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How neighbourhood social networks can help communities and local businesses thrive
In the small state of Vermont, residents log on to Front Porch Forum, an online service, to ask for recommendations for a plumber, or to borrow a ladder, or to discuss the school budget. Unlike other social media, however, postings are aggregated and sent as a digest typically once a day. So members read postings from their neighbors only after they have been reviewed first by Front Porch Forum’s team of moderators. Michael Wood-Lewis, a founder of Front Porch Forum, spoke to Ouishare about the platform’s role in building community, increasing social capital, and, most recently, its take on Big Tech.
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How emerging forms of civic engagement are shaping the future of our cities
We met Joke Quintens to talk about new forms of citizen collaboration and how we can accelerate change-making for the common good.
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Why we need to address the digital divide if we want to foster more democratic societies
Digital divides mirror social inequalities. Fostering inclusion and participation can not only lead to better digital services but ultimately more democratic and just societies.
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In times of collapse - The keys to economic system change
Since founding Ouishare eight years ago changing the economic system stayed central to solving the biggest problems of our time. In 2019, buzzwords like Sharing Economy, Collaborative Economy, Circular Economy, Feminist Economy or Wellbeing Economy have become mainstream but the challenges have become even more pressing.
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Ouishare Foundation: promoting and supporting local social innovation
While themes such as “global warming”, “urban wasteland”, “digital divide” are becoming more and more critical in the public debate, why are social innovation projects not developing as fast as the startups from which they often take the inspiration?
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Blurring the lines between hospitality and residential
Zoku are at the Co-Liv summit in Paris on the 11th and 12th October 2018. We were lucky enough to find some time to chat about what they do and where they see the phenomenon of co-living leading to.
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Why we need new narratives and strategies to save the environment
The fatalist-gloomy-future narrative around climate change hasn't been compelling to mobilise enough individuals and communities for change. In response, new organisations are emerging with positive narratives and more complex strategies to tackle 'the problem' of our generation.
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Coliving as a catalyser for communities in cities
The Collective are one of the exciting contributors at the Co-Liv summit in Paris on the 11th and 12th October 2018. We were fortunate to grab a precious few minutes for a chat about what The Collective is, their mission, focus and a brief glimpse into the future of Co-Living.
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An unusual journey to self-management: Matt Black Systems Four Key Insights
Self-management is a trendy concept that is increasingly adopted by companies. What advantages provide self-management structure? How to implement it? Is this model for everyone and for every organisation?
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Coliving on the rise: can house-sharing make cities great again?
On October 11th 2018 Co-Liv the first major event about coliving in Paris will welcome you. To get you up to speed about the promises and challenges that coliving offers, we interviewed Jonathan Imme.
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What we have learnt while building Ouishare
How do we define Ouishare? Sometimes as a collective of entrepreneurs or independent workers, sometimes as a bottom-up organization; sometimes like an open community, or at times like a “people incubator”.
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Happiness, failure and vulnerability: what are organisations missing?
Is happiness something that you find, or that you become? Should workplace happiness be the responsibility of the employee or a company’s duty? If we all value different things, how can companies create a suitable environment for all?
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