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See brief video introduction to our work - '''''The Global Village Construction Set in 2 Minutes'''''
 
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[[Image:Backhoe.jpg|thumb|[[LifeTrac]], one of the first [[GVCS tools|technologies]] in the "[[Global Village Construction Set]]"]]
 
Updates on the ground are found at the [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/ Factor e Farm blog].
 
[[Open Source Ecology]] is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of [[GVCS tools|tools]] for replicable, open source, modern off-grid "resilient communities." By using [[:Category: OSA|permaculture]] and [[Open Source Fab Lab|digital fabrication]] together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and "[[evolve to freedom]]."
 
By our analysis, most of the technologies needed for a sustainable and pleasant standard of living could be reduced to the cost of scrap metal + labor. There is immense potential for social transformation once this technology is fully developed for building interconnected self-sufficient communities, since people will be freed from material constraints and able to seek self-actualization.
 
We understand that this is an ambitious task, but we have accomplished much and are making rapid progress. [[Factor e Farm]] is the land-based facility where we are putting this theory into practice. Our means of achieving these goals are meticulously detailed in the "[[Global Village Construction Set]]" and the [[OSE Proposal]].
 
As far as we know, this is a one of a kind project, but we hope to change that. If there is indeed another project like ours, please  [[contact us|tell us about it]].
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'' '''Get to know us''' ''
* The [[Wiki map|site map]] will give you an overview of all the content on this site
* [[Open Source Ecology|Open Source Ecology: Factor e Farm in five minutes]].
* [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/ Our weblog] keeps you informed on what's happening on the ground floor at [[Factor e Farm]].
* The [[Distillations]] videos give an overview. More videos on [http://www.youtube.com/user/marcinose YouTube]. More pictures at [http://www.flickr.com/photos/open_source_ecology/ Flickr].
* '''Open Invitation to [[Visit Factor e Farm]]'''.
 
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'' '''Contribute''' ''
 
The tools under development are to help you! Please [[Support Open Source Ecology|support Open Source Ecology]] through [[volunteer|volunteering]], [[spread the word|spreading the word]], [[Support Open_Source_Ecology|donating (more info)]], or [[Support Open_Source_Ecology|subscribing (more info)]]. Any donation, big or small, can help. Thank you!
 
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* Find out what our [[current priorities]] are.
* For live discussions, visit our [[chat room]] or access it via an IRC client.
* For discussing projects please post on our [http://forum.opensourceecology.org/ discussion forums].
* See some more ideas on [[how to help|how you can help]] us.
* For the especially active, you can join the [[Build a Village Project]].
* Feel free to [http://openfarmtech.org/w/index.php?title=Special:OpenIDLogin log in] and add research and content to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki] to help develop the [[Global Village Construction Set]]. Read the [[wiki instructions]] for help. See a [http://factorefarm.org/view/projects/all list of all projects and their status] and see how you can help.


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=Introduction=


This wiki is dedicated to the open, collaborative development of a basic and robust infrastructure for a New Village economy, as embodied in the list of the 28 of the above products and services. Such a village is by design
=[[Distillations]]=
*one which promotes the highest autonomy and freedom
The [[Distillations]] videos, starting with the second technology of the [[GVCS]] to be built, the [[Compressed Earth Brick Press]]:
*grounded in self-sufficiency
*dedicated to voluntary pursuits, right livelihood, and quality of life
The basic assumption for a New Village economy is that humans are capable of transcending struggle for survival and resource conflicts, where this preoccupation is replaced by higher pursuits, as indicated by Maslow's pyramid.


The selection of 28 products is based on
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*Provision of a robust village economy and sufficient surplus for further developments
*Generative nature of the product, thus promoting self-replication of the village
*Selection of a widely applicable and sufficient, but not complete, range of economic activity to support a community
*Viability of a community on a village scale, perhaps 100 people, but as few as 2 or as many as sustained by the land base


Economy creates culture and culture creates politics. Politics sought are ones of freedom, voluntary contract, and human evolution in harmony with life support systems. Note that resource confilicts and overpopulation are eliminated by design.
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(The projects in bold have visible progress.)


Furthermore, it should be noted that this is a real experiment. First, it is the development of real, economically significat hardware, product, and engineering. Second, this entire set is being compiled into one setting, and land is being populated with the respective productive agents. The aim is to define a new form of social organization where it is possible to create advanced culture, thriving in abundance and largely autonomous, on the scale of a village, not nation or state.
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 2 July 2013

Open Source Ecology

In other languages: Deutsch ° Español ° Français ° Português

See brief video introduction to our work - The Global Village Construction Set in 2 Minutes

LifeTrac, one of the first technologies in the "Global Village Construction Set"

Updates on the ground are found at the Factor e Farm blog.

Open Source Ecology is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of tools for replicable, open source, modern off-grid "resilient communities." By using permaculture and digital fabrication together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and "evolve to freedom."

By our analysis, most of the technologies needed for a sustainable and pleasant standard of living could be reduced to the cost of scrap metal + labor. There is immense potential for social transformation once this technology is fully developed for building interconnected self-sufficient communities, since people will be freed from material constraints and able to seek self-actualization.

We understand that this is an ambitious task, but we have accomplished much and are making rapid progress. Factor e Farm is the land-based facility where we are putting this theory into practice. Our means of achieving these goals are meticulously detailed in the "Global Village Construction Set" and the OSE Proposal.

As far as we know, this is a one of a kind project, but we hope to change that. If there is indeed another project like ours, please tell us about it.

Get to know us

Contribute

The tools under development are to help you! Please support Open Source Ecology through volunteering, spreading the word, donating (more info), or subscribing (more info). Any donation, big or small, can help. Thank you!

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As of September, 2010 - we have also had requests for larger donation options. Thus, we are creating the Gold, Gold Extra, Platinum, and Angel subscriptions - ones at $20, $30, $50, and $100 per month, respectively, in addition to the Standard subscription of $10/month.

Distillations

The Distillations videos, starting with the second technology of the GVCS to be built, the Compressed Earth Brick Press:


Click the arrows to see another video.

The Global Village Construction Set

(The projects in bold have visible progress.)

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