Hope in Source
MA 11: Maggie Appleton on Open Source as a Gift Economy
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1. Open source culture is a niche community with its own rules and norms, functioning as a gift economy.
2. Open source communities exhibit a combination of gift and market economies, allowing for compatibility and reciprocity.
3. Programmers have significant cultural power to shape the internet and its tools based on their beliefs and values.
4. The future of internet development may prioritize social interaction over monetary functionalities, driven by open-source development.
5. Design innovation should focus on incorporating embodiment and fostering social bonds to address the disconnect between technology and human connection.
