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In some ways it is unfortunate that the word 'Decentralization' has become a short-hand for the three ideas:
Decentralization, Federation, Localization
Some know that all the ideas are important — and that 'Decentralization' is a short-hand for all three.
But, many don't!
#Decentralization #DeSo #Federation #FeSo #Fediverse #governance #Localization #LoSo
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The message matters, as it can affect the future.
I think we should make a point to ALSO explicitly talk about 'Federation' and 'Localization' when we talk about 'Decentralization'.
Because if we don't, then — it is likely these values will be lost.
(I think we have already started seeing this in some places.)
#Decentralization #DeSo #Federation #FeSo #Fediverse #governance #Localization #LoSo
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Localization is important to make Decentralization work and last.
Decentralization without Localization can be susceptible to Centralization.
Decentralization with Localization spreads out decision-making and power to groups (that could consistent of a single individual) with a personal stake in the outcome of the decision-making.
Which creates incentives that lead to greater resilience to Centralization.
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Federation is the word we use to describe that act of bringing together and connecting these separate Decentralized, Localized communities.
This is where protocols such as ActivityPub, ActivityStreams, etc come into play.
Federation is a voluntary choice.
But, so too is Defederation, if desired.
#ActivityPub #ActivityStreams #Decentralization #DeSo #Federation #FeSo #Fediverse #governance #Localization #LoSo
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So, not just Decentralized Social (DeSo), but instead —
Decentralized Social (DeSo), Federated Social (FeSo), Localized Social (LoSo)
The goal is 'social' that is simultaneously — 'Decentralized', 'Federated', and 'Localized', all at the same time.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@reiver/114551725757671167
#ActivityPub #ActivityStreams #Decentralization #DeSo #Federation #FeSo #Fediverse #governance #Localization #LoSo
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