CharityFocus.org: Incubator of Compassionate ActionCharityFocus is an experiment in the joy of giving. Our services enable inspired people to contribute in meaningful ways to the world around them. Together, we hope to be the change we wish to see in the world.Why Money Can't Fix Problems- September 6, 2008 The author of the acclaimed bestseller Freakonomics posted an interesting entry on his blog today. He featured an author going into depth on the economics of water, specifically as a service to 'developing' nations. The first topic was the Millenium Development Goals, initially focusing on sustainable access to safe drinking water but later changed: "The goal being measured and pursued (improved drinking water sources) is not the originally proclaimed goal (sustainable access...http://charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=1918 Power of Peer Production- September 4, 2008 The most recent time magazine has an article titled, "Getting Rich off Those Who Work for Free." It notes that that "one of the most interesting questions in business has become how much work people will do for free" and pits Yale professor Yochai Benkler as a leading prophet of the gift-economy. Conventional economics can't explain why volunteer-driven projects like Wikipedia and open-source software are so successful; traditional economic theory says that without...http://charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=1915 Michael Moore Enters the Gift-Economy- September 3, 2008 "This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans," Michael Moore says of his latest film -- Slacker Uprising. The documentary will be available online for free. "The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters at the polls in November." Several musicians have followed Radiohead's lead in this realm, but this is the first time that a mainstream Hollywood filmmaker is doing so. (And it cost him a $1M to do it). What we...http://charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=1914 Why Love Does Justice- September 1, 2008 Some friends have written a book, Love That Does Justice (also fully online), to give voice to the important work at the intersections of social science, activism, and ... love. "Spiritual Activism in Dialogue with Social Science" is the subtitle of the book. Here's is Jim LaRue's formative moment with MLK Jr. that aptly captures the essence of the book: "There are millions who have had a 'memorable moment' with Dr. King. Mine became a 'formative moment' and...http://charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=1913 |