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German Nonprofit Creates New Open Source License for Seeds
Dr. Johannes Kotschi discusses how the open source model was adapted for seeds, and why this initiative is so important.
How a Poisonous Profit-Culture Is Keeping Us From Innovating for the Betterment of All
Cutting-edge research should be directed towards achieving a decent standard of living for all instead of however the wealthy please or deem appropriate.
Meet G0v, the Open Source, Digital Community Transforming Democracy in Taiwan
Several members of the g0v community in Taiwan discuss how they plan to help other communities across Asia.
Acquisition of the Ride-Hailing App Juno Points to a Need for Platform Co-ops
The Juno acquisition proves profits take precedence over ethics.
Silicon Valley Can’t Fight All Our Political Battles for Us
The tech industry assuming such a role shouldn't really be surprising.
Kyle Wiens: It Comes Down to Monopoly Control of the Aftermarket
Janine Jackson interviewed Kyle Wiens about copyright overreaching for the April 28, 2017, episode of CounterSpin.
Fewer Lobbyists, More Money: What’s Going On?
Although the number of lobbyists has declined, the amount companies spent on lobbying was the largest since 2012.
It’s Time to Regulate the Gig Economy
Technology is used to monitor workers. Can it also be used to regulate work and protect workers?
Global Capitalist Crisis and Trump’s War Drive
Global inequalities can only be sustained by more repressive and ubiquitous systems of social control and repression.
The Bill of Rights at the Border: Fourth Amendment Limits on Searching Your Data and Devices
Hundreds of thousands of people enter the US every day and a lot of technology enters with them.