I am SO curious how Steemit is going to evolve. Of course a lot of change will come from the system itself and whatever new features are added. But what I am REALLY curious about is how the people using it will find innovative and very smart ways to take advantage of the nature of the system itself. I've been giving it some thought and i have an idea of my own!
"If we can figure out how to take full advantage of the nature of the Steemit system itself, we can bring about a win-win-win situation for everyone involved and beyond!"
I am still getting my head around how Steemit can be utilized to its maximum potential. It does seem to me already though, that with a bit of imagination and social networking, you can bring about really significant movement in many ways. One idea that I think can be really powerful is to form a strong dedicated group with like minded people. Individually I think it is quite a challenge to get your message out and seen. This is especially so if you are new and aren't putting money into Steem Power. But when we form groups that can grow and support each other, we can empower each other. Together we would form an Eco-Train! This train has great purpose. It IS going somewhere! We're not on the train just for a train ride. Those people with genuinely good ideas or thoughts can be empowered and maybe even funded! I can imagine even quite big projects getting great support with a Steemit backbone that supports a network of people who are all in it for the greater good. SO we all get to win.
I will be posting more about this soon. Right now I am talking with a few people to think about details and the best way to manifest this. I'd also love to hear any comments from you about it. The basic idea for this Eco-Train is that those who are a part of it are in already promoting subjects and content related to Environmental issues. This can be quite a diverse group as 'Eco' covers an enormous range of topics. For example a friend of mine is promoting the Eve Cup. This is an eco friendly menstrual cup for women that is better for women and for the environment. So this diverse group can together steer a channel for others to learn from and be inspired. I would hope that as a group we are able to empower the right people and bring forward the right ideas that we should be looking at..
The greatest goal of this group for me personally would be to manifest my vision to build a small community of self sufficient Earthship Biohome's as a model for further projects. The basic premise would be that this community would function without money wherever possible, and there would be little to no buy in. Ownership would be in the hands of a not for profit Trust that secures the land and property forever. If one day, in the long run, the Eco-Train gets big enough then we can all help to find and fund what we collectively think are good ideas. I really think it could work very well and in many ways that are yet to be discovered. I have the skills, knowledge and ideas after 12 years of hands on learning!
I'd love to hear what you think about this! I'd also be very interested to hear any of your ideas about ways to use Steemit!?
And, if you are someone who is working on something Environmentally related and need support to get your own engine going then please do let me know!
Onwards and Upwards!
This is why I love steemit. The supportive and encouraging community and forward thinking individuals :) Following for more
Followed you too! Boy you're a fast reader ;-)
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You have no idea! I took a speed reading class in high school and it was totally worth it. Except when I find "that book", you know, the one when you finish it you KNOW you will never read anything as good again? Then I wish I could slow down and savor ;)
lol. As i learned from Star Trek Voyager.. "It's the journey thats counts not the destination!"
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YES! I totally agree.
ok go read the post again but slowly ;_)
My fifth post was deeply personal and difficult to write, but something I feel compelled to bring attention to. I received so much support and encouragement- I was floored. I also received a number of pm's and comments from people who have gone thru the same. That one post has since spawned a movement here on steem- small but picking up "steam" lol. I agree- steem is the future, and the possibilities are amazing. Are you on discord? You can find a lot of like minded people there to add to the cause
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did you know the ecoTrain is chugging along now!? You are so right, the support and encouragement in Steemit is really something!
If you are interested you can see last week's highlights here!
https://steemit.com/nature/@eco-alex/posts-and-highlights-from-the-ecotrain-or-13th-july-19th-july
hope you are well!
I tried to get involve din a project to do something similar. Gave my time on unpaid vacations to get the place started with just me and the owner of the land, but he was too new agey believing in following feelings and being a devils advocate to be a contrarian to logical arguments as inferior to feeling. Anyhoot, I didn't stay, but we made a Reciprocal Roof Structure as a basic landing zone area. Anyways live and learn and make sure you align with people where it matters before getting involved in something big together hehe.
"make sure you align with people where it matters before getting involved in something big together hehe."
oh sh*t yes! I am literally learning that same lesson this month in a BIG way!!
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Knowing how to make a recip roof is a good thing.> That roof usually takes a big chunk of the budget.. Recup roofs are nice and cheap and you can make them look nice and rustic. These skills we can take with us wherever we go!
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I'm curious what you think of the Eco-Train idea. It looks like you've been here for a while and im sure understand the Zeitgeist here better than me!!
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Well I'd say if people want to do a Zeitgeist thing voluntarily go for it. I don't trust centralization much.
Sounds interesting, you said you were still writing up stuff. Maybe I'll have more to say then. I'd be into doing that type of things again, but the trust is what he wanted to. The thing I have with that is that if I want to do something else after I put in the time to build a house and develop the land, I don't own it to sell it. We work, spent time, and buy houses. Time and work is required to pay it off. Then people can sell their houses and have that time money invested there regained. In a trust, all the time and work cannot be recuperated as I can't sell my home. If issues occur where someone wants to get out after years of being there because things are going bad or something, they would be leaving with nothing but knowledge gained for their time building their home, etc. What can you say about that?
Hey Krnel!
Did you know we got the ecoTrain up and running!?
If you are interested you can see last week's highlights here! I think you might find a few posts that you like.. We got pretty varied and interesting passengers on board!
https://steemit.com/nature/@eco-alex/posts-and-highlights-from-the-ecotrain-or-13th-july-19th-july
hope you are well!
Thanks ;)
Nice questions! You're thinking about it!
I would say that what is being offered is basically a free home with no rent! Instead there is an exchange and a continued input from the people who are a part of this pretty close knit community. Those who embark on the journey will have to be committed.
That said, the full length grand plan is that there will be many communities with different flavours in many countries (eventually).. They will all be quite small. When you are a part of one community, you become a part of all of them. SO it will be possible to swap with other people to try a new place out if one isnt working. It could also be possible to use this idea to just have holiday home swaps etc..
How does that sound?!
The most important thing to me is not allowing re-sale or any perception of ownership. That perception causes half the problems in the world my opinion and leads to many other problems such as resale, price inflation etc.
And you don't own the land anymore? You don't accept ownership of the work you do? Who controls the trust? What is the decision making process? Thanks ;)
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THANK YOU.. yes i know now.. i didnt realise in my early Steemit days.. I dont ever post copyrighted images anymore now i learned.
GREAT work you are doing.. keep it up protecting Steemit!
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yes thanks you.. when i started steemit i didnt know about this.. now i never post any copyrighted images.. thanks for the heads up
yyour post gives me hope for a brighter future :) your vision closely resembles an utopian vision i have myself, cashless breakaway small community. thanks for writing this, it made my day :)
yay, thanks sensistar.. that makes my day now!