Download this Map!: 'Future of Making' Map [SR-1154] | Institute For The Future

Two future forces, one mostly social, one mostly technological, are intersecting to transform how goods, services, and experiences—the “stuff” of our world—will be designed, manufactured, and distributed over the next decade. An emerging do-it-yourself culture of “makers” is boldly voiding warranties to tweak, hack, and customize the products they buy. And what they can’t purchase, they build from scratch. Meanwhile, flexible manufacturing technologies on the horizon will change fabrication from massive and centralized to lightweight and ad hoc. These trends sit atop a platform of grassroots economics—new market structures developing online that embody a shift from stores and sales to communities and connections.

AWESOME: DIY Activism: Deathly Hallows Campaign - Harry Potter Fans to take on 7 real world horcruxes #diy10


The Deathly Hallows Campaign spans the nine months between Harry Potter films. From November 2010 through July 2011, Harry will be struggling to destroy Voldemort’s horcruxes. At the same time, Harry Potter fans across the globe are joining the Harry Potter Alliance on an epic journey to destroy seven real world horcruxes.

  • Join this adventure as we shine the light of our love at Lumos Parties on the night of the movie’s release.
  • Sign this petition to help us fight the “Starvation Wages Horcrux.”
  • Join our Dumbledore’s Army meetings the last day of each month to find out what the next horcrux will be and how we will fight it.
  • with the hashtag #deathlyhallows, discuss creative tactics follow our blog and YouTube.

There will be even more ways for you to be involved as the campaign continues!

The moment the Harry Potter Alliance has been waiting five years for has arrived and Dumbledore’s Army needs you!

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Grazie Henry Jenkins!

Grassroots activism from the Fans UP: The Harry Potter Alliance | The Weapon We Have is Love

Did you ever wish that Harry Potter was real? Well it kind of is.

Just as Dumbledore’s Army wakes the world up to Voldemort’s return, works for equal rights of house elves and werewolves, and empowers its members, we: Work with partner NGOs in alerting the world to the dangers of global warming, poverty, and genocide. Work with our partners for equal rights regardless of race, gender, and sexuality. Encourage our members to hone the magic of their creativity in endeavoring to make the world a better place. Join our army to make the world a safer, more magical place, and let your voice be heard!

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We help with strategy and special projects, and run product invention workshops. Our clients include the BBC, Bonnier, Hodder, Absolut, Nokia, Ofsted, Layar, BILD, Dentsu London, Channel 4, and the Guardian.

We also make films and speak at conferences.