Boundaryless Conversations Podcast

Ep. 01 Arthur Brock - Rewiring the technology to rewire the way we organise

Mar 30, 2020

59:12

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Arthur Brock, chief architect of Holochain and pioneer in decentralized applications, dives into revolutionary concepts of governance and communication. He discusses how unenclosable carriers can enhance agent-centered coordination, redefining organizational structures. Brock contrasts traditional blockchain with Holochain’s localized trust systems, advocating for feedback loops in governance. He emphasizes decision-making as an organic process and the importance of democratizing technology to foster community involvement. The future of governance, he argues, must go beyond conventional models.

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The concept of unenclosable carriers enables decentralized communication, allowing for greater agent-centric organization and governance within local contexts.

Holochain promotes adaptive organizational frameworks by moving beyond universal consensus, fostering locally relevant structures that enhance community responsiveness.

Deep dives

Understanding Technology as Language

Technology functions as a form of language that facilitates coordination and communication among individuals. The host emphasizes that basic forms of technology, such as spoken language, writing, and even sound waves, play crucial roles in enabling effective interactions. However, the introduction of enclosed carriers, like written messages, alters these dynamics by allowing potential interception or modification of communication. This shift raises important questions about power and authority over information, highlighting the need for systems that maintain the integrity of communication without intermediary interference.

Intro

2min

The Evolution of Communication and Power Dynamics

8min

Decentralizing Trust: The Holochain Approach

29min

Exploring Innovative Governance and Organizational Structures

4min

Redefining Decision-Making

15min

Democratizing Technology and New Organizational Approaches

2min

In this episode, we have a boundaryless conversation with Arthur Brock, chief architect of Holochain. Holochain is an alternative to blockchain for running fully Peer-to-Peer distributed applications and is shaping the social dynamics of our emerging post-industrial economy.

In the show we widely cover the concept of Unenclosable carriers and how new technologies that are more inherently contextual and agent centred - instead of universal and global consensus-based - may open up new possibilities for coordination and organising, enabling governance through feedback loops.

Read more on our Medium story https://stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com/

Here are some important links from the conversation:

> Arthur Brock, The Future of Governance is not Governments https://medium.com/metacurrency-project/the-future-of-governance-is-not-governments-9c894e17b1cd

> Arthur Brock, Unenclosable Carriers and the Future of Communication, https://medium.com/holochain/unenclosable-carriers-and-the-future-of-communication-4ac6045ac894

> Holochain: https://holochain.org/

> Holo Host: https://holo.host/

> Affordance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affordance

Find out more about the show and the research at Boundaryless at www.platformdesigntoolkit.com/podcast

Music by liosound.Recorded on March 10th 2020