Nathan Schneider

Nathan Schneider, an expert on decentralized governance, engages in a thought-provoking discussion about the need for accountable structures in decentralized systems. He tackles the ethics and power dynamics in emerging tech, highlighting democracy's decline in the digital domain. The conversation also delves into the challenges of decentralization, including the illusions of power it creates and the complexities of governing decentralized organizations (DAOs). Schneider emphasizes the importance of viewing digital platforms as public goods to enhance equity and inclusivity.

Author Nathan Schneider discusses how the internet can be a democratic medium by learning from governance legacies of the past. Topics include implicit feudalism in online communities, the need for platforms supporting accountability, digital power dynamics, blockchain in shared governance, and critical analysis of the crypto space.

The podcast explores Nathan Schneider's new book 'Governable Spaces' discussing challenges in creating democratic governance online, open source sustainability, governance failures in projects like Git, diverse forms of governance, and the role of protocols in shaping online communities.

Nathan Schneider, a media studies professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and an expert in cooperativism, dives into the fascinating world of crypto. He shares his journey into cryptocurrency and discusses encoding human rights on the blockchain. The conversation examines the role of cooperatives in social movements, challenges of decentralized governance, and the reimagining of labor. Schneider critiques the notion of neutrality in blockchain tech while advocating for inclusive frameworks that enhance democracy and empower marginalized communities.

Activist-scholar Nathan Schneider discusses the potential of democratic governance online and its importance for real-world democracy. He emphasizes the need for progressive activists to learn from social movements and use technology creatively. The podcast explores the evolution of the internet, challenges of online democracy, and the importance of grassroots power and democratic innovation.