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In this engaging conversation, Simon Brown, a longtime builder in the Ethereum space and lead of the ConsenSys Network State initiative, discusses the transformative potential of digital coordination tools for decentralized communities. He dives into the concept of 'network states' and their historical roots, while emphasizing Ethereum as a socio-technology that fosters diverse partnerships. Simon shares insights on capital formation challenges, real-world experiments in network-state thinking, and the essential role of shared values in creating resilient digital communities.

Jon Hillis, founder of Cabin and the Neighborhood Village Project, and Timur Koster, co-founder of Edge City, dive into the transformative concept of entanglement in community building. They discuss how co-creation and shared rituals can forge deeper connections and trust among individuals. The duo highlights the challenges between DAOs and community goals, exploring the value of pop-up civic experiments. With an emphasis on local interdependence, they propose that voluntary ties can create resilient networks that redefine civil society.

In this engaging conversation, Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and leader of ConsenSys, dives into the concept of Trustware and its role in fostering decentralized coordination. He discusses the transformative power of network states, which promise to overhaul traditional systems of governance and economy. Lubin explains how AI can complement decentralized structures, enabling a more resilient society. With insights on self-sovereignty and a future filled with diverse tokens, he envisions a thriving post-scarcity civilization built on trust and cooperation.

Sara Horowitz, founder of the Mutualist Society and the Freelancers Union, joins Michel Bauwens, founder of the P2P Foundation, to delve into transformative ideas about collective ownership and cooperative economies. They discuss the evolution from free software to Web3, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and mutual care for community resilience. The conversation uncovers how trust and solidarity can bolster networks while exploring innovative financing for regenerative projects. Insights into the interplay of commons and mutualism reveal pathways to a more interconnected society.

In this engaging discussion, Ellie Hain, a writer and co-founder of the Meaning Alignment Institute, sheds light on our modern-day search for meaning. She explores the deep disconnection many feel in society and how attunement to life, community, and ritual can restore a sense of purpose. Ellie highlights the 'meaning crisis,' the importance of balancing personal sovereignty with interdependence, and how embracing challenge can lead to growth. She also emphasizes that meaning is our birthright, ready to be rediscovered through shared practices and values.

Marc Ziade, co-founder of VDAO and founder of Fifth World, teams up with Kris Miller, Crypto director at Fifth World, to dive into the innovative concept of antifragile network states. They explore how regenerative systems thrive under stress, moving beyond fragility in community structures. The duo discusses the intersection of crypto coordination and permaculture to enhance local sovereignty and resilience. Listeners can expect insights on practical examples, such as local food production, fostering self-sufficient and adaptive communities.

Douglas Rushkoff, a media theorist and author, teams up with philosopher Jordan Hall, known for his coordination systems expertise. They dive into how memes and narratives shape political and digital realities. The conversation explores the shift from early internet autonomy to corporate control, dissecting the 'weirding' of the internet and elite survival strategies. They also highlight the need for new civic stories amidst collapsing old narratives and discuss ways to reclaim a bottom-up movement for a more progressive digital future.

Akseli Virtanen, co-founder of the Economic Space Agency, is joined by researchers Jorge Lopez and Dick Bryan to discuss their influential book on reimagining economic frameworks. They delve into viewing capital as a flexible coordination protocol rather than a fixed system. The trio explores how new economic languages can articulate ecological and social values, making them financially viable. They also examine the potential of distributed finance and programmable accounting to redefine collective value beyond traditional market boundaries.

New @greenpillnet season out now! 🌐 Hosted by Primavera De Filippi and Felix Beer, this episode kicks off a new Greenpill Mini-Series exploring Network Nations — translocal communities that use technology, shared culture, and bottom-up governance to organize beyond borders. They discuss how Network Nations differ from Network States, the roots of this idea in commons-based governance, and how digital sovereignty, culture, and Web3 tools can empower civil society to act collectively across the world. 🎧 Learn more → https://networknations.network 🌐 https://blockchaingov.eu | https://greenpill.network 🐦 @owocki @greenpillnet 🌐 Timestamps 00:00 – Cold start 01:05 – Welcome to the new season hosted by Primavera De Filippi & Felix Beer 02:30 – What are Network Nations and why they matter 03:50 – Network Nations vs Network States: key differences 05:00 – Season formats: Deep Dives and Community Spotlights 06:00 – Origins of the Network Nations concept 07:40 – Early gatherings: Zuzalu, EdgeCity, and Emerge Lakefront 09:30 – Bridging theory and practice: researchers meet practitioners 11:30 – Defining Network Nations: translocal and interconnected communities 12:30 – The meaning of translocality: networks that empower local nodes 14:00 – From online groups to shared culture and identity 15:20 – Networks of networks: building community at scale 16:50 – Internal vs external purpose: culture and collective impact 18:00 – Collective action as a way to strengthen community 19:10 – Balancing scale and trust: connecting networks and communities 20:50 – Building trust-rich relationships across global networks 23:00 – Case study 1: Burning Man as a translocal culture 25:00 – Case study 2: Regen Network and regenerative coordination 27:00 – Comparing cultural and infrastructural approaches 28:30 – Cross-pollination between Web3 and social movements 29:15 – Why use the word "Nation" instead of "Community"? 30:40 – Reclaiming the term "Nation" beyond nationalism 32:00 – Detaching nations from states: a new political lens 33:20 – Functional sovereignty: autonomy without territory 34:00 – Balaji's Network State model and its limitations 36:00 – The Network Nation's non-territorial approach to governance 38:00 – Communities coexisting with states through functional sovereignty 40:00 – Sovereignty as a collective good, not a product 42:00 – The commons as a third path beyond market and state 44:00 – Overlapping sovereignties vs exit-based systems 46:00 – How Web3 enables distributed governance infrastructures 48:00 – Independence from big tech and value-biased algorithms 50:20 – Empowering civil society through translocal coordination 52:00 – Network Nations as a meta-political framework 54:00 – Diversifying global governance and emerging experiments 55:00 – Building the Network Nations Alliance and community platform 57:00 – Beyond Web3: connecting bioregional and intentional communities 59:00 – How to get involved: calls, Telegram, and collaboration 01:00:20 – Closing reflections: building the next generation of network-native institutions

New @greenpillnet pod out today! 🌱 Kevin chats with Devansh Mehta about Deep Funding — an AI-powered mechanism combining human judgment and prediction markets to fund open-source projects. They dive into how it scales evaluations, prevents Sybil attacks, and builds a fair "price feed" for public goods ahead of Gitcoin Grants 24 (GG24). Links: 🌐grants.gitcoin.co 🌐 deepfunding.org 🌐 deep.seer.pm 🌐 greenpill.network 🐦 @owocki @greenpillnet ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the Greenpill Podcast – exploring tech, coordination & Protopia 00:45 – Introducing guest Devansh Mehta, AI & Public Goods Lead at the Ethereum Foundation 01:20 – What is Deep Funding and why it matters 02:00 – How Deep Funding scales human evaluations with AI models 02:45 – Overview of the pilot run and what was tested 03:20 – How the mechanism works: human jurors + model builders 04:30 – The White Hat Sybil attack and what it revealed 05:40 – How Deep Funding integrates data science competitions and prediction markets 06:50 – Results of the pilot: weighted funding for 45 open-source repos 07:30 – Creating a credibly neutral funding system with unequal weights 08:40 – Comparing Deep Funding with Protocol Guild and other mechanisms 09:20 – Building a strong community of AI developers and human jurors 10:30 – The role of jurors and models in fair evaluation 11:10 – What's next: expanding to 90 repos in Gitcoin Grants 24 (GG24) 11:50 – Funding pool: $350K from Ethereum Foundation & Gitcoin 12:30 – Challenges of distributing capital efficiently and fairly 13:20 – Moving to GitHub repo-level governance: who controls the funds? 14:40 – Two models of spending: splits contracts vs counterfactual wallets 15:40 – Lessons from past Gitcoin funding rounds 16:20 – Why Deep Funding focuses on units of work, not organizations 17:20 – Avoiding distortions and improving fairness in funding 18:10 – The vision: creating a live price feed for public goods 19:10 – How prediction markets price open-source value 20:30 – Self-correcting market behavior and real-time adjustments 21:20 – Subsidies and liquidity: bootstrapping active participation 22:10 – Balancing liquidity levels to prevent manipulation 23:00 – What's next for Deep Funding: refining future iterations 23:40 – Shoutout to the model builders and competition winners 24:20 – Where to learn more: deepfunding.org & deep.seer.pm 25:00 – Closing: the future of AI, governance, and funding what matters