I will draft the 2 pages document and share it with you, support probably just means "endorsement" at this point ;) but sure, I'd be happy to help out with the labor-oriented research as well, to the extent that it is compatible with the work I'm doing right now.. (which it partially is)
On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 12:36 AM, Michel Bauwens <[email protected]>wrote: > dear primavera, > > let us know how you want to see this support materialized! > > just in case your approach would be compatible with the labor-oriented > research I just outlined, would you be interested in joining them ? > > Michel > > > On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 11:30 PM, Primavera De Filippi < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm planning to apply for a proposed scheme of CBPP-value indicator based >> on a cryptocurrency-like mechanism (Michel, I already described this to >> you, albeit in a very preliminary fashion, in another email thread). The >> idea is to create a universal (or not-so universal) denominator of value >> produced within different CBPP platforms, in order to facilitate >> productivity-assessment and comparison among these different platforms, as >> well as to provide a tool that would act as an interface between the CBPP >> (non-market) ecosystem and the commercial (market) system. >> I am working on this concept together with Isaac Mao (Social Brain >> Foundation) and a few other interested folks, it would be really great to >> have the P2P-F support this as well. >> >> >> On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 11:45 PM, Michel Bauwens < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> This seems like a project that would be ideal for a p2p-f supported >>> consortium, >>> >>> I would focus this one on labor issues, >>> >>> let me know if anyone is interested, >>> >>> orsan / phoebe / trebor: any interest in working with us on this ? >>> >>> I would be interested in adding a part on studying the potential of >>> counter-economies in the vein of the proposals that we have been >>> circulating ; and on the emerging p2p solidarity mechanisms that could >>> improve the conditions of labor in this context >>> >>> here is my key proposal: 1) what effect is the sharing economy having on >>> labor and work 2) can we imagine new solidarity mechanisms to re-balance >>> the negative effects 3) can we re-imagine a new type of economic logic that >>> would altogether transcend the structural problems caused to labor by the >>> for-profit sharing economy >>> >>> >>> On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Primavera De Filippi < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> FYI >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>> From: Andrés Monroy-Hernández <[email protected]> >>>> Date: Tue, May 20, 2014 at 1:37 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [berkmanfriends] looking for academics studying the >>>> "Sharing Economy" >>>> To: Berkman Friends <[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello again, Berkman Friends. To follow up on this, I want to share >>>> this RFP to fund people to do research on this topic. Please help me spread >>>> the word! Deadline: June 6. Two-page proposal. Up to $100K. More info at >>>> http://fuse.microsoft.com/research/award or see below: >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> >>>> Request for Proposals - Peer Economy Research Awards >>>> SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES >>>> >>>> RFP released: May 19, 2014 >>>> Two-page proposal submission deadline: June 6, 2014 >>>> Notification of results: Mid June, 2014 >>>> >>>> OVERVIEW >>>> >>>> A number of technological platforms, often referred to as the "sharing >>>> economy," are disrupting entrenched industries by enabling ordinary people >>>> to monetize excess resources such as cars, bedrooms, and skills. For >>>> instance, Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit have challenged the status-quo in >>>> the hospitality, transportation, and staffing industries. >>>> >>>> These platforms have the potential to create extra income opportunities >>>> for people, reduce the environmental cost of ownership, and foster >>>> interactions among co-located residents. At the same time, they challenge >>>> existing business practices, some of which were originally intended to >>>> protect public safety, health, and labor rights, among others. More >>>> broadly, the term "sharing economy" is in need for examination as these >>>> platforms most often involve the monetization of transactions that >>>> otherwise could have occurred in reciprocity networks. >>>> >>>> Despite the Peer Economy's increased visibility, size, and tensions, >>>> not much independent academic research has been done in this space. We are >>>> seeking to fund academic researchers who can investigate and problematize >>>> this phenomenon, especially in urban environments where they thrive, to >>>> answer questions such as: >>>> >>>> System Design. What sociotechnical tools or design interventions could >>>> help address or examine existing limitations of peer economy platforms? How >>>> might reputation systems be leveraged in new ways to recruit and engage >>>> communities of practice, to increase accountability and quality of labor? >>>> How could mentorship systems be leveraged to improve providers of labor >>>> over time? >>>> >>>> Urbanism. What are the impacts of generalized "ride sharing," space >>>> rentals, and other forms of collaborative consumption in the lives of city >>>> residents? >>>> >>>> Economics. What are the economic impacts of different peer economy >>>> platforms across industries? What sort of industries are susceptible to >>>> disruption by peer economy platforms and in what ways? Can the peer economy >>>> be accessible to communities who may not have access to high value capital >>>> or excess resources? >>>> >>>> Altruism. How is altruistic sharing impacted by the introduction of >>>> peer economy platforms? Is there a crowding out effect? >>>> >>>> Regulation. What is the role of governmental and other forms of >>>> regulation in the peer economy? >>>> Infrastructure. How do peer economy platforms enhance or undermine >>>> public infrastructure? How do these platforms impact communities' >>>> resilience? >>>> >>>> Data. What data from peer economy platforms can be leveraged to help >>>> communities? How can individuals' privacy rights, societal benefits, and >>>> the platform's own interest be reconciled? >>>> >>>> Environment. How does the peer economy change the nature of ownership? >>>> What are the environmental effects of these changes? >>>> >>>> Labor issues. How are labor rights undermined or redefined by these new >>>> income earning modalities? What new structures for collective action might >>>> emerge from the peer economy providers? What jobs are being displaced by >>>> peer economy platforms and what alternatives might emerge? >>>> >>>> MONETARY AWARDS >>>> >>>> We will offer unrestricted gift awards totaling up to $100,000 USD, >>>> made payable to the applicant's institution. >>>> >>>> ELIGIBILITY >>>> >>>> We are especially welcoming of proposals that are cross-disciplinary. >>>> We recognize that the knowledge necessary to address this area may come >>>> from a wide range of methodologies and disciplines as diverse as computer >>>> science, urbanism, information science, sociology, design, legal studies, >>>> and economics. We welcome proposals that involve qualitative or >>>> quantitative data collection and analysis. >>>> >>>> To be eligible, your institution and proposal must meet the following >>>> requirements. >>>> >>>> Institutions must have access to the knowledge, resources, and skills >>>> necessary to carry out the proposed research. >>>> The receiving institution must agree that awards are made as >>>> unrestricted gifts, and should provide the necessary tax documents shortly >>>> after being notified of the award. >>>> Applicants may be faculty, researchers, students and affiliates of >>>> institutions that are either an accredited degree-granting university with >>>> a non-profit status or a research institution with non-profit status >>>> Proposals that are incomplete will be excluded from the selection >>>> process. >>>> Institutions can be located inside or outside the United States. >>>> >>>> SUBMISSION PROCESS >>>> >>>> FUSE Labs at Microsoft Research shall have no obligation to maintain >>>> the confidentiality of any submitted proposals. Therefore, proposals should >>>> not contain information that is confidential, restricted, or sensitive. >>>> FUSE Labs reserves the right to make the winning proposals publicly >>>> available, except those portions containing budgetary or personally >>>> identifiable information. >>>> >>>> To be considered for this award, submit a CV, and a project proposal (2 >>>> pages) via email at [email protected] with the following >>>> basic information: >>>> >>>> Description and approach. What set of questions will be addressed? How >>>> will they be addressed? What are the methodological and theoretical >>>> approaches that the researchers will utilize? >>>> Related research. Briefly summarize and explain how your proposal is >>>> going to build on previous work (references section are not counted >>>> towards the page limit). >>>> Budget and timeline. Describe how the award will be used, along with >>>> the milestones to measure the progress of the project. If the project >>>> described is part of a larger ongoing research program, estimate the time >>>> for completion of this project only. >>>> >>>> SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA >>>> >>>> FUSE Labs reserves the right to fund winning proposals at an amount >>>> greater or lower than the amount requested, up to the stated maximum >>>> amount. We cannot provide individual feedback on proposals that are not >>>> funded. >>>> >>>> All proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: >>>> >>>> Addresses an important research question that, if answered, has the >>>> potential to have a impact on the peer economy. >>>> Potential for wide dissemination and use of knowledge, including >>>> specific plans for scholarly publications, public presentations, and white >>>> papers. >>>> Ability to complete the project including adequacy of resources >>>> available, reasonableness of timelines, and qualifications of identified >>>> contributors. >>>> Qualifications of principal investigator including previous history of >>>> work in the area, successful completion of previous funded projects, >>>> research or teaching awards, and publications. >>>> >>>> CONDITIONS >>>> >>>> Funded researchers must seek approval of their institution’s review >>>> board for any work that involves human subjects. >>>> >>>> FUSE Labs makes no claims on any of the data collected as a part of >>>> this research, but we encourage the researchers to publish their work >>>> broadly. Funded researchers do not need to seek FUSE Labs' approval prior >>>> to publication. >>>> >>>> ORGANIZERS >>>> >>>> This RFP is being coordinated by Andrés Monroy-Hernández, researcher in >>>> FUSE Labs at Microsoft Research. For more information please email >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> ABOUT FUSE RESEARCH AWARDS >>>> >>>> Every year FUSE Labs helps fund university researchers doing work in >>>> areas related to social computing and design. Previous winners include >>>> faculty from departments of computer science, information science, and >>>> communications such as: >>>> >>>> Prof. Michael Bernstein, Stanford University, Computer Science. >>>> Prof. Sean Munson, University of Washington, Human Centered Design & >>>> Engineering. >>>> Prof. Aaron Shaw, Northwestern University, School of Communication. >>>> Prof. Elizabeth Liddy and Anthony Rotolo, Syracuse University, School >>>> of Information Studies. >>>> Prof. Robert Mason, University of Washington, Information School. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------- >>>> You are subscribed to the BerkmanFriends discussion list. >>>> >>>> Mailing list options: >>>> http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/lists/info/berkmanfriends >>>> Mailing list members: >>>> http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/lists/review/berkmanfriends >>>> >>>> Reminder: emails sent through this list are considered on-record unless >>>> otherwise noted. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> *Please note an intrusion wiped out my inbox on February 8; I have no >>> record of previous communication, proposals, etc ..* >>> >>> P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - >>> http://blog.p2pfoundation.net >>> >>> <http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation>Updates: >>> http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens >>> >>> #82 on the (En)Rich list: http://enrichlist.org/the-complete-list/ >>> >> >> > > > -- > *Please note an intrusion wiped out my inbox on February 8; I have no > record of previous communication, proposals, etc ..* > > P2P Foundation: http://p2pfoundation.net - http://blog.p2pfoundation.net > > <http://lists.ourproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/p2p-foundation>Updates: > http://twitter.com/mbauwens; http://www.facebook.com/mbauwens > > #82 on the (En)Rich list: http://enrichlist.org/the-complete-list/ >
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