What are the fundamental requirements and building blocks of a distributed internet?

What are the fundamental requirements and building blocks of a distributed internet? In preparation for the Contact summit in NYC 20 October 2011, we want to understand the current landscape of projects/initiatives building a distributed internet and the fundamental requirements so we can better coordinate efforts. ANSWER ONE: Michel Bauwens Here is a proposed definition …

Event: 16-17 Feb, NYC, Intelligent Infrastructure hosted by The Economist

From their website: “The Economist believes that human progress relies on the advancement of good ideas. The Ideas Economy brings together top thinkers from around the world, and you, to discuss and debate the most important ideas of our time.” Comment: “..the most important ideas of our time.” Cost: between $595-$1,595 (+$9.95 fee). Why not …

Event Listings from the Magazines Metropolis & Yes! (Includes Cradle to Cradle Festival)

http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/events.php January 26 For the Greener Good: Inspired by Nature Washington, D.C. In its seventh season, For the Greener Good—one of the National Building Museum’s most popular public education forums—culminates with four panel discussions about the state of sustainability in our nation. The first panel, Inspired by Nature, will discuss how architects, builders, and engineers …

Reference: WATER–Soul of the Earth, Mirror of Our Collective Souls

Robert David Steele Comprehensive Architect, Prime Design Huffington Post, Posted: January 5, 2011 21:08 PM Last week I examined how we might create Infinite Wealth for All, but left for this week the most vital element of life on earth, Water. It is the soul of the Earth, and it is black with the sins …