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The Simple Goal

Our goal is not unique nor original since it is simply equivalent to many other amazing initiatives. Just like others we want to create a collaborative instead of a competitive unequal society that we have today. We live in a system that promises opportunity, yet in practice amplifies inequality. Starting points are unequal, and because wealth generates more wealth, advantages compound over time. Access to capital, knowledge, and networks determines who gets ahead—and who gets left behind. The issue is not merely wealthy individuals, but a global system of capital and institutions designed to concentrate ownership over time. If you want to have a little 101 economics explanation of how this came about then please check our Status Quo chapter, but for now we recognize that the problem exists. 

So how do we solve such a global problem ? To put it quite bluntly, we believe that each for profit organization should eventually become a non profit. This is obviously easier said than done, because well how are you going to survive if you spend your time volunteering for non profit organizations. On top of that not all sectors of the working life are as enjoyable to volunteer for as others, and not everyone has the time to volunteer even if they wanted to. We recognize these problems and therefore it won't be a switch over night. It will be a gradual process with lots of hick ups and obstacles on it's way but well that is also what makes it worth fighting for. 

As stated, due to the economic system not everyone is as privileged with free time to work on this goal than others. We must recognize that if you are in a privileged position e.g you are from a rich country, have wealthy parents, are a student, can work part time to survive or you are retired then you will have the time to contribute to such a collaborative society. However, we must recognize that the more non profit organizations that exist the more likely also others can gain time to contribute as well. 

So where to start this journey ? Well, the lowest hanging fruit in this space are sectors where people can create massive impact with the least amount of effort. This space is by far the BIG TECH sector, because it is the sector that is the most wealthy, all other sectors are built on top of it, it replaces/disrupts peoples jobs, but most of all it is the easiest one to fight with a small effort of each individual. The idea is this, if you can change the most influential sector in this world then other sectors will follow suit. Of course this is exactly the sector that Deternet is focused on. 

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Who should contribute ? 


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PeopleDeternet initiative seeks to build a global digital commons—one that areis privelegeddecentralized, likopen netherlandssource, haveand collectively owned. This ecosystem would span hardware, software, telecommunications, hosting, and power infrastructure on a betterworldwide opportunityscale. Its approach centers on empowering a network of interconnected local hubs by providing them with the resources, knowledge, and support needed to grow and sustain this shared infrastructure. 

Each hub would take responsibility for developing and maintaining systems within its region, while also helping individuals transition toward open-source tools and services in their everyday digital lives. The broader vision is to create ecosystems that function like open internet protocols—accessible to anyone, shaped by contributors everywhere, and free from centralized control. In this sense, it mirrors technologies like HTTPS, IPFS, Bittorent and DNS: universal standards that remain open rather than othersbeing owned by large tech corporations. 

While much of the necessary infrastructure already exists, it is currently concentrated in westernthe countrieshands of a few dominant players. Part of the initiative’s mission, therefore, is to encourage established companies to participate in and support this shift. This may be challenging, but with enough momentum, a decentralized movement could reach a tipping point—where organizations are faced with a choice: adapt and join, or risk becoming irrelevant. 

However, what's funny is that these technologies also amplify the problem we try to solve. 

Now, we believe that this can be collectively achieved by slowly transforming each for profit organization into a non profit. 


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So Bookstack why Bookstack ? 

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Human beings will never change, we always want power over others and we are selfish.