aboutfoss(dot)org
This project was created with the goal of sharing knowledge about digital self-determination and promoting Free*, Libre, Open Source Software (FOSS, FLOSS, Open Source)
* free as in freedom, not as in free beer
Surveillance capitalism
The terminology "surveillance capitalism" was popularized by Harvard Professor Shoshana Zuboff. In Zuboff's theory, surveillance capitalism is a novel market form and a specific logic of capitalist accumulation. (1)
Privacy is a human right!
The right to privacy is a fundamental human right firmly grounded in international law and a integral portion of the Declaration of Human Rights - Article 12 (2)
What can you do
FOSS/FLOSS/Open Source Software gives you the tolls for this! "Digital Self-Determination seeks to empower individuals and communities to decide how their data is managed in ways that benefit themselves and society." (3)
citations
ROACH, S. (2022). Accidental Conflict: America, China, and the Clash of False Narratives. Yale University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv2z0vv2v
Universal Declaration of Human Rigths (UDHR) - United Nations . https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights
International Network on Digital Self-Determination mission concept note. https://cms.thegovlab.com/assets/7b226f48-74a1-4a08-aecf-bbe64652f298/
about
goals
This project was created by Bruno for sharing digital self-determination knowledge, and promoting Free, Libre, Open Source Software, and currently we are actively working on finding like minded collaborators to ensure it's success. Contact me if you'd like to join this effort, or subscribe to newsletters for updates.
community
Having a community forum is a essential portion of what we trying to do. I gives a platform to troubleshoot, ask questions, and use resources. Anyone can join the forum.
events
A trial workshop was a success, and a series at the same location is in the works. There will also be some pop-up presentations. Click below for upcoming events and sign-up to get updates.
collective
If you interested in volunteering to the project, complete the short form linked below. We look for people to facilitate workshops, marketing/design, event hosting and more.
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