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	Libre Knowledge
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The learning objectives here are very broad.

The purpose of these pages is to provide ideas for activities which may be incorporated into (e.g.) courses etc. on related topics such as open education, copyright, etc. - to explore alternative perspectives.

Objectives

Invitation to collaborate and learn: Understand the philosophy of Libre Knowledge Ethics and values Roots in libre software and generalisations to libre knowledge and culture Terminology - discuss and debate with clarity (avoiding ambiguity and conflating separate issues) Understand the practical benefits (peer production) commons-based peer production for individuals (you), organisations, institutions and economies (efficiency) Understand the legal aspects Understand the broader implications for society knowledge verification, validation, refinement, e.g. for collaborative problem solving libre culture of sharing, exchange of knowledge, ideas, values, beliefs, debate, ..., celebrating diversity, .... social solidarity. sustainability. Decide whether going "libre" is for you. Be able to advocate for libre knowledge effectively.

You are encouraged to explore other perspectives to those presented here.

Assignment

Design your own learning outcomes based on the objectives above while engaging in activities such as the following: Read about the philosophy and rationale of libre knowledge While doing so, make your own glossary and build it up progressively clarifying the details of the various terms especially core terms such as: free, gratis, libre, open, free software, open source software, FLOSS, FOSS, software libre, libre software, etc. Find and compare existing glossaries elsewhere on the web which focus on free / libre and open source. Read and discuss the following: The Declaration on Libre Knowledge (discuss) Charter for Innovation, Creativity and Access to Knowledge Discuss and enhance this libre interpretation/adaptation of an earlier version. The Cape Town Declaration (discuss) Search the web for any related blog postings you can find. Help expand the set of readings related to libre knowledge Search the web and learn about commons-based peer production, etc. Convene and/or participate in discussions with fellow learners. Explore the legal aspects of libre knowledge Convene and/or participate in discussions with fellow learners (start with copyright and Creative Commons). Discuss the issues around the development of a libre puro license, and possibly draft one in detail (if that is deemed appropriate) Convene and/or participate in discussions with fellow learners exploring the implications for society in general and for sustainability Why does Richard Stallman think that the freedom perspective is so important for society? See for example: Personal Declaration of Richard Stallman and Euclides Mance The sustainability discussions could centre around Relative environmental impact of product-based business model of proprietary software versus services-based model of libre software Comparing use of resources in the real world (rivalrous resources) versus the virtual world (non-rivalrous resources). Is going "libre" for you? (discuss with friends) Develop a set resources for advocacy of libre knowledge General Engage in discussion on the above and other related topics towards collective wisdom. Go forth and liberate knowledge :-).

Web Resources

Check out: Readings related to libre knowledge Libre licences See List (at FreedomDefined) ... find others and feel free to add them here.

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