join the etherpunk
revolution
join the etherpunk
revolution
join the etherpunk
revolution
and overthrow the attention economy
to build an ad-free future
and overthrow the attention economy to build an ad-free future
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humanity is ON A PATH TO DYSTOPIA
humanity is ON A PATH TO DYSTOPIA
humanity is ON A PATH TO DYSTOPIA
if we continue our current digital economic model focused on selling consumer attention to the highest bidder
if we continue our current digital economic model focused on selling consumer attention to the highest bidder
Tech-Dystopia
Tech-Dystopia
A common sci-fi storyline conveys our fear of a future filled with manipulative advertisements and addiction to unhealthy consumerism
A common sci-fi storyline conveys our fear of a future filled with manipulative advertisements and addiction to unhealthy consumerism
A common sci-fi storyline conveys our fear of a future filled with manipulative advertisements and addiction to unhealthy consumerism
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Ready Player One. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2018.
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Ready Player One. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2018.
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Ready Player One. Warner Bros. Pictures, 2018.
Unwanted Consumerism
Unwanted Consumerism
Even today many businesses create products we don't want, and then spend vast amounts of money to convince us to buy them
Even today many businesses create products we don't want, and then spend vast amounts of money to convince us to buy them
Even today many businesses create products we don't want, and then spend vast amounts of money to convince us to buy them
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Minority Report. 20th Century Fox, 2002.
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Minority Report. 20th Century Fox, 2002.
Spielberg, Steven, dir. Minority Report. 20th Century Fox, 2002.
The Attention Economy
The Attention Economy
Consumer attention is the highest valued commodity not because it is beneficial or inherently productive, but because we live our lives being convinced that we should do and buy things we don't even want
Consumer attention is the highest valued commodity not because it is beneficial or inherently productive, but because we live our lives being convinced that we should do and buy things we don't even want
Consumer attention is the highest valued commodity not because it is beneficial or inherently productive, but because we live our lives being convinced that we should do and buy things we don't even want
Brooker, Charlie, and Euros Lyn, dirs. "15 Million Merits." Black Mirror, season 1, episode 2, Channel 4, 2011.
Brooker, Charlie, and Euros Lyn, dirs. "15 Million Merits." Black Mirror, season 1, episode 2, Channel 4, 2011.
Brooker, Charlie, and Euros Lyn, dirs. "15 Million Merits." Black Mirror, season 1, episode 2, Channel 4, 2011.
It doesn't have to be this way
It doesn't have to be this way
It doesn't
have to be
this way
At this dawn of a new era for the internet and digital technology, we can choose a different path
At this dawn of a new era for the internet and digital technology, we can choose a different path
welcome to
the etherpunk future
welcome to
the etherpunk future
welcome to
the etherpunk future
an exciting, sustainable, and flourishing future for all of humanity
an exciting, sustainable, and flourishing future for all of humanity
A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Innovation
A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Innovation
A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Innovation
Humanity exists in balance with its ecosystems, while also controlling them
Humanity exists in balance with its ecosystems, while also controlling them
Humanity exists in balance with its ecosystems, while also controlling them
Generative Development and Tailored Lifestyles
Generative Development and Tailored Lifestyles
Generative Development and Tailored Lifestyles
Additive manufacturing and AI-powered generative development allow for unbounded customization for everyone
Additive manufacturing and AI-powered generative development allow for unbounded customization for everyone
Additive manufacturing and AI-powered generative development allow for unbounded customization for everyone
Efficient, Demand-driven Commerce
Efficient, Demand-driven Commerce
Efficient, Demand-driven Commerce
Products are produced after individualized demand is proven because consumers always have a more customized option available, removing the economic incentives for manipulative sales tactics to artificially increase demand for unneeded products
Products are produced after individualized demand is proven because consumers always have a more customized option available, removing the economic incentives for manipulative sales tactics to artificially increase demand for unneeded products
Products are produced after individualized demand is proven because consumers always have a more customized option available, removing the economic incentives for manipulative sales tactics to artificially increase demand for unneeded products
Storytelling, not Selling
Storytelling, not Selling
Storytelling, not Selling
Brands work to create long-lasting relationships with consumers, establishing trust based on shared values and desired qualities
Brands work to create long-lasting relationships with consumers, establishing trust based on shared values and desired qualities
Brands work to create long-lasting relationships with consumers, establishing trust based on shared values and desired qualities
The Intention Economy
The Intention Economy
The Intention Economy
The addictive and distracting attention economy based on ads and seller manipulation has been overthrown with a free market driven by healthy human intent and personal goals
The addictive and distracting attention economy based on ads and seller manipulation has been overthrown with a free market driven by healthy human intent and personal goals
The addictive and distracting attention economy based on ads and seller manipulation has been overthrown with a free market driven by healthy human intent and personal goals
Abundance and Adventure
Abundance and Adventure
Abundance and Adventure
Humanity's expansive Etherpunk future is one of human flourishing and exploration where the manipulative, short-term, unhealthy and unsustainable schemes of the past are outperformed by new economics
Demand-driven economics enabled by technology create a world of real relationships, open creativity, and optimistic visions of human potential where anything is possible
