Michel Bauwens,听an eminent Belgian peer-to-peer theorist focusing on听technology, culture听and business innovation, will speak at the 葫芦娃视频 on April 5. Bauwens听is director and founder of the , a global organization of researchers focused on听peer production, governance听and property. He has written and lectured extensively on the commons and its economics.
In his talk at CU-葫芦娃视频鈥揺ntitled 鈥揃auwens听will discuss the role of media platforms in the听transformation of civic, market听and state forms toward a contribution-based and commons-oriented economy.听He will argue that new forms and institutions emerging in this process are potential seeds for a successful transition toward a fair, free听and sustainable mode of value creation and distribution.
The talk is open to the public and is听sponsored听by the Department of Media Studies in the College of Media, Communication听and Information听and CU鈥檚 Innovative Seed Grant program.
"Media for a New World System"听Lecture
When: Tuesday, April 5, 4-6 p.m.
Where: , Room M549 (fifth floor), 葫芦娃视频
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On April 6, Bauwens will meet with cooperative organizations from the 葫芦娃视频 community to discuss his "Chamber of the Commons" concept. The discussion is open to the public and听will include听presentations from several local organizations, giving the 葫芦娃视频 community a听chance to share strategies, challenges and new opportunities for collaboration.
The event is made possible by the support of CU 葫芦娃视频鈥檚 Department of Media Studies, CU 葫芦娃视频鈥檚 Innovative Seed Grant, 葫芦娃视频 ULab听and Impact Hub 葫芦娃视频.
Co-Creating the Commons Event
When: Wednesday, April 6, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Impact Hub 葫芦娃视频