The Autonomous Podcast B series explores the ideas of “fixing the world” through Grassroots movements and non-profits. In this episode, our host Nelson interviews Diana Morret, creator of Pandora Hub, Civic Hub, and other changemaking projects.

Diana comes from rural Spanish roots. Her Father’s family was forced to abandon their village because of the miscalculation of a dam that was built next to the riverside. Diana’s history and the history of villages in Spain inspired her to start Pandora hub as a passion project. She wanted to rebuild rural villages by creating bridges between sophisticated technology and rural changemaking movements.

In this episode Diana walks us through ins and outs of the programs offered by Pandora hub and Civic Hub. We explore the challenges and opportunities that arise from creating collaboration opportunities between experienced developers and rural villagers.

Some of the topics

Programs offered by Civic Hub and Pandora Hub
Bridging the gap between local need and technology
Connection and collaboration in times of COVID
“Rural Shakers” leveraging local positive transformation
Rural Co-living and Intentional Communities

Diana and Nelson discuss some of the hurdles that must be overcome by radical-thinking social activists who really want to make a difference. Diana recognizes the laws that govern rural communities and the potential obstacles this creates for free-thinkers interested in regeneration. The solution? Diana believes in large-scale group collaboration: “A massive structural change needs to be done, and I believe collectivization is the way to do it.”

Resources

Autonomous B2 - Nelson Melina & Diana Morret on Rebuilding Rural Areas