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

Wed Mar 8 14:36:13 UTC 2017

Awesome =D

On Wed, Mar 8, 2017 at 1:19 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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