Research
import { ResearchTopicMap, ProjectsList } from './components/custom/Research';
We are a research collective exploring paths to a second renaissance and awakening societies 🌻. We produce reports, papers, methods and tools. We welcome participation.
Research Approach and Outputs
Our research approach is set out in detail on the Wiki here but in short we're interested in (among other things)
- Research supporting historical narratives and theories of change relating to the Second Renaissance White Papers, potentially for publication on blogs, newsletters, the forum or in academic publications.
- Research generating accessible summaries of key ideas for sharing in the Wiki and Second Renaissance newsletter
- Research involved in mapping the ecosystem
Recordings of recent sessions and the latest written outputs can be found here.
Recent research outputs include:
- Second Renaissance No 1: What is a second renaissance and why is it relevant in this moment of escalating crisis (2024)
- Second Renaissance No 2: How paradigmatic change and a second renaissance can come about (2024)
- Wiser Technology: Technology and a Second Renaissance Part I & II (2024)
Some earlier research outputs include:
- Making Sense of Web3 and Crypto 2022
- Enhancing the Economics of Cooperatives 2022
- Incentive Mechanisms for Environmental Data Sharing 2022
- Can new social and digital technologies transform governance? 2022
- Economics for the Information Age 2022
- Unpacking the Implications of Web3 for Local Government 2022
- Collective Intelligence: Towards a Conversation 2019
How to join in
Come to one of the weekly hangouts which take place on Friday at 5pm European. Details in the community calendar. If you're a good fit, you can then request to join the Research Whatsapp group, with plenty more opportunities for collaboration on research outputs.
FAQs
Can I come up with my own project or interest?
Yes. We're very happy for people to bring their own projects and interests to the call.
How many people come?
It depends but normally between five and fifteen with more at special presentations.
