Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Applying swarm theory to networked union organising

Click here to access article by Walton Pantland from Cyber Unions.
...rather than having strict hierarchical structures, we could have networks of activists connected to each other and to nodes – campaigns. This creates a dense ecosystem of interlocking social movements and practical solidarity.

Swarm theory takes the rhizome structure even further, by proposing explicit organising techniques to mobilise people through these networks.
Much creative thought here about organizing our forces to stop the Empire and construct real democracy, healthy communities, and high functioning human beings.