m21 Research Day - 9th February 2007
1) Discussion with Mathematicians
We spoke to Prof. Mark d'Iinverno
& Prof. Robert Zimmer of Goldsmiths Department of Computing - a wonderful first meeting
- m21 asked whether a context-inclusive mathematics of agency existed
- If not, could we develop one?
- Also - could we apply Game Theory to our quest to transform vicious circles into virtuous circles
- Or even to address what Garret Hardin (1978) calls the Tragedy of the Commons
- Prof. Mark d'Inverno is an expert in intelligent agency in biology
- He agreed to consider our ideas and to return on the 23rd February with a preliminary response
2) Meeting with 'Flip-Flop'
Discussions with Flip-Flop
- This picture of a Minke Whale sculpted out of flip-flop sandals washed up in Kenya
- 'Flip-Flop' is a green enterprise manufacturer that uses flotsam sandals as its raw material
- Representing the company, Anna described its ethical business issues behind its strategy, aims, and products
- How to enhance its synergy in order to improve its survival potential as a Fair Trade company?
- m21 informally agreed to develop some tools that might support the company's initiative
- 'Flip-Flop' informally agreed to become a case study for m21
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