“A Historic Shift in Conversation”
Transition Network aims at the mind sets of developed countries - seeking to transform the affluent Western way of life.
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- issue 17, March 2016
Digital Development Debates - be part of the debates!
The idea of the shareconomy has given rise to a variety of thoughts of how to use technological inventions to enhance development. It will have a lot of implications for the economy, journalism, education, and the way all of us interact…
Table of Contents Issue #17Featured Articles #17
Generous Envy
The willingness to share depends on different motifs – even envy. Examples from Pakistan, Latin America and the USA.
Fight for Rio’s Streets
In Brazil Graffiti is a weapon of the poor and disinherited. Artists are reclaiming the streets, using their fame to build and educate their communities.
What Do You Share With a Stranger?
Performance-based artist from India, Amitesh Grover connects strangers from all around the world – without sharing a room.
“Happiness Is a Skill”
Tho Ha Vinh, Program Director of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Center, explains why happiness is a more important indicator than economic growth.
Possession Rather Than Ownership
Alternative economic approaches – based on commons – have emerged around the turn of the century. Are we heading towards the “ecommony”?
Facts or Rumors?
Social media plays a huge role in African conflict zones. It offers ways for evading media restrictions, but also bears dangers inherent in its use.
The Hashtag Protest
Ever since the Arab Spring, social media has been praised as a means for civic engagement. Despite its positive impact, restrictions remain.
