User:NoelWilson
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Team Culturing Information
WHO are you?
- Name'Noel Wilson'
- Location (city, country)'San Francisco, CA, USA'
- Contact Information (email, skype, phone)'noel@catapultdesign.org'
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- Resume/CV'Industrial Designer, worked in rapid prototyping, children's playgrounds, freelance in Australia, wood & metalwork training in Malawi, 'bicycle empowerment' also in Malawi, freelance in London, and now Design Consultancy with Catapult Design in San Francisco'
WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
- Do you endorse open source culture?' I see it as natural phenomenon, that concepts of ownership have been layered on top of. I endorse finding harmony between the two and believe experiments like GVCS are a step in that direction.'
- Why are you interested in collaborating with us?'I want to experience the methodology, actions and outcomes of this experiment'.
- How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?'Patiently'
- What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?'Improved personal time management. Professional engagement.'
- What are you missing in the project?'A clear illustration of the concept aimed at the layperson. '
- What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?'Improving concept illustration. Improving presentation simplicity'
WHAT are your skills?
- List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other
- How have you already contributed to the project?
HOW can you help?
- How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?
- Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?
- Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?
- Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?
- Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?
- Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?
- Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?
- Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?
- Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.