Web3 Needs Philosophers - Resources to Get You Started
A round-up of useful resources to learn about Web3 and get you started on your journey
Hey Phiers,
We hope you’re all having a fantastic week.
It was lovely to hear more about what philosophers can bring to the Web3 space from Fotis Tsiroukis on November 12th. If you missed that career event, Fotis talked about his journey from academic philosophy to Web3 (and back), how the blockchain works, Ethereum culture, and the functioning of decentralised organisations. He also gave valuable insight into decentralised work and how philosophers can contribute to it with their skills.
Fotis (and other community members who attended the workshop) kindly shared a host of resources for you to dive into the world of Web 3, learn about it and get started on your decentralised work journey. I included them in this blog post and divided them into two categories: ‘learn’, to know more about decentralised work and Web3, and ‘get started ’, with links to things you can join.
Learn
Introduction to Decentralised Finance (DeFi): This is a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on DeFi from the University of Nicosia. It is the first Free MOOC on Defi. You will learn how blockchain-based organisations are disrupting financial services by leveraging innovations in cryptocurrencies and smart contracts to build fair, inclusive, and robust financial systems that do not rely on central financial intermediaries (e.g. banks, brokerages or exchanges). This is an interactive course taught by experts and it is completely free to access. Next Starting Date: Januart 9th, 2023. The course will be taught online.
Digital Currency MOOC: This is another great, free, online course from the University of Nicosia. With this one, you wil learn about decentralized digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) such as Bitcoin. In particular, the course will survey the theory and principles by which cryptocurrencies operate, practical examples of basic cryptocurrency use, including clients, wallets, transactions. It is completely free to attend, and the next starting date is February 6th, 2023.
NTFs and the Metaverse: Another free, online course taught by experts at the University of Nicosia.
Regenerative Finance: This is a great article about the promises and pitfalls of regenerative finance. A great read if you want a critical and sharp overview of the world of Web3.
Get Started
The Paris Institute: The Paris Institute aims to create a public space in the humanities and arts, a space for everyone to enjoy and learn, free from the constraints, gatekeeping and regulations of traditional higher education. The Paris Institu reimagines the academy as a venue of learning for its own sake rather than as a means to an end. It does not believe in standardized courses, grades, or diplomas: only self-motivated students with passionate interests should enrol in courses, and these courses should be tailor-made by equally passionate educators. Become a member of the Institute here.
ResearchHub: ResearchHub is a Web3 research community that is accessible to everyone anywhere, with no content residing behind paywalls and no costs to participate. It is a collaborative workspace and research space where visibility is given to impactful research.
Mirror: Mirror is a space for Web3 publishing. It is a publishing platform that, again, seeks to make research accessible to everyone anywhere.
And if you missed this month’s career workshop, have a look at Fotis’ slides for an introduction to Web3 for philosophers:
This is everything from us, for now. We hope you’ll find these resources useful and that they’re going to help you with your education and career needs.
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Best Wishes,
The Let’s Phi Team.
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