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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

*inspiring 🤦‍♀️

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

Just leaving Oxford after an expiring day meeting with the #CoTech network. So many great conversations, lovely people and passion for #EthicalTech. Find out more about this network of tech #coops here: www.coops.tech

CoTech « Cooperative Technologists

Building a tech industry that's better for its workers and customers through co-operation, democracy and worker ownership.

www.coops.tech

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

Was such a pleasure to meet in person so many wonderful #cooperators. #coops

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

There is so much we can learn from the past, but also how can we evolve ingrained ways of working that might not be serving the movement appropriately in the current rapidly moving landscape.

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

Was also great to meet up with @coopfutures.bsky.social yesterday and talk about #CoopGrowth and the role of national and local organisations.

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 6d

Just leaving Oxford after an expiring day meeting with the #CoTech network. So many great conversations, lovely people and passion for #EthicalTech. Find out more about this network of tech #coops here: www.coops.tech

CoTech « Cooperative Technologists

Building a tech industry that's better for its workers and customers through co-operation, democracy and worker ownership.

www.coops.tech

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 8d

The #GlobalSumudFlotilla is being stopped by Isreali forces and thousands of people across Europe are taking to the streets tonight in solidarity. #TheWorldIsWatching #EndGenocide #FreePalestine

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 9d

Thinking of the #globalSumudFlotilla tonight as they enter the danger zone. #Solidarity to the brave and fearless activist. Let your mission continue peacefully. 🍉♥️ #StopGenocide #FreePalestine

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 9d

Imagine what the global #coop movement could do if we joined forces….

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 9d

Imagine the global #coop movement cutting all commercial ties with Isreal except for Isrealian #coops clearly opposed to the #genocide….

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 9d

Imagine the global #coop movement shutting down its business for a whole day in solidarity with #gaza and demanding our governments stop this #genocide….

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Daniel Joseph @danjokaz00ie.bsky.social · 16d

Some crack reporting from the Financial Times on the current real world impact of AI tools on contemporary businesses. It's funny to see businesses admit the very limited impact, and very high risks, of AI deployment on.ft.com/3IEuXJr

America’s top companies keep talking about AI — but can’t explain the upsides

FT analysis of hundreds of filings suggest the S&P 500 businesses are clearer about the risks than benefits

on.ft.com

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 17d

Though disappointed with @theguardian.com for the leading photo clearly misrepresenting (as is usually the case) a protest that was predominantly peaceful…

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 17d

Proud of my fellow Italians shutting down the country in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in protest against the inaction of the Italian Government and the EU. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... #StopGenocide

Disruption across Italy as tens of thousands protest against Gaza war

Schools and stations closed and ports blocked in one of Europe’s biggest demonstrations opposing Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · 21d

It’s been one of those days when it’s really hard to just get on with your day-to-day when you are witnessing the horrors unfolding around the world. #genocide #fascism #TechColonialism #ClimateCatastrophe

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Aug 17

This was one of the most interesting debates I’ve attended for a long time. It got a bit heated at some point (in my view a culture clash) which was a pity because both arguments were really interesting. Well worth watching : “From Digital Feudalism to Digital Sovereignty” medium.com/iipp-blog/fr...

From Digital Feudalism to Digital Sovereignty

By Manuel Aguilera

medium.com

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 8

Brilliant event coming up in Camden this weekend. More info & registrations here: lu.ma/tj0f030u

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 5

#TransportForLondon, you spent years & millions to redevelop #OldStreet station - was it really impossible to make it more accessible?! Only one lift-and it’s out of order. No option other than steps to get to the ticket hall. Surely in this day & age we should be designing accessible stations.

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 4

Good to see #TechSovreignity front and centre at #CoopCongress. The #coop movement needs to be bolder and braver in controlling its own tech. We have the resources. We just need to channel them appropriately.

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 4

Paul Waugh MP for Rochdale gave a brilliant welcome to delegates at #CoopCongress. I particularly appreciated the important shoutout for the people of Palestine and our fellow co-operators in the Middle East.

Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 4

If you haven’t made it to Rochdale you can follow #CoopCongress online 👇🏼

Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎟️ No ticket? No worries, you can watch it via our livestream here: www.uk.coop/congress

#CoopCongress #IYC2025 #coopsyear

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 4

And #CoopCongress2025 has started! In the incredibly beautiful Rochdale Town hall.

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New Internationalist @newint.bsky.social · Jul 3

New Internationalist is looking for a creative, experienced and results-oriented Marketing Manager to help us reach new audiences with our independent campaigning journalism.

Hurry, applications close soon!
newint.org/about/jobs

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Vica @vicarogers.bsky.social · Jul 3

On my way to Rochdale for #CoopCongress2025. Excited to meet the many international delegates joining us this year and to reconnect with fellow co-operators from across the UK. #coops www.uk.coop/events-and-t...

www.uk.coop

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Josef Davies-Coates @josef.is · Jun 29

👋 @ethical-consumer.bsky.social do you have plans to create a barcode scanning app? There seems to be quite a few such apps out there these days, but you've got the best data IMHO and so I really wish you had such an app! 🙂

Perhaps one of the CoTech #coops could help? www.coops.tech#members

CoTech « Cooperative Technologists

Building a tech industry that's better for its workers and customers through co-operation, democracy and worker ownership.

www.coops.tech

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Richard Edwards @richardedwards.me · Jul 1

2/ I'm tired of seeing tenders for public digital projects with scoring criteria just for "price", "approach" etc.

Strengthening #digitalsovereignty + #opensource is a key strategic move. It should be part of public sector commissioning.

A standard score on "use of open source" helps us get there

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