“I have watched over and over again when women in our movements, especially women of color — especially Black women — start to become decision makers, history definers, and narrative creators we question whether they should have power.”
Random: one of my greatest joys is seeing my friends wear clothes that I gave to them. Especially when it came from my closet 🥰
Still
The playlist @operaqueenie.social sent me has Turn My Swag On by Soulja Boy. I'm trying not to be mad that it still hits. 😒
“No single organization, no single funder, no single genius is going to fix what’s broken in tech. This is collective work. It requires the wisdom of many.
Old systems are dying. New ones are being born. And we get to decide what comes next.”
open.substack.com/pub/thetechw...
“No single organization, no single funder, no single genius is going to fix what’s broken in tech. This is collective work. It requires the wisdom of many.
Old systems are dying. New ones are being born. And we get to decide what comes next.”
open.substack.com/pub/thetechw...
I want to see more radical creativity in service of collective thriving.
More imagination for an equitable, inclusive future that isn’t just about what other people are doing to us, but makes us the heroes of our own story and pushes us into untold possibility.
We have to get better at this.
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Post an image you can hear.
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
End #SFTechWeek on a high note at The Tech We Want After Party with innovators, dreamers, and changemakers.
💿 DJ keeping the dance floor alive
🥂 3 bars and late-night bites
🎤 Karaoke for late-night anthems
🔥 A vibe that’s equal parts future-forward & unforgettable
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End #SFTechWeek on a high note at The Tech We Want After Party with innovators, dreamers, and changemakers.
💿 DJ keeping the dance floor alive
🥂 3 bars and late-night bites
🎤 Karaoke for late-night anthems
🔥 A vibe that’s equal parts future-forward & unforgettable
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ICYMI we’re a handful of folks away from hitting our capacity for this event. RSVP now. Don’t miss it! #SFTechWeek
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People smile and look at each other. Friday, Oct 10. Tech Block Party by Omidyar Network
For my *responsible* innovators and technologists attending #SFTechWeek, I’m putting together something real special for you.
On Friday Oct. 10th, come to @omidyarnetwork.bsky.social’s Tech Block Party.
Register here: partiful.com/e/XVkXHuHKgT...
People smile and look at each other. Friday, Oct 10. Tech Block Party by Omidyar Network
For my *responsible* innovators and technologists attending #SFTechWeek, I’m putting together something real special for you.
On Friday Oct. 10th, come to @omidyarnetwork.bsky.social’s Tech Block Party.
Register here: partiful.com/e/XVkXHuHKgT...
I want to reiterate my deeply held belief. One of the biggest mistakes we are making with this tech is anthropomorphizing it and treating it like it is actually "reasoning". It's not doing that. And it cannot be held accountable. It's a machine.
make art! if it's the end of the world, you might as well make art! if it's not the end of the world, then the future will be better because people made art right now!
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Hey y’all, I’ve been thinking about how fast things changed for all Latiné people in LA. And what I’ve personally done to protect myself and my family. I thought it might be helpful for some of you so thought I’d share. 🧵
Black and white photo of a post it that reads: “Bring People Together” with hearts drawn around it.
Whew. Shit.
Day 1 of Summer Break: tiny kitchen fire
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for the rest of the days 😅🫠
So, as I said, I’ve thinking about how we design markets and experiment with something different.
My hope is for new markets ruled by a different set of values which *minimize harm and maximize collective good.*
I believe this is what we want to exist after capitalism.
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😅 It hurts so bad everywhere in the beginning but bodies are insanely adaptable.
Over time, the hurt comes to be a signal that you’re making progress.
True story: I fucking hate working out. But my body rewards me for it greatly 🔥
Now it feels weird when I go too long without exercise.
When folks think of organizations with a democratic ethos, they often picture an organization run through consensus. In reality, the experience of democracy in an organization has three qualities:
I’ll also add that I don’t think hierarchical power structures are inherently oppressive.
However, I DO think that the primary responsibility of folks at the top *to be in service to those at lower levels.*
It’s not only about structures and systems. What the people actually do really matters.
Because the reality is that power = responsibility, and being a good steward of that power is often a lot of work that most folks don’t want.
But folks DO want a voice that is heard by leadership, the ability + safety to advocate for themselves, and confidence that someone’s addressing big issues.
FWIW, I’ve found that many groups favor fewer official decision makers when they are altruistic leaders.
What people seem to want more than prime decision making rights is the ability to stop or slow the process when they have major objections to the course of action.
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