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Peartree4
@peartree4
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January 23, 2018
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peartree4
philanthropy
2018-04-23 15:57
RE: Wishful Thinking: What I would do if I had a lot of $$$ to give away
Bridges to nowhere abound around every corner. But I suppose for some it's their own little Teribithia. So everything is subjective. I think you can get a sense of my values from how I would give, which
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fundraising
2018-04-23 14:53
RE: That's a Wrap! #philly5151 Project Review
Great post! I totally love the idea of submitting our work as a lab report to some of the journals you suggested. Will you run our process through the template you provided? I think I will try my hat at
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puertorico
2018-04-16 14:21
RE: Does your Art have an Emergency Plan?
It's a tough call right? To serve the public trust the art should be accessible, but it's always at risk in a sense. Is some art more deserving to be in a vault in an abandoned silo safe underground while
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peartree4
explore1918
2018-04-10 16:51
RE: 1918: Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Thanks for sharing! Feynman was truly one of a kind and an amazing educator: Check out the video series on the pleasures of finding things out.
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peartree4
goldenrecord
2018-04-04 16:43
RE: The Golden Record: A Public Record Time Capsule From 1977
I have a thing about sites with mystery meat links w/ no alt text. Poor form. In terms of audience, the music is global in scope and eclectic. The images look like a National Geographic editorial. Yeah
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peartree4
deaccession
2018-04-04 14:06
RE: ///Public (re)Record///
Yeah I think of this the same way in which audiophiles were in an uproar when mp3s came out. Music was being compressed and audio quality was getting trashed and experts lamented and people created napster
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peartree4
deaccession
2018-04-04 14:04
RE: ///Public (re)Record///
I really should read that book ... Thanks for your response. I've been stuck thinking about this idea for the last couple of days.
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peartree4
history
2018-03-14 13:51
RE: In Cautious Defense of "Dictablanda" - A Benevolent Leader to Save the Cultural Sector
Your post reminded me of the idea of a Culture Czar. Does Philly have one? NYC does. I think this type of person could whip sluggish Boards into shape. Or they would just fund their friends and continue
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peartree4
nonprofits
2018-03-14 13:21
RE: 20th Century Solutions, 21st Century Problems?
Thanks for the updated detail about the organization today. I wonder when non-profit Boards and CEOS will realize that their websites are their lobbies. Their face to the world. A digital presence is not
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philanthropy
2018-03-09 19:14
RE: Another Five Project Ideas. Which One Should Be Awarded 3,000 STEEM?
I'm a big fan of local oral history gathering projects. Throw in some alternative walking tours from locals and we can offer them for free and address two different proposals here. But we need to be careful
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peartree4
philanthropy
2018-03-09 19:02
RE: Five Project Ideas. Which One Rises to the Top?
I think there is the pull to "cash out" to prove the viability of this process. We need quick wins to prove the mettle of this endeavor. That being said, your challenge to think of currency in
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explore1918
2018-02-26 17:55
RE: Collecting Philadelphia's Local History: An On-The-Ground Approach
What a great idea! I never knew about the history truck before. Totally deserving of our funding!
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peartree4
nonprofit
2018-02-26 15:21
RE: Cryptocurrencies and Non-Profit Organizations: Fad or Future?
Hi @fqtee thanks for your message. We are all in experimental mode still but I am happy to share ideas once they are better formulated. Stay tuned! And thanx for the encouragement!
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peartree4
artist
2018-02-26 15:12
RE: Feed a Starving Artist: School them in Blockchain
Thanks for your question. It's similar to some of my concerns about Steemit requiring whales in order for new users (minnows) to get over the barrier of entry. I think that the only way that a
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peartree4
education
2018-02-26 14:57
RE: Steemit Q&A with Temple University Students [@phillyhistory]
Thanks for the response about whales. I'm curious about all the bootstrapping apps and tools that you mentioned are being rolled out by the community. Are these all in development currently or can you
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peartree4
artist
2018-02-23 17:07
RE: Feed a Starving Artist: School them in Blockchain
I can think of at least five different artists who would consider recreating their portfolios on a platform that will potentially make them money. With an org like the Painted Bride, InLiquid or The Plastic
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peartree4
blockchain
2018-02-20 19:25
RE: A Discussion About Blockchain and the Digital Renaissance
Can you unpack this part: "blockchain technology is changing the game for value-infrastructure and they way we interact with visual content. By using alternative forms of currency, like stakes and
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peartree4
nonprofits
2018-02-20 19:17
RE: I've Got 99 Problems, and Most of Them Are the Board's Fault: The Pros and Cons of Large and Small Cultural Institutions
Great post. I think the big vs small debate and the topic of that relationship correlating with the risk tolerance of an institution is spot on. Huge dinosaurs don't pivot on a dime. However, I think your
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peartree4
publichistory
2018-02-19 21:16
RE: Deciding Where the Funds Should Go To Strengthen Public History
I think the criteria I jive with most is: "broaden the interpretation and practice of history and/or heritage" For this reason I think that both arts organizations and natural resources like
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peartree4
explore1918
2018-02-01 18:19
RE: Drawn to Philadelphia: Illustration and the City of Brotherly Love (Part 1)
I bet they have some stuff of hers on permanent display. They have another illustration focused show opening in the next few weeks as well: .As to the Harrisburg State Capitol murals, I assume they are
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