We’re at a unique moment in history, says UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown: we can use today’s interconnectedness to develop our shared global ethic — and work together to confront the challenges of poverty, security, climate change and the economy.
What do you think? (Especially you folks in the UK)
I participated in Government 2.0 online last year, but just got around to going through this talk by Mark Surman of Mozilla. He offers a great primer on technology and how the open source movement relates to civic engagement. My favorite insight was towards the end where he states that if people actually thought that the government was listening, they would actually jump aboard and get involved.
I wonder how many people we leave disengaged, because they don’t think we actually care enough to hear them out and do something about what they have to offer?
We had our first web team meeting last night. I think we’re all totally excited by the possibilities. No one’s in it for money or glory, we simply want to bring this project into wonderful existence.
It’s definitely a different vibe than most of the other work that I do. I rarely lead stuff that I have next to no competence on, but it’s going to be an interesting journey ahead.
Currently we’re looking at using a mysql backend with third party api’s over a ruby on rails framework and an ajax-ified front-end… Does that make any sense to anyone? I’m barely grasping it all too.
Here’s a news report on the early stages of the internet. Developers described it as something they just wanted to create, even though there was probably no money in it.
… people willing to spend 15 minutes downtown toronto this Sunday afternoon to do a video shoot. We’re looking for diversity in terms of culture, gender, age, etc.
… web developers
… people who live in the trinity-spadina area who might be interested in birthing something beautiful
I’ve got a few ‘projects’ in the works that I can use some help with…
If you, or someone you know, can help with any of the following contact me.
- I’ve got two web startup ideas that I don’t see being done that would help advance the kingdom – I’m looking for interested individuals with web programming skills.
- I’m hoping to throw a party towards the end of summer… a little Solar Crash Bash… all proceeds going to a water-related cause. If anyone knows of good venues in Toronto or better yet has hook-ups for good deals please let me know.
- I’m also looking for artists of all kinds. I’ve got musicians to magicians lined up… but the more the merrier. Do you, or someone you know, have some latent talent you’d love to share with the world?
- General networking. right at this moment in my life, I’ve got some time for it. For those of you who know me, or follow along on the blog, is there someone you know that you think I should meet, in person or virtually? These days I’m really interested in new expressions of church, community development, the city of Toronto, simpler living and spirituality, the future of the church and planet earth… but really any good conversation will do for me these days. Pop me a message.