Platform Cooperativism

Calling young scholars! The Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy is now accepting applications for its 2023/2024 Fellowship program. Apply by Jan 31st to focus on the intersection of the climate crisis, digital economy, and cooperatives.
https://platform.coop/blog/open-call-for-fellowship-applications-for-the-2023-2024-icde-fellowship-program/

Our deadline for fellowship application is fast approaching. The deadline is midnight tonight ET. Don't let this opportunity slip by. https://platform.coop/blog/open-call-for-fellowship-applications-for-the-2023-2024-icde-fellowship-program/

A community assembly on Mutual Aid & Tech: an open space for YOU to share your thoughts & experiences on the assembly's theme. REGISTER now! https://platform.coop/blog/sharing-digital-infrastructure-feb-8th/
Convened by @RekursiveOrg@twitter.com and @start_coop@twitter.com as part of #platformcoopschool

Tired of unaccountable mainstream social media? Join this discussion between @joannnne@twitter.com, @tibetsprague@twitter.com, @ntnsndr@twitter.com, and Emi Do on alternative social platforms and learn about the importance of community ownership. https://platform.coop/blog/beyond-twitter-a-look-at-alternative-social-media-platforms/ @TheNewSchool@twitter.com #platformcoopschool

Exciting news! If you've enrolled in the Platform Co-op School, we just sent you a first email to your New School account. Can't wait to dive into this amazing learning journey with you all!

Join us on Wednesday at 12:10 pm ET for "Beyond Twitter" as part of Platform Co-Op School! 🌐We've posted on Mastodon too, and 124 people have already signed up - off to a great start. Don't miss this chance - sign up now!
https://newschool.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvduysqjooG9UbOrnGqx1UsjQV26dnny3U @MilanoSchool@twitter.com @TheNewSchool@twitter.com

FEB 1: 12: 10 pm ET, "Jenseits von Twitter."
Müde davon, dass deine Stimme im Tohuwabohu von unverantwortlichen Mainstream-Sozialen Medien untergeht? Ein entspanntes Gespräch mit tiefen Einblicken über alternative Soziale Medien Plattformen. https://platform.coop/blog/beyond-twitter-a-look-at-alternative-social-media-platforms/

Web3 fueled co-op ownership as a solution for retention problems raises questions about long-term viability. Is it a genuine community-building strategy or just a marketing ploy?

Reminder for enrolled students: check your
@newschool@twitter.com email for course updates and communication. DM us for today's video conferencing details if you have trouble accessing your email account.