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Presentation given at the Alternative technology 40 years on conference at the AA in London 17th of March 2012.openenergymonitor.org
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Transferring to ‘objective’ carbon metrics? Are we trying to get away from ethics? Markets OK? Tamed capitalism?
Alternative TechnologyBroad values
Sustainable / Low CarbonTechnologySingle value
But?So not so much ‘lifestyle’ or ‘community’ emphasis these days, although they still figure. Connected with this, many ‘political’ concerns we had about empowerment, alienation, participation, economic justice, are much weaker.
Energy use per household
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Stack graphics and methodology based on David MacKay's book: Sustainable Energy without the hot air
An open source technologyIs a technology where the source code, CAD drawings, technical documentation is openly available.
Open source Technologymovement
Freedom to doAll these things
By making it easy to build upon thework of others we can solve problemsfaster.
There is a real enjoyment in making and sharing.
empowerment
Through how-toGuides, available Code and designsIts possible to learn
Collaborationparticipation
Innovation
Building technicalcapacity
inspiration