Category: economy
When We Grow is a very informative, 45 minute documentary that explores the facts about cannabis, from the history of cannabis prohibition to industrial hemp and medicinal marijuana, presented in clear and accessible manner. Wonderful for sharing with those who are still in need of education on the matter.
New technologies are making it easier than ever to turn an idea into a reality. 3D printers, open-source software, hackable products, and collaborative communities have turned traditional tinkering into a full-scale “maker movement” that allows — and encourages — everyone to tap into their inner entrepreneur. Can this movement usher in a new age of innovation? Will hackers have a profound impact on the economy? And if so, are we prepared for it?
Discussion with Cindy Au, the director of Kickstarter, Chad Dickerson, CEO of Etsy, Banning Garret of The Atlantic Council and Matt Yglesias of Slate.
Spawned by a confluence of the economic crisis, environmental concerns, and the maturation of the social web, an entirely new generation of businesses is popping up. They enable the sharing of cars, clothes, couches, apartments, tools, meals, and even skills.
Gartner Group researchers estimate that the peer-to-peer financial-lending market will reach $5 billion by 2013. Frost & Sullivan projects that car-sharing revenues in North America alone will hit $3.3 billion by 2016. And Botsman says the consumer peer-to-peer rental market will become a $26 billion sector, and believes the sharing economy, in toto, is a $110 billion-plus market.
The Sharing Economy | Fast Company.
If you enjoyed Charles Eisenstein’s Sacred Economics video or have an interest in gift economies watch this rather encouraging TEDx talk.
With a record number of Americans going without health insurance, alternative currencies like Trade Dollars have become one of the few ways the uninsured can afford much-needed health care.
Uninsured pay for medical care with local currencies – CNN Money: Feb. 21, 2012.
Hooray! The long awaited sequel to Baraka is ready. (If you haven’t seen Baraka yet, you simply must. It’s an exceptional, must-see-in-your-lifetime experience.)
Samsara is a new non verbal documentary film by the creators of 1992′s lauded “Baraka”. It took five years to make, and was shot in over 100 locations in 25 countries. It is one of only a handful of films to be shot on 70mm film in the last forty years. Directed by Rob Fricke and produced by Mark Magidson.
Samsara will be in US Theaters August 24th 2012, with international releases soon to follow.
Here a dozen Venn diagrams to help us figure out this most pertinent question:
http://geke.us/VennDiagrams.html
Outstanding Rap News report from Robert Foster!!
Brilliant.
