I think the idea of peer-to-peer is very
interesting and I see many benefits and chances for further innovation that can
be created from this sort of sharing and access to resources. I also think there are many limitations
and situation where this type of approach would not work or would not be the
most effective choice. The video
discussed how peer-to-peer is a result created by forming a network of people
where there are no limitations on how people can connect to one another. Building this type of network, also
begins building relationships between the people in that network, or between
‘peers.’
There were three main
factors discussed. The first was
peer production, which is the creation of the work. This is the stage where innovation happens because people in
the network volunteer to join a project and contribute the knowledge and
expertise they have. I think this
is a great idea, because people are often inspired by works or ideas of one
another. Each person in the
network has something unique to add or learn through the creation of the
project. The video discussed how
in the corporate work world; many relationships have become dysfunctional
because in a highly competitive culture the relationships are based on what is
given in return for ones input. In
a peer-to-peer environment the relationships are based on all users freely
giving as much as they can with little or no concern over what they will get
back in return. The second factor
was peer governance, which was how are the relationships in the network managed. I don’t know much about how peer-to-peer
networks initially begins so I was curious if there is a limit for how many
people can join a network, if only specific people can join, or if it’s open to
everyone regardless of your skills and abilities? The third factor was peer property,
which covers how do you protect what you have created. This confused me, because if the whole
point is to create an open, common work for anyone to use, why is there a need
to protect it.
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