In reflecting on Coinbase debacle, I hope that the dissolution of employee trust in traditional corporate structures with regards to social responsibility will force us to explore different forms of collective organization that are more conducive to shared social consciousness /1

Under capitalism, corporate priority = profit maximization. At the end of the day, that will *always* win.

Of course there are exceptions but even despite those, how can we realistically expect social wokeness to triumph over corporate interest? /2

Sure, we can say companies w/o a social compass are at a disadvantage bc they wont attract/retain great talent, but most just manipulate the labor market & wield their big-swinging-stock-price to keep their employee-bases secure & happy (think Google, FB, Amazon etc.. here) /3

Companies will continue the based fight to separate "professional" from "personal" in an effort to "stay aligned with mission goals" as they navigate their role within increasingly "woke" employee-bases who expect *active* social responsibility, awareness and action /4

Tech is political — it will always be.

That's why the way we coordinate & organize around the production & distribution of technology is *the* arena for challenging & disrupting the traditional corporate class & structure. And it's already happening... /5

The "gig economy" shifted the focus from company -> individual. Not just bc the notion of f0lLoW yOuR pAsSiOn galvanized those shorted by the 9-5, but bc digital platforms made it easier than ever to monetize yourself & generate wealth independent of corporate employment /6

Now, I think we'll see a shift (and already have) from individual -> squad/co-ops/orgs: modular hyperstitional online groups offering interdisciplinary work *with* an aesthetic that can process, exhibit, & act on a social conscious aligned w/ the expectations of its members /7

SO, I hope to see the inevitable exodus from big tech be supported (and accelerated) by advancements in financial, social, and collaborative infrastructure that makes it easier for groups to harness collective production and redefine collective organization /8

I mean, the new norm of remote-first & social tension that's bubbling under the surface of global society is forcing us all to reevaluate "the way we work". Younger, more agile, woke companies will get the memo and start experimenting — because they might need it to survive /9

If this vibes , go read @hxrts and @otherinternet__ 's work — their image of 'squads' is a spot-on reflection of what will come next. They were also just featured on the latest episode of @1nterdependence w/ @hollyherndon and @matdryhurst /10 https://twitter.com/hollyherndon/status/1313530769562886146?s=20

And at @radicle_xyz we're exploring this all in the context of code collaboration.

How can we empower maintainers & developers of open source tech with shared security, collective ownership, & sovereignty over their production & distribution?

DM or reply me if you have ideas