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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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We're jamming today - for free jam tomorrow: From 'time-banking' schemes to ... - This is Money

We're jamming today - for free jam tomorrow: From 'time-banking' schemes to ... - This is Money | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

British householders made nearly 500,000 complaints to local councils about their neighbours last year – ranging from poor parking habits, messy gardens and anti-social noise. 

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We Need Each Other

We Need Each Other | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
TimeBanks USA is your home for joining a TimeBank, starting a TimeBank, connecting with TimeBanks, and learning about TimeBanking. Founded by Dr. Edgar Cahn.
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Weaving Community with TimeBanks USA: Drupal and Time-Based Alternative Currencies | Exaltation of Larks

Weaving Community with TimeBanks USA: Drupal and Time-Based Alternative Currencies | Exaltation of Larks | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Timebanking is a tax-exempt alternative currency system that works like this: if I spend one hour helping you build your website, I earn one credit, or time dollar. You can then turn around and exchange that time dollar by giving it to someone who fixes your refrigerator, coaches you on your resume, or gives you a ride to the airport.

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Time bank offers new approach to elder care in E China city - Headlines, features, photo and videos from ecns.cn|china|news|chinanews|ecns|cns

Time bank offers new approach to elder care in E China city - Headlines, features, photo and videos from ecns.cn|china|news|chinanews|ecns|cns | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The municipal government of Nanjing in east Chian's Jiangsu province is setting up "time banks" where volunteers can 'deposit' their time by helping the people in need and 'withdraw' it when they need help.

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DESPERADOS THEORY: Prototype TimeBank on ethereum

DESPERADOS THEORY: Prototype TimeBank on ethereum | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
This is a prototype mutual credit system created on ethereum.
The units are expressed in HOURS, like in TimeBanks. 
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The Commons Are Coming: A Rising Alternative to State and Market

The Commons Are Coming: A Rising Alternative to State and Market | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Jeremy Rifkin's new book, "The Zero Marginal Cost Society," brings welcome attention to the Commons – which lies at the heart of a major cultural and social shift now underway.
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