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The punks trying to reclaim the internet from 'big tech' (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 2 days ago by budget_biochemist@slrpnk.net to c/australia@aussie.zone

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A news article about Merri-bek Tech, a North-Melbourne community-hosting initiative, and discussing other digital sovereignty efforts including EU initiatives.

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[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Good to see the movement is starting to make some waves in Australia. This is probably the first ABC I've read that mentions Solarpunk

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

ABC introduced me tot he concept: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-07/solarpunk-design-architecture-sustainable-future/103667452

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago

Good article. The whole concept fills me with such enthusiasm to live in that way. But I repair shit for a living, so I suppose I already do to a degree. The concept of making things work without necessarily replacing for new, even if some 'rules' need to be bent to get there, I suppose is a normal day. I've found training new people, they find the idea contrary to their general expectations, to the point where it almost seems like theres a mental block they have to deconstruct at first.

I'm pretty sure I ran into the concept first when I found the community on Lemmy. Another great discovery from the fediverse for me.