Post on 09-Jan-2017
Paradoxes in Open Practice
The situation has changed
Hold two opposing views
What is open practice?
Democratises space
Increases marginalisation
Success of Open
Anti-open culture
Power of Open
Anti-knowledge climate
Formalised
Experimental
Friendly/Supportive
Dangerous/unpleasant
Powerful dissemination
Reduction of discourse
How to approach these paradoxes
Create open identities we are comfortable with
Continue to promote rational debate
Don’t lock stuff away
Write and communicate in open style
Self defense
Learn to navigate this landscape
Develop new tools & communities
Maintain our voice & values
Final paradox
It has never been more risky to operate in the open
It has never been more vital to operate in the open