[Open-access] Nominations now open for the first MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award

Thu Mar 9 07:46:35 UTC 2017

This is brilliant:

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On Thu, Mar 9, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Pranab Chatterjee <mail at pranab.in> wrote:

> Ross,
> Thanks for pointing this out! Indeed Alexandra is a worthy nomination for
> this position, but I fear the activities of the Sci Hub network might be
> looked on to be a bit more than "disobedience"! However, as someone who has
> benefited continuously from the Sci Hub work, I would love to nominate
> Alexandra and the Sci Hub community. It will be interesting to see who
> wins, and I am somewhat concerned this might bring to the attention of the
> mainstream networks many of the occult groups that we tap into for our
> academic survival. This is an especially big concern because we would not
> want another hunt to ensue. Anyway, I am off to nominate Alexandra and the
> Sci Hub fraternity!
>
> Cheers,
> Pranab
>
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> *Dr. Pranab Chatterjee MBBS, MD / Scientist B*
>
> +91 33 2363-3373 <+91%2033%202363%203373> | +91 987 1234 129
>
> *Indian Council of Medical Research* <http://www.icmr.nic.in/>
>
> *National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases*
> <http://www.niced.org.in/>
>
> P-33, CIT Road, Scheme XM, Beleghata, Kolkata - 700 010, West Bengal
>
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> pranab.chatterjee
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> On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 5:49 PM, Ross Mounce <ross.mounce at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Nominations are now open (until May 1st) for the first MIT Media Lab
>> Disobedience Award
>>
>> https://www.media.mit.edu/posts/disobedience-award/
>>
>> The award is a $250,000 prize that "will go to a person or group engaged
>> in what we believe is extraordinary disobedience for the benefit of
>> society. Specifically, we’d like to call out action that seeks to change
>> society in positive ways and is consistent with a set of key principles.
>> These principles include non-violence, creativity, courage, and taking
>> responsibility for one’s actions. We’re seeking both expected and
>> unexpected nominees. This could include–but isn’t limited to–those engaged
>> in scientific research, civil rights, freedom of speech, human rights, and
>> the freedom to innovate."
>>
>>
>> In my personal opinion I think Alexandra Elbakyan & the Sci-Hub/LibGen
>> community are a STRONG contender for this award!  But you are of course
>> welcome to vote for any living person or group you choose to.
>>
>>
>> Go forth and nominate your heroes of disobediance!
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Ross
>>
>>
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