Poli

Team Culturing Information

WHO are you?

Eric Poliner (American) - biologist, biochemist, tinkerer, thinker

Highly active OSE wiki worker. Currently remote collaborating to develop the bio-based components of GVCS III:

Bioplastics - Polylactic acid, Polyethylene from Ethanol, Cellulose acetate, Moldable mycelium

Tools - Fluidized bed reactor, Fermentor, modular and integrated Biorefinery

Feedstocks - Ethanol from Sorghum, Algae, Lignin

Other topics Biolab, OSE student organizations, OSE gene bank

Some of my high priority research and development areas include - thermomoldable cellulose/starch/glycerol bioplastic (easy demonstration), cellulose membrane technology (key to several product ecologies - continuous fermentor, reverse osmosis water filtration, biorefinery, etc), lignin pyrolysis for high value chemicals (aromatics), greenhouse glazing based on polyethylene and polyethylene vinyl acetate (layering technology and incorporation of UV resistant molecules such as lignin aromatics), hardware development (fermentor and fluidized bed reactor), less than conventional organisms for utility background and sourcing (lactic acid, ethanol, and acetone/ethanol/lactic acid fermenters, mycelium, algae)

• Resume/CV -

Duquesne University - B.S. Biology 2011 (magna cum laude), Undergraduate Research Fellow, Honors thesis "Acetic acid response of Saccharomyces cerevisiae"

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Structural Biology and Biophysics - Undergraduate Research Fellow, Research Technician II - Heterologous production and purification of isotopically labeled proteins for NMR studies, biophysical characterization of proteins using spectroscopic methods (fluorescence, circular dichroism, dynamic light scattering, static light scattering, MALDI mass spectrometry), publications forthcoming

Michigan State University graduate student on PhD track - Plant Research Laboratory Fellow with a study focus on bioenergy and biofuels. I think biomass combustion could already provide the energy to fuel a global village, but I am studying algae because they are the most efficient fixators of carbon and could be engineered to be produce any number of pharmaceuticals/chemicals/high value biofuels. Also studying plant lipid production and photosynthesis in order to push the limits of the energy that can be harvested and the products that can be locally produced by a small intentional community.

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?

• Do you endorse open source culture?

Yes. Once an idea is released and in the wild no one can claim ownership of it. Maintaining "ownership" is only possible with State endorsed violence and violence only leads to destruction. Most people still endorse the idea of intellectual property but maybe we can change their minds.

After developing the wiki for the last six months I am amazed at what I have learned and am more convinced than ever local, organic development will outpace the petrodollar status quo in efficiency and its ability to provide the necessities and fruits of life to a populace.

• Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

Unleashing my own potential and creating an alternative to being a corporate cog.

• How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

Redistribute the means of production without violating property rights (as the current system does). Providing the information to build the core tools of an advanced civilization will allow people to develop community around the ideas that they endorse and with people whom are of the same mindset (truly intentional). The current system keeps information in the hands of a politically selected group and is enforced with the violence of the State. GVCS (I-III) will allow people to shun that system and gain a greater standard of living and more fulfilling roles (no longer be isolated from the fruits of labor). Natural wealth is abundant around us and could be easily magnified with a tool set that could be built and maintained by small communities. A successfully established global village will inspire people the world over to focus on working with those around them to create a civilization rather than being divided.

• What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?

At some point in the future I would like to make a dedicated project visit to implement the projects I am helping to develop. I don't think linear development of GVCS I-III is necessary or desirable and local material production (III) should be pursued simultaneously with component import replacement (II).

• What is missing in the project?

The project is starting to scale successfully. I would like to see greater implementation of agricultural innovation (permaculture, food forests, mycelium farming, aquaculture, etc) but with the larger team and a farm director this seems to be on the horizon.

• What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

I think OSE is advancing about as well as could be expected.

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

Chemistry/Product Design My main skill is my ability to sift through a large amount of scientific and technological information and apply it to the goals of OSE. I am knowledgeable about chemistry and biology and can research project outlines and specific details for these types of projects. My main goal for wiki development is to identify applicable solutions to OSE goals, gather all information necessary for implementation and package it to be accessible to people that will implement the projects. Most of my projects are not at this phase yet but that is my goal.

Finances/ Organizational/ Communications I was two term treasurer of Student Government and managed a $100K budget. During my tenure I developed our website to allow include greater accessibility of current information, usability of campus resources, and submissions to and tracking of different programs we conducted. My main goal was to help students run successful student organizations dedicated to their topics of interest.

• How have you already contributed to the project?

Wiki development, see above.

HOW can you help?

• How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

By adding ideas to the discussion and providing information if possible.

• Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

Yes, I can volunteer 5-10 hrs a week of doing research. If I can help in other ways I would be interested too. Over the last several months I have probably spent 20-30 hr/week researching and developing the wiki.

• 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?

No

• Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?

Yes but OSE seems to be focused on fabrication for the time being. When OSE moves to bio-based materials I'll be there!

• Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?

I would like to help develop first.

• Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?

No

• Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?

Yes since December 2011

• Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?

I more likely see myself trying to replicate the successes.

• 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.

I would be but I can't until 2017.