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Esther Ridsdale replied to Anna Betz's discussion World Conference on the Commons, Berlin 21-25 May 2013"Agreed. Would love to be able to go along and thanks for keeping us posted. please keep it…"
Alia Aurami commented on George Por's event 'Becoming Catalysts for a Radical Social Movement in 2013'"It sounds as if this effort might want to consider this template for intergroup…"
Alia Aurami replied to Anna Betz's discussion World Conference on the Commons, Berlin 21-25 May 2013"I see that "money as commons" is among the topics. I wish I could introduce this amazing…"
Alia Aurami replied to Anna Betz's discussion World Conference on the Commons, Berlin 21-25 May 2013"Hmmm. In reading the pdf I already see one question. The opening kinda trashes the…"
Alia Aurami replied to Anna Betz's discussion World Conference on the Commons, Berlin 21-25 May 2013"Wow wow! Thank you SO much for letting us know about this, and I envy those of you who can attend!…"
Anna Betz posted a discussionWorld Conference on the Commons, Berlin 21-25 May 2013
The focus of this conference is Economics of the Commons, from Seed Form to Core…See More
Sue Bell commented on Anna Betz's page Highlights from Health Commons Working Group Meeting 11th May 2013 in the group Commons of Health and Well-being
"Thanks Anna. There are no more questions that I would add. These will bring a conversation…"
Sue Bell joined Anna Betz's groupCommons of Health and Well-being
The purpose of this group is to build a commons for Health & Wellbeing. We will be looking…See More
Anna Betz commented on Anna Betz's page Highlights from Health Commons Working Group Meeting 11th May 2013 in the group Commons of Health and Well-being"Thank you Peter for reminding me. Once we get to mapping projects, then we would love to be…"
"Last year Anna called me and we talked around a project I have been involved with…"
Anna Betz added a discussion to the group Commons of Health and Well-beingNews from the Health Commons Working Group
After what seemed a rather long break and plenty of time to gather information from the field which…See More
Anna Betz added a page to the group Commons of Health and Well-beingHighlights from Health Commons Working Group Meeting 11th May 2013
Being separated leaves us fragmented and invisible to each other and the wider world
We decided not to enclose our conversation but use it to open it to others by publishing it in a public space.
The Health Commons group has become a point of…
Anna Betz replied to Anna Betz's discussion The functions of a health commons in the group Commons of Health and Well-being"In our working group meeting on the 11th May 2013 we reviewed the functions that we thought a…"
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Peter Challen replied to George Por's discussion Leadership is Convening in the group Convergence Working Group"This strong description is vital for 'commons creation'; yet in terms of society's need for structured and time constrained tasks it must also be interpreted in terms of servant leadership and responses to that.
One of the biggest…"
Peter Challen replied to George Por's discussion What are y/our generative values?"I am reminde of thes delicately woven passages:
We can gather up skeins of love and grief, rage,
the destructive, beauty and death,
and weave the story of men and women
into the blazing story of the universe.
We discover that we are no longer…"
Peter Challen is attending Anna Betz's event
Invitation to Commons Gathering London, 30th June 2012 at Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
June 30, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm
The Commons is awakening, this Saturday, and it needs You! Whether you attended one in the 12-day/12-seminar series on The Emergence of a Commons-based Economy or not, you will be welcome to join the women and men who gather this Saturday afternoon to awaken the Commons in the heart of London.For long, we’ve…See More
Peter Challen commented on Helene Finidori's group Mapping & Visual Metaphors of the commons."Just .......initial astonishment at what you have woven into this matrix - this womb of new life this beginning of the redemption of a genuine inclusive economy of replenishment. Thank you
Peter"
Peter Challen replied to George Por's discussion Mapping the emergent ecosystem of commons-focused projects in the group Mapping & Visual Metaphors of the commons."Last night I used my amateur's slide presentation on the visualising of the both the Degrading and Replenishing Economies that JBQ tentatively maps out in his article 'The Commons and Integral Capital', before 120 Iranian…"
Peter Challen replied to George Por's discussion Mapping the emergent ecosystem of commons-focused projects in the group Mapping & Visual Metaphors of the commons."The 1985 'Gaia Atlas of Planet Management - for today's Caretakers of Tomorrow's World' is one such bold attempt to map in visual metaphors and pithy descriptive passages compiled by 68 contributers in an examination of…"
Peter Challen commented on George Por's group Hosting Team"PENTECOST an expression of hosting.........
Gift of the spirit,
an awakening
glimpse of relationships
abounding.
Spirit in the mind,
commitment to
enhancement of community
in public spheres.
Spirit in the heart,
I and Thou and It
conscious…"
Peter Challen joined George Por's group
Hosting Team
We host conversations that matter among the stakeholders, for the fostering the emergence of a collective will about our commons.See More
Peter Challen replied to George Por's discussion Commoners Cafe"my heart is here - my mind elsewhere in an intense few days.... but I'l be back"
Peter Challen joined George Por's group
Knowledge Ecosystem Working Group
Our purpose is to make more accessible and boost the collective intelligence of our members (and the broader field of the Commons), by optimizing our knowledge ecosystem for relevance to our individual and collective needs of learning and action.See More
Peter Challen joined Helene Finidori's group
Mapping & Visual Metaphors of the commons.
The purpose of this group is:To map the various trends or movements related to the commons in order toa] formulate an overarching common ground concept,b] build bridges between the various movements,c] develop relevant specific narratives and visual representations for education on the commons, andd] provide comprehensive access to resources by means of key words.We will work closely with:The Outreach group as far as understanding the needs and experiences of the organisations in the wider…See More
Peter Challen left a comment for Helene Finidori"Here I am linked in - I think - takes an old man time to get the hang of these waves/ways.
Presently 'overwhelmed with insurmountable opportunities' to follow-up QS participants who haven't linked up, but have been greatly encouraged…"
Helene Finidori left a comment for Peter Challen"Hello Peter, I have created the Mapping and Visual Metaphors for the commons group and sent you an invitation to join and co-animate it as soon as I did I am not sure you received it.
Please don't hesitate to invite yourself in!"
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- Your organisational affiliations? (primary and secondary)
- Christian Council for Monetary Justice
The London Global Table on Inclusive Justice
- What is alive for you when you think of the commons?
- That all life is gift and the insidious commodifcation of things of intrinsic value must be reversed
- What are the skills/talents you bring to this group?
- Experiience as a jobbing theologian of exploring faith's relevance to public life
- Your (favorite) webpage or blog?
- http://ccmj.org - and globaljusticemovement.net
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 22:40 on May 21, 2012,
George Por said… Welcome Peter to the online home of our fledgling community that you've been working so enthusiastically to make possible!
- At 10:28 on May 29, 2012, Helene Finidori said…
Hello Peter, I have created the Mapping and Visual Metaphors for the commons group and sent you an invitation to join and co-animate it as soon as I did I am not sure you received it.
Please don't hesitate to invite yourself in!
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