Gaia: What is Prosperous Play? - what is Cultural Fusion?

Re: Links

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:03:49 GMT

New Cultural Fusion website is underway and should launch in the next couple of weeks, and it will also premier the new cf AaPN internet broadcast network.

You can get a sneak peek here

Links

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:43:33 GMT

What?

Cultural Fusion is an Art:Movement, an Art:Series and a Project:Gallery emerging from multiple encounters that include Attention:Dialogues, Source:Collaborations, and Business:Sponsorships.

The Antiphon

Cultural Fusion is an Art:Series in response the Attention:Question,

"what can i do?" Inspired by the the Millenium Campaign

ComFusion, Creative vs. Practical

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:11:51 GMT

Creative Perspective

From an artistic perspective it is a virtual Ring_Galaxy called Comfusion. This Ring_Galaxy is created by philanthropic inspired Events called Cultural_Fusion that happen over a period of Time, like the creation of an actual place.

So the places where bits of Cultural_Fusion dust are swirling there is a chance for a solid mass to accumulate, while in places where Attention:Dialogues on Cultural_Fusion have occurred or do in the future become evolving masses that could become planets in Solar Systems yet to be identified or named.

The people at the previous development site are the Founders, the first to arrive and start building the infrastructure required for us to build a new civilization based on the cultures taking shape within these individual fusion events or Projects. This site is result of that infrastructure which has now resulted in the first development phase for Hotel_Infinity. As there will be two versions to ensure that there is maximum inclusion there will also be a 2D version (what we have here) so that people with lower speed connections or without video cards (should that be required which is not a given but simply a possibility) can also be engaged and benefit from what Comfusion has to offer.

In the sense that we're building in a galaxy, not to mention new planets, this project will evolve in the commercial sense as virtual real estate in a real community. People will be able to purchase or rent space in this 3D world that you'll participate in via a gaming type environment to get the help you need, to be entertained as you work towards a better world…there will be order, peace and prosperity for all. And we'll help you set up shop doing what you love to do.

Practical Perspective

From a Business perspective it is the implementation of a targeted CRM_strategy that is infused with Attention to cultivate Social_Capital by applying new approaches to information and communication technology informed by an emerging networked, experience-oriented, economy. This CRM_strategy is distinguished by it's Attention to philosophical exploration of a business model that is not based on the precept of conflict (i.e. competition).

Cultural_Fusion is an Art_Series in response the Question, „what can i do?“ Inspired by the the Millenium Campaign

The Mission is to offer a flexible means of generating revenue and support that can contribute to organization sustainability for worthy community programs and social enterprises, at the same time it provides the means to involve others in Global Social Responsibility as they meet their own professional needs. The result is a CRM_strategy that successfully integrates Social_Capital into a „winning by sharing“ approach. See the Map of the USP (unique sales proposition) Cultural_Fusion to understand what is to come with regard to services and features.

A primary consideration is that this Project promote the application and development of Organization:iFOSSF (free open source software) to insure equal access for developing and disadvantaged communities ;while creating bridges to opportunities.

What is Com-Fusion

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:10:33 GMT

Yvette_Dubel said: one of my early Questions was what does CRM infused with Attention look like?

comfusion is the answer.

Comfusion (from:come-create-fusion) creates a Space for Cultural_Fusion and Hotel_Infinity to exist now, and introduce the Attention_Age. It is the first Collaboration between Ronald_Wopereis and Yvette_Dubel.

What is Comfusion?

Welcome to the space where Hotel_Infinity at Comfusion will emerge. The name suggest it is a Space that welcomes and supports CF_Website:Visitors in experiencing "un-knowing".

The Meaning

Recently I was asked about the decision to call this place Comfusion. It is not to be mistaken for „confusion“.

Rather Comfusion is the result of Cultural_Fusion and was inspired (in a Attention:Dialogue with Ronald_Wopereis) by the phrase Come (Create) Fusion (phrase) aka Come(Create)Fusion (unit) which became Comfusion (one word).

Moved to Comfusion

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:08:15 GMT

The Story:
i've decided this is the time and place for exploring what the journey is about and why you need to come along. From a certain perspective this little adventure is like others that invite you to peek behind the curtain. Only in this case you see the wizard in control is you. Whatever you believe to be true, it is you who makes that decision so how can it be otherwise?

After you've gone down the rabbit hole, then what?

That's the dilemma that i faced that led me to take the dramatic step of moving WebAntiphon Corporation to Comfusion

I know some people would say it's crazy to orchestrate this creative fusion to jumpstart the formation of a new ring galaxy and I ask you this....

Have the solutions to the world's BIG problems ever come from what was being said by most people?

That being said, this isn't about some faceless mass of people. It is about you and me. I've invited you to join me and my team on this journey accepting that we are discovering it as we go. And what we agree on is that we are exploring commitment to help others as we help ourselves and this is our first playground.

Now that i've found it i can't see saying no thanks, the risk is just to great. There's much more at risk IF i walk away and ignore the pull it (desire to make a difference) has on me i have willingly been swept up into the formation of new galaxy called comfusion.

i'd like to actually invite you in to see what it looks like now, but i can't because the dust has yet to settle. What i mean is there's literally no place for you to step as of yet. Comfusion is in formation and that must be complete before construction can begin on Hotel Infinity, the luxurious accomodations being prepared for all guests and members.

In the meantime what does that mean? For now what that means is that parts of the Cultural Fusion will be housed where they are expressed until a home is completed for them in Hotel Infinity.
Right now you can learn more at: Cultural Fusion overview

For now that's the window into the formation of Comfusion. And if you think i've gone too far, then ask yourself how far one needs to be willing to go to see more prosperity and freedom from slavery in this lifetime?

The Antiphon

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:38:24 GMT

The Antiphon

Cultural Fusion is an Art:Series in response the Attention:Question,

"what can i do?" Inspired by the the Millenium Campaign

The projects here are planned to benefit these core Organizations:

Foot Steps for Life- a UK based charity that helps HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa specifically and impoverished children in general. I have worked with one of their board members Humanity:Bonny_Umeadi and we have discussed a long term connection between the organization, whose purpose is fundraising to support the projects. I am interested in developing the Cultural Fusion projects as a revenue stream for funding to support vital grassroots work.

Empowerment Works- a U.S. based charity it provides the broad program synergy for the Cultural Fusion projects/mission. The Executive Director Humanity:Melanie_St_James is a kindred spirit in terms of her vision and their current work and programs seem to almost dovetail with Cultural Fusion community renewal project models that support awareness of the ecosystems in which businesses and communities have to thrive.

Empowerment Works (EW) is an international non-profit think-tank and implementing organization dedicated to advancing a collaborative, multi-sector model of sustainable economic development.

iFOSSF (International Free & Open Source Software Foundation)- The purposes for which iFOSSF is organized are: apply thought leadership in support of innovation and creativity in development of Free and Open Source Software solutions for the benefit of the global community. Cultural Fusion seeks to develop cutting edge art projects that will beneficially engage FOSS technology in systems that will support automating global social responsiblity as enviromental/community renewal and economic development are integrated to build open source inspired models.

Help2Read a literacy organization working in South Africa and seeking to establish new operations around the globe. The organization was founded in part by collaborating artist and founder of Passion ism Humanity:Cat_Moss. At help2read we believe that education is the cornerstone of every nation, and reading is the cornerstone of every education. Established in South Africa in October 2005, help2read’s Cape Town office is run by Marielle Moss, Director of Operations of the UK based Moss Educational Foundation (MEF), which has been financing help2read in it's entirety. help2read is a South African charity based on the methods developed over the last 30 years by UK charity Volunteer Reading Help (VRH: www.vrh.org.uk).

The plan is that 35% of each project will benefit the above partnering organizations according the attention paid and direct assistance with any given event or project. For example at the close of an event the individual works of art can be auctioned off and the ongoing projects will generate sustainable revenue streams to support important work that is distributed among the beneficiaries according to the quality of attention paid to the projects susccess.

And although there is no agreement in place and there has been no discussion with Amnesty International I'm eager to explore how our project(s) can benefit the organization that helped to awaken in me the value of ONE and ensured that the band U2 would have a treasured place in my memory of such.

On the practical level Cultural Fusion (CF) is a niche focused CRM strategy and virtual destination. This is a research project delving into my model for community and economic development within the framework of CRM Strategy. Models that support sustainability advancing the ideas put forward by Paulo Frere in Pedagogy of the Oppressed.

In this case by focusing on art (culture) and business development as expressive therapy approaches supported by innovative applications of ICT (information and communication technology) and meaningful art based event marketing activities. More specifically, how this kind of self-help pay-it-forward, winning-by-sharing initiative can enhance the FOSS (free open source software) inspired movements to bridge the digital divide and provide sustainable solutions that address poverty at the root levels; thereby creating a new model based on a social networking concept of community and the open business model of the FOSS movement.

Re: CFBusinss Proposition

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:39:10 GMT

I suggest that FOSS and ICT will be for this movement (infusing Attention and Love into business via CRM Strategy) what the Bessemer process was to the steel and railroad industries that transformed the world by making a quantum leap in product transportation to give birth to the Industrial Age...this time I feel it will be what Robert Florida termed the "creative class" only I expand this term to be what I call "radically inclusive" reaching out to create bridges between the developing and developed worlds to automate global social responsibility.

"It is a radical re-envisioning of business development in which the concept for the business product/service is regarded as a work of art where time and place are colored by the Internet and IT within a CRM framework to create hybrid solutions that successfully meet the challenges posed.

The new Performance_Art and Multimedia Collaboration Art:Series from Yvette Dubel/WebAntiphon Corporation (U.S.). The series will explore the Relationship between art and business as a mechanism in the approach to customer retention and brand building. From that starting point, other Projects or rooms in Hotel Infinity will reveal new Questions and present additional concepts to be explored, so there is no defined end to the project.”

-- taken from my research paper "Love and Money in the Attention Age"

In addition, it is a radical inclusion of protest art in terms of defining the Art:Work as CRM-Strategy. It is about affirming the positive through the exploration in this idea:

"The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead

even more than teamwork."

Igor Sikorsky

Although i have to say, this project has brought together the most incredible team i've ever encountered!

"The art of dialogue is then, to understand that HOW and WHAT, mind and intuition, affect one another. I use my attention to feel, and if i want to analyse my feeling with my mind, i use part of this feeling-attention for mind-attention. The result is that i have less attention less to feel. Then my mind tells me that i loose grip of my feelings. I try even harder, which means i take away even more feeling-attention and use it for my mind to work harder. And in this process, where feelings are gone and the mind is left with nothing to shape, to analyze... This is where you and i need to be a team. One is the mind, the other is the intuition. This game, this dance, is a never ending one, you and i can switch roles each and every millisecond. Most people don't realize that the game continues : that it is a quantum process, where the reality is different, depending on whether you observe , be aware , or whether you don't."

From Ron Aug 1, 10:14 am

First steps toward automating global social responsibility

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:35:11 GMT

The projects in CF are planned to benefit core organizations that address assistance for HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa, assistance for impoverished children, grassroots community economic development, the arts as a tool in crosscultural dialogues, global cooperation on problematic issues, and FOSS (free open source software) via iFOSSF.

Genesis

View the Genesis of this concept.

Why ART?

"Art, in its own unique way of expression, is a way out of this dilemma. The dilemma is that our minds must be free, unique, without conflict or arguement; yet our intuition is one. The project about attention is to find out , how these two perspectives of mind and intuition can exist concurrently. Our translation of mind = HOW , the expression, the shaping. And the translation of intuition = WHAT , the content, the formless. Together they form a Bilocality. There can not be content without form, no fruit without skin. And yet there can be no form without content; borders exist by the virtue of contrast."

From Ron Aug 1, 10:14 am

How does CF solve these issues?

Cultural Fusion causes Fusion Enlightenment where CF is about a re-visioning of business and the ecosystems in which they must thrive which integrates community renewal through creative expression.

**It offers a flexible means of generating revenue that can contribute to organization sustainability for nonprofits and social enterprises, at the same time it provides the means to involve others in Global Social Responsibility as they meet their own professional needs. The result is a CRM strategy that successfully integrates Social_Capital into a "winning by sharing"**** approach.

See: Oci_Novosti

Alternative to competition

"The art of dialogue is the ugly duck looking in the pond, seeing its mirror image. The art of unknowing is the ugly duck, asking itself if being different means being less equal. So where do we go from here? What is Normal? What is Frustration? And how can art help to build the bridge to a future, where each person is acknowledged for their uniqueness, and radically included in this one whole that is incomplete without the last person at their own unique place." From Ron Aug 1, 10:25 am

When you combine these SoulFood:Ingredients it is the answer to the Pains:

Artists commonly struggle to balance the Need to remain connected to the experiences that inspire with the Need to support themselves.

Businesses/organizations need to attract Attention to build interest and Trust that will support Relationships to increase sales/support and enhance the sustainability of communities and ecosystems.

The planet needs a humanity that will act in its GLOBAL best interest.

Contrast showcase specialization and expertise.

Fusion defined:

Fusion means to create something new by combining different elements.

CFBusinss Proposition

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:30:13 GMT

We teach people like you how to use your product to sale their services. Instead of focusing your attention on the lack (customers, sales, investors, etc) We help you pay attention to passion as the fuel and attention as the currency in a relationship economy to offset fincanical capital needs by cultivating social capital AND addressing the needs of the individual. The result is higher conversion rates (from visitor to advocate or customer) and increase customer retention/loyalty.....and at the same time collaborating to create a better world.

Our business proposition.
For artist:

We help talented artists who struggle to earn enough from their work to survive. Others worry they lack commercial skills and fear that they can't continue creating without improving the financial side of their activities. I don't suppose you know anyone who is worried by these issues?

For businesses:

We help businesses who struggle to maximize sales. Some worry they lack
meaningful marketing skills and fear that they can't continue producing without improving customer loyalty and retention. I don't suppose you know anyone who is worried by these issues?

For humanity:

We help people who struggle to live in a way that will sustain the earth and global community. Some worry they lack the creative insight and fear that they can't continue living without improving the complex
challenges facing humanity and all life on the planet. I don't suppose you
know anyone who is worried by these issues?

We'll be launching a phase 1 site for the project in the next few weeks. The site is CFHotel Infinity ( http://comfusion.pbwiki.com/Hotel_Infinity ) and i'd like to learn more about the needs of other creative people and artists like you. Can i ask for your help with that? One of my main questions is how do you feel about exploring (and helping to develop) new models other than the traditional capital investor or grantmaking models?

Why Cultural Fusion?

http://culturalfusion.gaia.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:22:44 GMT

Why Cultural Fusion?

See The New Story at Global MindShift and read this short article Cultural Evolution at Global Mindshift

The Story:

Once upon a time there was a question....amplified by the millions it gave way to an antiphon that would be more than words. It would provide the sparks that ignited Cultural Fusion. By the millions, even billions, humans are realizing that we need a story that unites us to act in the interest of the common good.

After reading about Simmulism I felt it provided the perfect context for this experiment. An endeavor into the feasibility of creating a culture of peace...a simulation environment that could be used to "test" new models for community and economic development based on public-private partnerships and the value of the individual.

"How will you fund this research? You need to build a lab, hire experts, get equipment...where will the money come from? ...This all seems perfectly lovely but unless you show how this can make money who's going to care?" asked the well meaning passers-by. "How does this help me?" asked most. That's when the soul of this project gained strength...I saw a hypothesis taking shape (with regard to facing a multitude of issues) that held at its core Acceptance and Law of Attraction in discovering the nature of CRM_strategy infused with Attention and Passion. But what kind of lab is needed to experiment with creation of a galaxy that serves the global community AND has enhances fiscal or personal interests? Hint: Cutting-edge 3D gaming environment that supports offline events

This inquiry led to getting the research underway with a clear set of Question, enhanced by a committed core group of individuals who embrace Radical_Inclusion as the first step.

Yes, that was the place to start...taking that step to see where it leads. The The Theory of Attention in a defined context provides steady illumination, step-by-step the treasure that has emerged as SoulFood surpasses any known precious substance. Amazingly it can be found in every community and individual with the heart to acknowledge it. That is the power THE STORYTELLER has always known.

When I watched the The New Story meme above I had a huge "a ha!" moment that deepened my excitement about this experiment into what automation of social responsibility really means and what it will look like....in this first incarnation as artistic movement that unites the mind and heart of the individual and the by uniting art and business as ingredients it endeavors to explore paths to the same for our world.

Welcome to this piece of global performance art that takes

multimedia and interdisciplinarity to a whole new level!