Rufus Pollock

Rufus Pollock, founder of Open Knowledge, and Sylvie Barbier, a French-Taiwanese performance artist, dive into the concept of a 'Second Renaissance.' They discuss how art can transform communities and the necessity of cultural activism during a meta-crisis. The duo envisions a new artistic manifesto that intertwines art with spirituality for emotional and societal healing. They also explore the evolution of storytelling, emphasizing modern narratives' relevance to contemporary issues like care and environmental consciousness, advocating for collective action and community building.

In this episode of our Making Sense of #Crypto and #Web3 series, Rufus Pollock is joined by activist, journalist and author Cory Doctorow. Cory outlines the problems he sees within the web3 space; economic, technological, and ethical.You can learn more about Cory and his work here:https://pluralistic.net/https://doctorow.medium.com/To learn more about our Making Sense of Web3 series visit https://web3.lifeitself.us/ Get full access to Life Itself at news.lifeitself.org/subscribe

Rufus Pollock, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Life Itself, delves into engaging conversations about the intersection of culture and technology. He emphasizes the importance of community in navigating modern challenges and the need for ecological consciousness. Pollock explores the concept of a Second Renaissance, highlighting personal and collective transformation as keys to societal progress. Their discussion also touches on the complex relationship between trust, ethics, and capitalism, advocating for reflection and innovative governance in times of crisis.