Bit of Good

Testing Cell Networks Across America: Part One

sfgabe — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:47:00 -0400

Hi, my name’s Gabe and I am over-caffeinated. Why am I over-caffeinated you might ask? Because...

"So our biggest challenge in creating a new set of goals for our planet is in ensuring not that they..."

sfgabe — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:22:29 -0500

“So our biggest challenge in creating a new set of goals for our planet is in ensuring not...

Aaron Swartz as a Good Primate

sfgabe — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:01:00 -0500

Many, if not all, primates share food. The extent to which they share outside of their immediate...

Happy Birthday barcodes!

jdentith — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:31:00 -0400

Happy Birthday barcodes!: Barcodes have been the mainstay of the consumer world for close to 40...

Culture: You're Soaking In It

sfgabe — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:54:00 -0400

I think Laura Agustín’s post about Nicholas Kristof’s Half the Sky documentary (trailer...

"Fair trade coffee has been a valuable experiment, one that has brought concrete benefits to hundreds..."

sfgabe — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:35:13 -0400

“Fair trade coffee has been a valuable experiment, one that has brought concrete benefits to...

The Daily Show’s John Stewart interviews economist Dambisa...

sfgabe — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:26:00 -0400

The Daily Show’s John Stewart interviews economist Dambisa Moyo, who’s book “Winner Take All: China’s Race for Resources and What It Means for the World” hit bookstands (and kindles) back in June. This may not be available for viewing outside the US, but it’s an excellent interview for anyone interested in the US’ (and China’s) involvement and outlook on development in Africa. I haven’t read the book yet, but this interview definitely bumped it up on my reading list.

Gabe Scelta is the Innovation Director at Ethicodes and Research Associate at the Ethiopian Global Initiative. A fellow at the Emerge Venture Lab, Gabe’s deep knowledge of the technology industry keeps Ethicodes pushing the frontiers of the fair trade industry. He holds a master’s degree from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He lives in New York City.

"If environmentalists used sex to sell sustainability the way automakers sell cars, people would be a..."

jdentith — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:36:32 -0400

“If environmentalists used sex to sell sustainability the way automakers sell cars, people...

The Sign of the Beast, and Three Signs of the Best

jdentith — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0400

I was talking with a friend earlier this year (recently returned to the UK from Central and North...

Part II: Pizza, Beer & Stock Options Don't Cut It Anymore: Technologists and Social Entrepreneurs

sfgabe — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:49:00 -0400

This is part two of “Pizza, Beer & Stock Options Don’t Cut It Anymore:...

The Backflip Slamdunk Change Model

jdentith — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:42:02 -0400

jdentith: When I was first getting interested in ethical consumption, and talking with friends...

Move yer money month! - A story of failure, a call to action

jdentith — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:56:00 -0400

If you’re in the UK, chances are you bank with one of the “Big 5” (Natwest,...

THE THING THAT HAPPENED (by CauseEffectAgency)

sfgabe — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:38:49 -0400

THE THING THAT HAPPENED (by CauseEffectAgency)

"though, to be honest, my reaction was visceral and emotional. I think what bugs me the most is my..."

sfgabe — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:58:28 -0500

“though, to be honest, my reaction was visceral and emotional. I think what bugs me the most...

VIEWPOINT: A Partial Defense Of Invisible Children's Kony2012 Campaign

sfgabe — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:48:01 -0500

VIEWPOINT: A Partial Defense Of Invisible Children's Kony2012 Campaign: The idea that Americans can...

Part I: Pizza, Beer & Stock Options Don't Cut It Anymore: Technologists and Social Entrepreneurs

sfgabe — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:30:00 -0500

In my role with Ethicodes I’m designing a mobile game-type app for ethical and sustainable...

Invisible Children is doing a great job on the KONY2012...

sfgabe — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:30:00 -0500

Invisible Children is doing a great job on the KONY2012 campaign. A great cause and a great use of social media.

Quantified Ethical Consumption: 2 - January/February - Baselines and metrics

jdentith — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:02:00 -0500

jdentith: The Qualitative in the Quantitative A lot of horrified breathtaking accompanied the...

Quantified Ethical Consumption: 1 - Diary of an Etho Warrior

jdentith — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:28:37 -0500

jdentith: A CHALLENGE This is the first of 14 posts (one a month, this intro and a...

Me and My Big Mouth

jdentith — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:00 -0500

I’ve had some rather embarrassing experiences recently, largely arising out my insistence on...