Museum director, creator, cultural/digital strategist working with tech, culture & society. Loyal but disobedient. Views my own.
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Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
📣 Here's a very Special Episode of the #OpenCulture Voices series!
In this 2 part episode we go a bit deeper into the challenges and opportunities of the movement to discuss the issues with experts. Jump in to Part 1 here!
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Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
We expect and hope to see more and more scientists joining the ranks of activism, embracing its whole spectrum.
Are you interested, but don't quite know how to take that first step? You can find more details how to get in touch here linktr.ee/ScientistRebellion #TheScienceIsClear
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
What happens when scientists become activists? 🌱
Based on interviews/reflections of @ScientistRebel1 members, we have written a collective article on Becoming, Belonging and Boundaries of academic activism. 💚
Read open access now ▶️ tinyurl.com/2a5h3h2c
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
#TheScienceIsClear
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades. They knew about climate change in the 50s, made accurate predictions about it in the 70s, but deceived & downplayed its threats while raking in record profits. We refuse to stay silent.
Register:us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Very inspiring keynote by Kathrine Richardson this morning at #nextlibrary. Ready to take action? Join us at 13.30 in Verdensrummet: Climate Things: Library Community Action - Next Library @erikboekesteijn @mpedson nextlibrary.net/sessions/cli…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Went to port of Buka today.I plan to cover the 6000km from here to Singapore in cargo ship instead of ✈️ .The captain seemed OK,I need to speak with manager now. Please support this tweet to show the manager that people care abiut the environment.#RefuseToFly #ClimateCrisis 1/
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Again, @mpedson is nailing it.
Are you working in the museum sector, wondering how to change your daily museum practice in order to come to terms with the huge challenges we are facing today?
Read this!
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museumnext.com/article/cultu…
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linkedin.com/posts/meta-knol…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
RT @NEMOoffice Create Dangerously: Museums in the Age of Action Webinar, Feb 14 ow.ly/ISLZ50MQ4bt @mpedson @IcomOfficiel @icomus @UNESCOEU @UNESCO @ICCROM @IIC_ @AAMers @US_IMLS @museums4future @NativeArtsCultr @NEHgov
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Ready to embark on reduced-carbon trip from Germany to Papua New Guinea for research.I'll travel 2/3 of the 22,500km distance by rail,coach,& ferry over~224hours,reducing CO2 emissions by 2,4tons of CO2. Return is planned #NoFly. #slowtravel #ClimateCrisis. 1/🧵
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Don't miss out on #CILDC and the Library Leaders Summit with the session on "Digitally, Disruption, Change: Do We Really Understand?" from speaker Michael Peter Edson, @mpedson. Register for #CILDC before February 24th for early bird pricing! ow.ly/rPvP30stKRB
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Next week @NEMO Webinar will show the goal of challenging your view of #museums and their purpose in the modern age. 🖼️
Grab your chance to listen to @mpedson, Digital Cultural Strategist 💫
🗓️14 February
⏰2 pm (CET)
bit.ly/3jlfUI2
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
What defines a #museum and how can museums create meaningful responses to today’s most important questions about #culture, #society, change and #sustainability? Join a free #NEMOWebinar to discuss with @mpedson on 14 February at 14:00 CET. Register now👇
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Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
🔘 #MuseoFormación
Seminario web propuesto por @NEMOoffice para explorar 'prácticas museísticas significativas' con @mpedson
📆 14-02-2023
ℹ Información | inscripciones 📝:
#NEMOwebinar | ne-mo.org/training/nemo-webi… – at Andalusia, Spain
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Have you registered yet to the first #NEMOWebinar of 2023? On 14 February at 14:00 CET, @mpedson will discuss meaningful #museum practise and how we may get across The Big Frikin’ Wall that separates conventional museum practice from deep #engagement.
ne-mo.org/news/article/nemo/…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
DC #musetech friends and those traveling from afar, we plan to meet at @DirtyHabitDC (outside with heaters) on Saturday, January 7 (at 5PM) for an informal gathering to remember and reflect on the life of Effie Kapsalis. All are welcome. (Please share this with your networks.)
ALT Portrait of Effie smiling, wearing a blue zip-up jacket, standing on a white-sand beach.
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
We're exciting to announce our first #NEMOWebinar of 2023 🎉On 14 February at 14:00 CET, @mpedson will discuss meaningful #museum practise and how we may get across The Big Frikin’ Wall that separates conventional museum practice from deep #engagement.
ne-mo.org/news/article/nemo/…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Yes! Doorloop gedaan, team @leiden2022 & @XsagaNu is er klaar voor. Nog een uurtje en dan gaan we los met het #FinaleFestival van #Leiden #EuropeanCityofScience! Boordevol wetenschap, kennis, kunst en kunde, co-created met 200+ lokale initiatiefnemers!
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leiden2022.nl/highlights/het…
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
It's official we open @ImpactHub Birmingham tomorrow! Join us for breakfast to celebrate - eepurl.com/bnDvMP.
Michael Peter Edson (also Bluesky and Mastadon) retweeted
Yesterday was my last day at Twitter: the entire Human Rights team has been cut from the company.
I am enormously proud of the work we did to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights, to protect those at-risk in global conflicts & crises including Ethiopia,