- From: Timothy Holborn <timothy.holborn@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:30:05 +1000
- To: Michael Robbins <michael@learningpathmakers.org>
- Cc: Gabriel Lopes <gabriellopes9102@gmail.com>, "BVK Sastry(YSAM)" <yogasamskrutham@gmail.com>, public-humancentricai@w3.org
- Message-ID: <CAM1Sok3dwb0aMuP65MyMkKvizoPJ7nhCKKDL8g6A9WryHZRhjA@mail.gmail.com>
I think you're the only person who has volunteered... has anyone else got any thoughts on how much longer should be provided to see if there's a contest? regardless, once its been agreed; the buttons are: https://www.w3.org/community/humancentricai/participants when i set-up the group, i put myself in as chair for it - sought to get CG involvement, but there wasn't much going on. you'll see the history in the lists.. https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-humancentricai/ Perhaps a similar thing could be done, where an interim replacement is done to ensure the group complies and then, if / when there's momentum, review. As noted; i will provide support for 'handover', although, there's honestly alot to it - not all 'human centric' stuff that i do, is part of the w3c effort; indeed, that came about afterwards - as noted, previous email. Michael, I think you'll do great. best.. tim. On Fri, 16 Aug 2024 at 01:20, Michael Robbins < michael@learningpathmakers.org> wrote: > Here’s what I’ve learned from working directly with marginalized people: > we can’t create structures that leave data dignity, security, and sovereign > identity to them—autonomy is a team sport. > > We need to rethink things around social movements and nongovernmental > organization collaboratives for safety and effective exodus from the > kingdoms of Technofeudalism. > > Standards are insufficient on their own. We can’t solve with a top-down > approach. This is not “build it and they will come” field of dreams. > > I’m here to step in as chair if there’s support from others on this. I > won’t nominate myself. > > On Aug 15, 2024, at 11:03 AM, Timothy Holborn <timothy.holborn@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > https://soundcloud.com/ubiquitous-au/2nd-june-2015-credentialscgtelecon-medical > - part of the conversation about seeking to get credentials 'chartered' in > w3c... > > https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217v2 > https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMc2004973 > > https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02243-1/fulltext > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7579175/ > https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8450051/ > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_lockdowns > > ""In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, the number of Internet users > grew by over 11 per cent, the largest increase in a decade; in low- and > middle-income countries (LMICs) Internet use went up 15 per cent. According > to the latest ITU data, Internet use grew to 66 per cent of the population > in 2022, reaching 5.3 billion people, up from 54 per cent in 2019. A > significant part of this growth was driven by the need to use quarantine > related applications such as videoconferencing for work and education as > well as online shopping, access to public services and remote health > consultation. At the same time, the pandemic sharply magnified the > consequences of the digital divide and today 2.7 billion people are without > broadband and not able to access public services or learn from home."" > source: > https://www.broadbandcommission.org/publication/state-of-broadband-2022/ > > there were warnings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXqHIJJVxk > > so, my now former colleagues went about that.. I started on the 'peace > infrastructure project', whereby the build was / is different; but needed > means to use human right agreements fashioned in a manner that enables > their use between one-another in environments where not all communications > are mediated by platforms. So, after a few years of not figuring out how > to get that done via the UN IE: https://metadata.un.org/sdg/ > > I went off to WSIS: > https://soundcloud.com/ubiquitous-au/my-question-human-rights-instruments-for-digital-wallets-valuescredentials > > the consequence of my concerns, led to my seeking to bring about to fix up > some issues - particularly also - AI safety protocols - via this W3C > initiative... but, i just haven't been able to resource it. > > here's SOME notes about consciousness: > > https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1r-bo83ImIEjSCmOFFMcT7F79OnCHDOGdkC_g9bOVFZg&font=Default&lang=en&hash_bookmark=true&initial_zoom=4&height=750#event-consciousness-qm-ai-studies-video-edition > > notes i probably can't talk about as a 'chair'. > > https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-iYNUBNyJKCn-nk52ovpoAWESVUsFnB7BMEYP7i0qMg/edit?usp=sharing > > but, i think the outcome is a thin-client model, given market-saturation > brought about via vaccine passport related works; that, the outcome will be > a wallet - on a phone, don't worry if you loose it, they'll back it up for > you. > > and, i don't think these models allow for furnishing means for people to > own the software artifacts (subject to IP / Licensing, et.al.) pertaining > to their own consciousness. nor, have the objectives of seeking to ensure > people have evidence of the interactions they have with others - > particularly those funded by government - as to take problems, to a court > of law to have sorted out on the basis of evidence: > https://vimeo.com/30416090 > > The term 'human centric' from my perspective (re: w3c works, etc.); was > about a different modality for the economic / IP related considerations; > given the ability for legal personalities to own IP was well founded, but, > that was not the case for natural persons, negatively impacting human > rights. now, as a consequence of investments made by various parties - i > think, the term has kinda lost its meaning, certainly, there's alot to do > if real alternatives are to come about - that does more, than lower the > cost of services by seeking to use market-mix mentalities to distribute the > cost of infrastructure investments, into customer mix ARPU (average revenue > per user) related tactics - for beneficiaries... > > Personally, > > i've built a dual xeon box (silver 42xx) with 256GB ram and 72GB vRAM over > 2 x a4000 + 2 x a4500 - understanding that the machines needed to maintain > privacy / produce (or do RD&D locally) outcomes due to the tactics > employed, are now, new, often tens of thousands of dollars; and, that's > prohibitive, particularly for anyone seeking to work on human rights > related use-cases. thereafter, will probably end-up using: > > https://www.qubes-os.org/ & a cheap VPS to migrate my life to my own > possession and then advance https://github.com/WebizenAI/ > > There's some tools noted: > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19IEgvdvwl_EOGhmIFinVQu4OerRojeje8PaZWGvoO4Q/edit?gid=353579630#gid=353579630 > > > but i'd prefer to get my own system sorted out... and, i think i need to > do some art, i think its important for my wellbeing. overall, the failures > i feel so sad about... not only impact me personally, in profound ways... > but seemingly also, now billions of others souls. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHB_G_zWTbc > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aigR2UU4R20 > > https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-humancentricai/ > > i do hope the group can make progress in a positive way, and will > contribute as best as possible... > > > Best. > > Tim. > > On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 at 13:54, Gabriel Lopes <gabriellopes9102@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> That's a powerful and insightful thread to be connected to, I would say. >> Much have changed in so few time, that I often feel overwhelmed by an >> ultra-fast paced potentially risked sequence of transformations in >> technology, principally concerning this transposition from *what we know >> about* consciousness onto artificiality, often pushing the human picture >> to the edges, where we may become simply consumers in a world *yet to be >> depleted *according to many. >> >> I'm in this group since the week it was formally manifest, following an >> world-wide concern about *what are the AI Giants *planning to do next, >> and since then, I'm trying to build up my projects in an essay to not being >> neither surprised or marginalized, while part of the world is trying to >> leech out from its leaves what's being possible to, even though sometimes >> the day after tomorrow won't come as expected. >> >> So, I'm hoping that each of our defeats may get the time and space not >> only for being recovered, but studied, analysed, and used in our future >> wins. Timothy, if you have been defeated my friend, is because you fought. >> I deeply appreciate the echoes of your Brawls. By reading your e-mails I >> saw the resonance in my own journey, confronting the truth of breaking, >> crushing, between expectations and realizations, principally in the last >> year, mostly caused by variables out of my scope. >> >> I hope this group keeps its epicentric contribution at the most valuable >> part of ICT and AI. >> One more time, thank you for bringing all of these 33 members >> <https://www.w3.org/community/humancentricai/participants> together. >> >> All the best, >> >> Em sex., 9 de ago. de 2024 às 09:35, BVK Sastry(YSAM) < >> yogasamskrutham@gmail.com> escreveu: >> >>> Namaste >>> >>> Welcome on board Michael Robbins >>> >>> >>> >>> I will continue to be helpful supporting person in your new welcome role. >>> >>> >>> >>> Technology cannot be aggressive and oppressive using monolingual model >>> to serve the comity of World- Languages. English has done well, but it >>> cannot assume to be the Big brother with a stick to regulate non-English >>> like languages access to technology benefits. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tim has provided good foundation to progress further. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> BVK Sastryr >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Timothy Holborn [mailto:timothy.holborn@gmail.com] >>> *Sent:* 09 August 2024 16:11 >>> *To:* Michael Robbins >>> *Cc:* public-humancentricai@w3.org >>> *Subject:* Re: Volunteers for Chair? >>> >>> >>> >>> the link is: https://www.w3.org/community/humancentricai/participants >>> >>> >>> >>> You've got to be logged in. I think there should be a vote at some >>> stage, i'll help with hand-over stuff. Certainly, if others want to put >>> their hand-up for consideration as to create a contested election, then, >>> I'm guessing some time will be required to allow enough for people to put >>> their hat in the ring. >>> >>> >>> >>> perhaps, best wait a bit and follow-up tomorrow and/or off list, if >>> there's no other expressions of interest. >>> >>> >>> >>> I've had stalker issues (simplification) that have had to be addressed >>> by police / court interventions/orders historically, and have done damage >>> in anycase; so don't want to make contact info (other than linkedin / >>> email); but will provide other contact info privately. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tim.h. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, 9 Aug 2024 at 20:29, Michael Robbins < >>> michael@learningpathmakers.org> wrote: >>> >>> I will volunteer to chair the group. I will need your engagement and >>> support to do this, Timothy. I also hope to hear from others who may be >>> familiar lwith the issues and want to step up. >>> >>> >>> >>> Regarding work with the next generation: >>> >>> >>> >>> coda.io <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> And <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> coda.io <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> The best time to plant a tree is now: >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> <image001.jpg> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Michael Robbins on LinkedIn: #datadignity #regenerativeai #wethepeople >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> linkedin.com <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> 🙏🏼🌄M <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Aug 9, 2024, at 5:59 AM, Timothy Holborn <*timothy.holborn@gmail.com*> >>> wrote: <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Respectfully sir, whilst the opposition, the barriers may have been >>> insurmountable for anyone, I do nonetheless believe that I have indeed >>> failed.. I am troubled by the implications, the consequences. Yet, the >>> responsible approach is to let the group know, that it is indeed, beyond >>> me; whilst offering support for anyone willing and/or interested in taking >>> on the challenge and related 'mantel', as to do otherwise and continue to >>> take the spot - without being equipped to do the job, would be >>> dishonourable. >>> *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2dkp2jMWRU&list=PLCbmz0VSZ_vponyiYMLdoJ_gGmA-6iwG_&index=5* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> There are a variety of purposeful, in my mind - universal - values, that >>> i'm committed to seeking to see successfully make the transition through >>> this 'digital transformation' journey, most impactful to younger >>> generations in particular; whom, we owe a debt of care & consideration, >>> that appears to have been absent in all too many ways, over recent years. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> >>> *https://www.w3.org/Search/Mail/Public/advanced_search?keywords=%22human+centric%22&index-grp=Public__FULL&type-index=&resultsperpage=100&sortby=date-asc* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> The notion of human centric infosphere ( >>> *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infosphere* ) engineering, has >>> progressed alot; yet, the term is muddied and decisions are made clear by >>> what is resourced, and what is not. Within various international fora, the >>> call for human centric outcomes, whether related to AI - most don't appear >>> to understand semantic web = ai ( >>> *https://x.com/DameWendyDBE/status/1172470883610431489* ) & that >>> there's a thing, sometimes known as the 'web of data', but they're issues >>> that can only really be discussed in person with those charged with the >>> responsibility of making decisions, and i can't get there; nor can i fully >>> fund the underlying costs of producing the POC / RD&D reqs associated to >>> demonstrating alternatives to what it is, the assumptions upon which, >>> they're basing their decisions - at least, when employing the english >>> language... <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> i also have a deficit in skills in some areas of importance, which >>> again, is a resourcing related issue; alongside structural problems, >>> associated to the governance frameworks & priorities of organisations that >>> do have the resources, but seemingly find it too hard to make use of them >>> for 'humanitarian ict' / human rights related purposes; as is not a >>> problem, for works that relate to commodification related activity; and >>> then, as noted in the cogai works, >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-cogai/* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I think there's a series of requirements to ensure works on better >>> understanding human consciousness through technological prosthetic >>> apparatus are made safe. the level of 'competitive engagement' that has >>> led to what i consider to be defeat, has indeed, been overwhelming.. very >>> sad, in my view, but i think also, a fairly surmised position. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I'm not turning to the darkside... but, if this group is to improve its >>> progress - there should be someone else taking on the difficult task of >>> chairing the group, to lead curation of its activities. It is also, >>> important to note, that this is a public list, gets consumed by LLMs >>> alongside everything else... working through the human factors, is a >>> nontrivial undertaking.. 🙏🕊️ >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Best. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Timo (timothy holborn. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubiquitous/* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Fri, 9 Aug 2024 at 04:29, Michael Robbins < >>> *michael@learningpathmakers.org*> wrote: >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> “failure” 💔🖤 >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I can’t tell you how many times I’ve given up. Your emails echo deep in >>> my soul, Timothy. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I’ve failed <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I’ve been defeated >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I can’t do this anymore >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I say these things to myself almost every day. But somehow I keep going. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Here’s what I discovered. We can’t solve the problems we are trying to >>> solve with the web. We have to go so much bigger and a different route. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> There is no Northern passage. We must dig the Panama Canal. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> And that doesn’t start with technology, it begins with people. Which is >>> why I spent last year working in an urban school in Washington, DC—working >>> with educators and teaching AI to middle schoolers—to find the edge of >>> opportunity. I found it. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I have discovered so much. I’ll leave the public link intact for now for >>> anyone brave and curious to follow my footsteps. For anyone who wants to >>> know the pathway I’ve charted. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *Hic sunt dracones… “Here be dragons” >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN->* >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> You didn’t fail, Timothy. We have outgrown the web—along with our >>> systems for education and governance in digital society. We have the >>> amazing opportunity to go beyond and build what comes next for learning, >>> digital ecosystems, and democracy. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> You haven’t failed, Timothy. There is no way through with the web that >>> has carried us so far. We must leave that canoe behind for the journey >>> ahead. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Onward 🌄 <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Michael <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwrxyz* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Aug 8, 2024, at 10:48 AM, Timothy Holborn < >>> *timothy.holborn@gmail.com*> wrote: >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Hi Michael, <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> The list is public - so, if you don't want to share the contents >>> provided to the list, maybe you'll have to do something with the link... >>> just FYI. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> As the list is public, there's alot i can't get into. Indeed, i think >>> that's been an on-going issue generally with W3C works & similar, as the >>> real human stuff, the use-cases that try to address serious problems, >>> crimes like human trafficking related issues; the details, aren't for a >>> public list. indeed also, those pertaining to children, or the many other >>> areas where our humanity, gets truely tested - not merely on the 'sunny >>> days', but rather, how our technology serves us, as members of our humanity >>> - when things aren't all ok... >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> it seems the ideals believed, are that a wallet will sort it all out - >>> don't worry if you loose your phone, they can get you access to the wallet >>> again - i assume..? >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> therein also, leading to another area of thought, that's seemingly not >>> really allowed. i'm very sad about a great many things that have been >>> meaningful to me. I don't think i'll be found wrong, at least, not in the >>> end - but whether and how the WORLD wide web, will grow, is unknown; and, >>> i've survived, although barely at times, some fairly serious attacks as the >>> adversaries - go get this wallet thing done, seemingly because it'll >>> protect human rights, support our values - better - even if i disagree.. >>> or, perhaps, until later, idk. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> W3C can produce 'recommendations', or methods to do stuff. In my time >>> with Web-Payments, WebID, RWW, Credentials, SchemaGen and various other >>> bits and pieces (inc. the old webizen initiative) ; i remember the >>> journey, few were there, billions now impacted. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> personally, <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> i've got a workstation that i'll use to adjust my deliberations around >>> the reality of what is, rather than what i'd hoped, as articulated back in >>> 2013,14, etc. but, certainly not enough, not well enough.. wanting to >>> build parts, in a less than peaceful space. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> The workstation has a few a4500/a4000 GPUs, dual xeon, 256Gb ram, etc. >>> once i've done some background work on it, i'll be setting it up to be a >>> private & personal AI server; there's some bits & pieces >>> *https://github.com/WebizenAI/* basically, building upon the old >>> 'read-write web' stack, then making various adjustments - inc. wireguard >>> related personal networking, probably also patch in nymtech - seems, sadly, >>> some of the elders - well, maybe we do need a new bbs age like - 'new >>> internet' initiative.. Maybe, it's essential that those who remember the >>> dial up days, DIY, etc. get stuck into making an alternative, just in case >>> digital slavery does become the dystopian underpinnings to a realm we don't >>> want. i dont know. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> there's a list of objectives outlined in posts >>> *https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-humancentricai/* - one of >>> the major things that led to this group, was that i wanted to get human >>> rights documents put into RDF, so that they could be used when forming >>> agreements with one-another in social-web implementations (where there's no >>> 3rd party platform intermediaries required between all human >>> relationships); then finding, in the WSIS / UN related stuff, a range of >>> problems that in my view, have proven themselves to have been >>> overwhelmingly well prosecuted, over a very long period of time.. So, I >>> didn't want to make a platform where hosts couldn't kick bad actors off it, >>> nor did I want to own the human rights instruments as defined for digital >>> transformation, or the ai safety protocols that were / are needed, etc.. >>> Yet, the expectations, need to be reasonable, and, i don't think the >>> dynamics related to that stuff, will be first discussed on a public w3c >>> list, although, i hope at some stage - it does happen & that it does >>> in-fact lead to good outcomes, not just rebranding processes for old >>> programs. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> brave new world... IMHO: Asymmetrical pervasive surveillance is a >>> remarkable feat of engineering - doesn't have much to do with STEM, but >>> nonetheless, remarkable stuff... how people can suffer so much, without >>> means to have disputes resolved peacefully in courts of law; as others, >>> apparently know everything.. they're values, are just so distant to me.. >>> i've been losing hope. I started, the renewed efforts in 2010 in a manner >>> linked with presenting: *https://vimeo.com/30416090* on the screens, at >>> an event of importance, CHOGM 2011, having been handed 'the commission'... >>> but that's now, so many years ago... its not like, there hasn't been an >>> opportunity, or that we didn't produce the tools to empower them to do so; >>> they just had other priorities... apparently, making them - better >>> people.. so, ok... >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> but, i don't think the technological infrastructure is at all >>> human-centric; and, it seems any honourable effort to address it, has a >>> negligible chance of success, irrespective of whether the words appear in >>> marketing materials, or whatever else, linked with promotions... >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Telecoms, selling ISDN connections at $1000 PCM, weren't promoting ADSL >>> for $50 PCM, in-fact, they got in the way. Cable Companies, didn't help >>> VOD systems; and CDNs, wrecked the international investigative journalism >>> industry, as pricing control was centralised into the US via companies that >>> didn't make any money - but - owned the global marketsphere & its >>> advertising revenue markets... so, no funding - just, public relations as >>> a replacement, in an ecosystem that seems to prefer people forget, than >>> tell the truth... >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> The group now has no chair. If any member would like to become the >>> chair, they just need to log in & goto >>> *https://www.w3.org/community/humancentricai/participants* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> officially, there should be a vote - via teleconf - but, we've not >>> managed to do that yet generally.. if people are interested in a teleconf, >>> let me know, or indeed also, feel welcome to have one without me ;) >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I think, if the WORLD wide web is to survive... that is, something that >>> is for all members of our human family.. then, well. its 'the people', >>> who will have to go do what needs to be done, to make sure that happens for >>> the betterment of our human family, in a manner that is representative of >>> our values.. and truth, at least seeking to work through it - even if it >>> upsets someone, or has serious repercussive implications upon others - >>> well, shouldn't mean its not allowed; and somehow, the values, the aspects >>> of life that are of most importance, to need attention - without having to >>> expose it all to public lists, where people look for weaknesses in their >>> combat fantasies seeking to defeat 'competitors', for profits, or >>> whatever... at times, its almost like i should start selling books >>> declared to be god.. not sure what the digitally transformed alternative >>> is, but, regardless, i think the objective overall is to seek to ensure >>> however its defined, its able to be commodified. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> i'm just unable to maintain a high level of output, without resources, >>> trying to smile & be friendly to all, whilst so troubled by the >>> implications of what has in-fact happened in the past, morally sought, if >>> honourable, to be silent about it. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> so, i think someone who is 'unburdened by the past' or whatever the >>> statement is, is needed for a w3c human centric AI effort - if indeed, it's >>> something sought to be maintained at all. Certainly also, if there is no >>> interest, the group can be closed, per w3c rules & processes. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> FWIW also; I'm also looking for expressions of interest for 'web >>> civics', which i set-up in 2014 as there wasn't any organisation in the >>> internet governance ecosystems to support the production of free software, >>> as required for human rights related purposes. i recently spoke about >>> humanitarian ict at the IETF119; and had planned to work on ontology for an >>> 'agent discovery protocol' ecosystem, intended to impact a few things >>> including 'human centric internet' as it was termed by IGF - but it seemed >>> like, a few competitive alternatives then emerged - and, i'm troubled by >>> many of the dynamics brought about as a consequence of credentials being >>> commercialised without the other pieces - for reasons, i'm not sure is >>> appropriate to go into, on these lists. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> BRICS has alot of people within participating jurisdictions, last I >>> checked, it's all associated to members of our human family who exist in >>> our WORLD.. whether & how the World Wide Web & related ecosystems grow, or >>> fail to, idk. As noted, I feel I've been defeated. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I've failed. apologies, but i did my best.. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> best wishes. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Tim. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *https://www.linkedin.com/in/ubiquitous/* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Thu, 8 Aug 2024 at 22:59, Michael Robbins < >>> *michael@learningpathmakers.org*> wrote: >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Timothy, <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Thank you for your thoughtful email. I understand and share your >>> frustrations. I’ve been on a parallel journey for the last decade+ as a >>> social entrepreneur working at the intersection of education, the web, and >>> community change. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I have reached a set of extensive conclusions and operating hypotheses >>> related to your remarks and the mission of this group. Much of my knowledge >>> and wisdom comes from direct experience and failure. It is complex and a >>> LOT to explain. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I have put as much as possible into a Coda repository. This is not for >>> public distribution but I’m talking a leap of faith and sharing it with you >>> and the rest of this group. I call it the Yantismor Codex. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> coda.io <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I’m continuing to advance parts of this as possible with a fww close >>> collaborators. It’s challenging given my staunch commitment to the public >>> good and exodus from our age of technofeudalism. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I would welcome a discussion with everyone who is interested in learning >>> more and exploring together. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Michael <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> *https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwrxyz* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Aug 8, 2024, at 4:57 AM, Timothy Holborn <*timothy.holborn@gmail.com*> >>> wrote: <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> FYI - FWIW - just figured out the archives link: >>> *https://www.w3.org/Search/Mail/Public/advanced_search?resultsperpage=100&sortby=date-asc* >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> On Thu, 8 Aug 2024 at 18:54, Timothy Holborn < >>> *timothy.holborn@gmail.com*> wrote: >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> It's been reported to me that the group needs to have a chair-person, >>> whilst i note, i've seen other groups without one. I think this is an >>> administrative requirement.. >>> >>> There's a bit to update the group about, write a post about.. or >>> perhaps a few posts... but i'd like to step-down as chair, which means >>> there needs to be a replacement. >>> >>> This doesn't mean that I'm unsupportive of efforts to bring about >>> technological infrastructure that may reasonably support a variety of, what >>> I'd consider to be universal ideals.. Yet, the conclusion that I've come >>> to, again, overall is that i' feeling overwhelmingly defeated. >>> >>> I'm not presently sure how to best articulate, circumstances, >>> deliberations, considerations & implications; that are complex, and in some >>> areas of most importance, have serious privacy implications; whilst others, >>> pertain to confidences, and behaving honourably is important to me. >>> >>> I started work on what i later called 'human centric' ecosystems, in >>> 2000, due to a relatives work on how synaptic nerve-cells work which led >>> him to be awarded a nobel prize, i was inspired by that work, alongside >>> other factors - and went about designing an ecosystem for online data >>> storage, that was based upon people owning their own data, and sharing >>> content by links. There were many facets involved in these first 'crescent >>> network' / iBank designs, i was very young, troubled, naive & overall, just >>> starting out, after several years in the ICT sector as a young person.. >>> These works developed through an initial attempt, that led to an >>> involvement with 'video on demand' and even 'streaming games' (soon >>> thereafter); alongside wifi, and all sorts of other things; but, to >>> characterise a fundamental dispute, there was opposing ideas; whilst i >>> wanted fairness, means to empower people, the opposite point of view was to >>> use the opportunity to manipulatively aggregate & seek to 'own it all', as >>> a super aggregator... this was a problem, that i've been struggling to >>> ensure that at least alternatives exist to, since then. It appears the >>> consequence of various complex issues now leads to a thin-client 'wallet' >>> based model being monopolistically deployed, and, i don't understand how to >>> support access to justice, means for people to store & be able to use in a >>> court of law, even if in poverty, electronic evidence pertaining to their >>> lives to lawful remedy, peacefully and in a timely manner; as does in-turn >>> also, impact our capacity to support STEM, fair-trading, electronic >>> agreements where both parties define terms rather than asymmetrical >>> agreements that may vary whenever; and beyond the many complex social >>> implications, there are also significant issues pertaining to engineering >>> systems to better support human consciousness via our technological >>> infrastructure that's increasingly acting as a prosthetic dependency upon >>> life, the lives of people, etc. >>> >>> the outcome is also, that whilst i feel defeated - those who may be >>> considered to have 'won', also do so in an ecosystem that poorly supports >>> accountability, provenance tracking & personal responsibility. Whilst >>> seemingly good for some to 'make money' or indeed others, to merely get >>> more promotions - it seems, such beneficiaries can always claim they've >>> always been doing it, and so long as they've got the resources from the >>> past wins, it doesn't really matter - whilst seeking to maintain an >>> honourable approach, provide means to deliver outcomes where people can own >>> the software (licensing, patent-pool considerations, etc) pertaining to >>> their own thoughtware - well - that's work that's done in poverty, without >>> funding or safety and the outcome of these fundamental requirements means >>> that these foundations need to be ownable, by the 'data subject', >>> themselves... their own thoughtware... their own 'api', defined by them - >>> without undue interference or coercion. >>> >>> means, in-turn, to build the test apparatus needed to better understand >>> consciousness.. but how can that be done safely, given the environmentals >>> generally.. I really don't know. >>> >>> Indeed, whether its called 'human centric', which i termed due to >>> needing to have a condition in the earlier W3C work to ensure modalities of >>> outcomes were broader than 'platform owned' or 'corporation centric' or >>> indeed also, government centric - as the intellectual property for natural >>> persons, wasn't supported - so, that's why a new term was needed, and i >>> thought about it; notes can be found by searching the lists - noting, i've >>> just gone to the link, it appears to have changed.. anyhow. As noted, >>> feeling defeated and due also to the code of conduct, I don't think >>> discussion about some of the related issues can be discussed - regardless >>> of science or reality... >>> >>> two last notes. >>> >>> with respect to protecting the human rights & interests of children and >>> in-turn also, identity development - which is a term pertaining to >>> psychology / social sciences. I understand efforts are being made to apply >>> the wallet to all things internet. i don't think itll deliver what they >>> say it'll fix, but, if that's not the point of doing it - i probably can't >>> talk about it anyway. >>> >>> a straight forward solution is to use RDF on domains or even posts, to >>> provide information about whether the content is suitable for children; ie: >>> ratings. and then, have a browser plugin or OS tool that looks for these >>> files, and then makes decisions based on what it says. this means ontology >>> needs to be done for it, and somme other tooling - fairly straight forward, >>> should probably be done by schemaorg | could also be done in a way that >>> means it associates to particular posts in a social media system, rather >>> than just the high-level domain / URL. >>> >>> also; there's a bunch of stuff that i don't particularly want to see as >>> an adult, therefore, restricting this approach to merely considering the >>> interests of children as a child focused outcome; may in-fact, diminish the >>> ability for the outcome to do so - for children. Therefore, i considered >>> the notion of terming any such initiative a personalisation solution >>> 'myweb', which therein has a particularly attentive focus upon delivering >>> outcomes to address the needs of young people. The outcome would require >>> websites to install the file and/or ontological supports, much like >>> accessibility projects. >>> >>> soe notes about it - still poorly drafted (imho) >>> *https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c1Afo-bja_jksBEynHyG7nBDz71TAPOZYkagdoh4e6A/edit* >>> >>> >>> AND finally, I apologise for not having been able to achieve more since >>> i instigated the creation of the group. There has been alot of work in the >>> background, i'll go into it at some later stage. But, should others have a >>> belief in the notion called 'human centric' AI, Internet, etc.. then - >>> finding someone willing to take on the role of Chair, would be very much >>> welcomed and i'll do my best to support it, but that's not delivering >>> much atm. so, I guess, this is an honourable result.. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I have managed to obtain the 2nd hand parts to build a workstation that >>> is suitable for local LLM related AI work. I'm hopeful that i'll be able >>> to build an environment that'll be good for art, RD&D, etc. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> but this is different, to seeking to... well. I'm very troubled about >>> the implications associated to some of my earlier works and the direction >>> the world is going in generally, the implications, etc. as i'm defeated, >>> it appears the higher-level consensus must be, that i'm wrong; otherwise, >>> why would the resources go into the stuff thats troubling, rather than >>> solutions for tooling to help deliver SDGs and do all the good things - >>> unless, the so called 'promoter' of such sorts of solutions, is wrong. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> But thankyou for your time. It's been a difficult ~12 years or so of >>> W3C works.. i'll write about my personal deliberations otherwise, >>> somewhere else. I am happy to help any incoming chair learn more about the >>> stuff they may not know re: w3c, etc. where i can help.. >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> I'll write about my view of what i intended re: human centric / human >>> centric ai, sometime soon. but, i do worry, that work with the best of >>> intention - can seemingly be perverted - its like, inventing a hammer, then >>> seeing it go to market as a new weapon, rather than something that's really >>> helpful, when seeking to build homes... notwithstanding the moral hazard >>> with oversimplifications... >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> 🙏 <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> Timo. <https://coda.io/d/_d7HrfjQE5Tu/Student-Exploration_subN-> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Gabriel Lopes >> *Interoperability as Jam's sessions!* >> *Each system emanating the music that crosses itself, instrumentalizing >> scores and ranges...* >> *... of Resonance, vibrations, information, data, symbols, ..., Notes.* >> >> *How interoperable are we with the Music the World continuously offers to >> our senses?* >> *Maybe it depends on our foundations...?* >> >
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