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Mar 16 12 tweets 2 min read
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Beyond code lies the secret to powerful P2P collectives: emotional infrastructure. Dive into how care, empathy, and honest communication fuel distributed cooperation. #P2P #EmotionalInfrastructure
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Years of research show that activist collectives and open-source projects succeed not just through tech, but by cultivating deep, human connections. It’s about supporting and uplifting one another. #CollectivePower
Mar 15 13 tweets 2 min read
How does privatization and architecture challenge social movements? Dive into the concept of "Haussmannization" – where urban design is used not only to improve but to control and suppress collective action. #UrbanControl
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…stcapitalistassemblages.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/the… In @danhancox's view, history shows that crowds have the power to transform society — but those in power often disperse, defame, and control them. This tension is at the heart of our modern struggles. #CollectiveAction
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Mar 15 13 tweets 2 min read
In the 21st century, we face interlocking crises — climate change, inequality, political polarization, pandemics. Traditional solutions are failing, leaving us desperate for a new kind of security. #CrisisEra
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…stcapitalistassemblages.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/the… Enter the DisCO model: a postcapitalist assemblage that champions cooperation, commons-orientation, and distributed governance. It’s about creating safety and stability through collective ethics. #PostCapitalism
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Mar 14 12 tweets 2 min read
Are crowds simply chaotic mobs or can they unlock profound collective intelligence? Let’s dive into how DisCO governance transforms mob mentality into a force for social change. #CollectiveIntelligence
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…stcapitalistassemblages.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/bey… In “Beyond Le Bon,” we challenge our long-held views shaped by Gustave Le Bon’s idea of the irrational, violent crowd. It’s time to rethink the way we see collectives. #CrowdPsychology
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Mar 12 12 tweets 2 min read
Ever wondered about the true power of coming together — both in the streets and online? "The Right to Assemblage" challenges how digital commons and DisCOs (Distributed Cooperative Organizations) can reshape our future. #DigitalCommons
…stcapitalistassemblages.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/the… Crowds, raves, revolutions: physical gatherings have long been the heartbeat of change. Yet, as governments clamp down and public spaces shrink, our right to assemble is under siege. #RightToAssemble
Mar 11 13 tweets 2 min read
Ever wondered how our cities become battlegrounds between control and community? Urban spaces are more than just concrete jungles — they’re contested territories shaped by power struggles. #UrbanCommons
…stcapitalistassemblages.wordpress.com/2025/03/11/ter… Dan Hancox reminds us that urban design isn’t neutral. The city is a dynamic arena where social, political, and economic forces fight to leave their mark.