It's an endless source of inspiration and a great way to break
out of the "we're all doomed" mindset.
If you prefer tangible information, get the book, "World
Changing: A User's Guide for the 21st Century." |
TreeHugger.com
Information, Forums and Initiatives on Global
Sustainability
TreeHugger.com |
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TreeHugger is spreading the world
about sustainability in a very big way. Forward-thinking and
rich with diverse content, TreeHugger.com is a source for green
news, solutions, and product information. Content covers transportation,
technoloty, architecture, culture, travel, food, health, jobs
and more. |
Earth from Above & Google
See the Earth as It Is Today With Web 2.0
Tools
Download
Google Earth |
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Yann Arthus-Bertran began experimenting
with aerial photography after becoming a hot air balloon pilot,
and his career as a nature photographer was born. Yann promotes
and supports technology as a platform to help achieve sustainable
initiatives. A collaboration with Google was an obvious direction. |
Chris Jordan
Photography That Raises Cultural Self-Inquiry
ChrisJordan.com |
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It's not really a collaborative project,
however, it could be argued that our culture collaborated with
Chris through the act of consumption. From his series "Intolerable
Beauty," Chris Jordan photographs the end result of mass
consumption. From cell phones to circuit boards, he brings to
light a startling portrait of our garbage. |
The Collaboration Bible
Wikinomics
Wikinomics - How Mass Collaboration Changes
Everything
Wikinomics.com |
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How is collaboration affecting our
world, hierarchical platforms in business, education and our
scientific advancements? From social networking platorms like
YouTube and MySpace to research platforms like Human Genome Project,
collaboration is changing the way we live and learn.
Through mass collaboration, we will increase speed of scientific
advancement, find cures for illness and strengthen community—even
with people on the other side of the planet. Or, at the very
least, it gives us all an opportunity to look at lots of cute
puppies. |
Shared Resources
MIT
OpenCourseWare
Free Education
Visit
the Site |
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Professors have developed online
courses in 35 fields of study for MIT OpenCourseWare so that
everyone has an opportunity for continued education. There's
no course credit, but it's free. |
Online / Offline Collaboration
Post
Secret
Postcards with Secrets Mailed and
Posted Online
PostSecret.blogspot.com |
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People share their most intimate
secrets anonymously on postcards that they create. You'll laugh,
you'll cry, you'll raise an eyebrow. |
1000
Journals
1000 Journals Are Traveling the World
1000Journals.com |
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The 1000 Journals Project is an
ongoing collaborative experiment attempting to follow 1000
journals throughout their travels. The goal is to provide a
method for interaction and shared creativity among friends
and strangers. |
Book
The Book That Traveled 60,0000 Miles
LookAtBook.com |
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A collaborative sketchbook project
between 4 artists, lasting 36 weeks. |
How to Waste Hours of Time
The Sheep Market
10,000 Sheep Created by Online Workers
TheSheepMarket.com |
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We don't know why this is fun, it
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Cute
Overlaod
Kittens in Glasses and Otters Holding Hands
CuteOverload.com |
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Best viewed with a friend. Need
I say more? |
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