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Release of First Monday special issue "'Reclaiming the Internet' with distributed architectures"
by MUSIANI Francesca Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce the release of the First Monday special issue "'Reclaiming the Internet' with distributed architectures" (the twentieth in the journal's history!), which I co-edited with Cécile Méadel. The set of thought-provoking papers in this First Monday special issue were originally part of the final symposium of the research project ADAM (adam.hypotheses.org<http://adam.hypotheses.org>), which from 2010 to 2014 investigated the social, political, economic and legal dimensions of distributed network architectures. Please find the table of contents below and apologies for cross-posting. Kindest regards, Francesca ---------- "Reclaiming the Internet" with distributed architectures: An introduction <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7101> Francesca Musiani, Cécile Méadel The decentralization of knowledge: How Carnap and Heidegger influenced the Web <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7109> Harry Halpin, Alexandre Monnin Monuments of cyberspace: Designing the Internet beyond the network framework <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7112> Paris Chrysos Blockchain technology as a regulatory technology: From code is law to law is code <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7113> Primavera De Filippi, Samer Hassan Peer to party: Occupy the law <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7117> Mélanie Dulong de Rosnay Law encoded: Towards a free speech policy model based on decentralized architectures <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7118> Argyro P. Karanasiou Alternative rules for alternative networks? Tort law meets wireless community networks <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7119> Federica Giovanella Local networks for local interactions: Four reasons why and a way forward <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7123> Panayotis Antoniadis Cosmopolitical composition of distributed architectures <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/7128> ----- Francesca Musiani (ph.d.) [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0Bw1qF6P9GtTrb0hzdGF6UGc2VVU&export=download] associate research professor (chargée de recherche), CNRS, ISCC<http://www.iscc.cnrs.fr/> associate researcher, i3, CSI<http://www.csi.ensmp.fr/>, MINES ParisTech vice-chair, CPT<http://iamcr.org/s-wg/section/cp-t>, IAMCR academic editor, @PolicyR<http://policyreview.info/> on the web<http://www.csi.mines-paristech.fr/People/musiani/> | on twitter<https://twitter.com/franmusiani>

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3 Books to be Presented at IGF
by Luca Belli Dec. 2, 2016

Dec. 2, 2016

And here is the content of the book on Net Neutrality that was missing in the previous email (apologies :) [cid:de6301f5-dc54-46a1-9b32-b21adda53292] Dear all, (apologies for crossposting) The UN Internet Governance Forum is starting next week and CTS/FGV will be promoting 3 books that might be of your interest: * Terms of Service and Human Rights. The book has been developed in partnership with the Council of Europe. It analyses the compatibility of the terms of service of 50 of the most popular online platforms with international human rights standards. It also includes the Recommendations on Terms of Service and Human Rights,<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/igf-meeting/igf-2016/830-dcpr-2015…> one of the IGF 2015 outcomes, developed by the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8huv/dc-on-platform-responsibility>, last year. * Net Neutrality Reloaded. Zero Rating, Specialised Services, Ad Bloking and Traffic Management. The book explores the most recent net neutrality trands. 7 out of 10 chapters are dedicated to the various aspects of zero rating practices, a very prominent issue, particularly in developing counties. The book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Net Neutrality<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8htg/dc-on-net-neutrality>. * Community Connectivity. Building the Internet from Scratch. The book explores alternative models to expand connectivity in a sustainable fashion. The first part focus on community networks' governance while the second one analyses a series of case studies. Together with the Declaration on Community Connectivity<http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/3737…>, the book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity.<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8htn/dc-on-community-connectivity> Below, you can find the book contents. Free hard copies of the books will be distributed at the IGF. Here is CTS/FGV schedule<https://igf2016.sched.org/ctsfgv>, should you be interested in joining us and have your copy of the books. The Open Access versions will be released right after the IGF, under Creative Commons Licenses. I would like to thank all those who participated in the development of the books (notably those who are in this mailing list) for their great contributions. Please do not hesitate to circulate this email to any interested person. Best regards, Luca ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher, Center for Technology & Society, FGV Rio de Janeiro Chercheur Associé, Centre de Droit Public Comparé, Université Paris 2 Head of Internet Governance @ FGV internet-governance.fgv.br<http://internet-governance.fgv.br> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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3 Books to be Presented at IGF
by Luca Belli Dec. 2, 2016

Dec. 2, 2016

Dear all, (apologies for cross posting) The UN Internet Governance Forum is starting next week and CTS/FGV will be promoting 3 books that might be of your interest: * Terms of Service and Human Rights. The book has been developed in partnership with the Council of Europe. It analyses the compatibility of the terms of service of 50 of the most popular online platforms with international human rights standards. It also includes the Recommendations on Terms of Service and Human Rights,<http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/documents/igf-meeting/igf-2016/830-dcpr-2015…> one of the IGF 2015 outcomes, developed by the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Platform Responsibility<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8huv/dc-on-platform-responsibility>, last year. * Net Neutrality Reloaded. Zero Rating, Specialised Services, Ad Bloking and Traffic Management. The book explores the most recent net neutrality trands. 7 out of 10 chapters are dedicated to the various aspects of zero rating practices, a very prominent issue, particularly in developing counties. The book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Net Neutrality<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8htg/dc-on-net-neutrality>. * Community Connectivity. Building the Internet from Scratch. The book explores alternative models to expand connectivity in a sustainable fashion. The first part focus on community networks' governance while the second one analyses a series of case studies. Together with the Declaration on Community Connectivity<http://www.intgovforum.org/multilingual/index.php?q=filedepot_download/3737…>, the book is the annual outcome of the IGF Dynamic Coalition on Community Connectivity.<https://igf2016.sched.org/event/8htn/dc-on-community-connectivity> Below, you can find the book contents. Free hard copies of the books will be distributed at the IGF. Here is CTS/FGV schedule<https://igf2016.sched.org/ctsfgv>, should you be interested in joining us and have your copy of the books. The Open Access versions will be released right after the IGF, under Creative Commons Licenses. I would like to thank all those who participated in the development of the books (notably those who are in this mailing list) for their great contributions. Please do not hesitate to circulate this email to any interested person. Best regards, Luca [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br +55 21 3799 5763 [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png] [cid:b9b28364-7afd-41a3-97a4-023f515deb12][cid:b9b28364-7afd-41a3-97a4-023f515deb12][cid:15a2dd38-7a26-4b75-87a1-0e29ac12173c] <http://www.sorbonne-universites.fr/#KLINK>

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Open Call for Fellowship applications at TILT (Tilburg University)
by C.R. Nauta Dec. 1, 2016

Dec. 1, 2016

Dear member of Network of Centers, TILT opened a Call for Fellowship applications. This program is for internationally renowned senior scholars who wish to spend the 2017- 2018 academic year, or a semester, in residence at TILT as part of its multi-disciplinary research team to work on some of the most interesting, challenging and urgent issues relating to emerging and disruptive technologies. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2017. More information: https://career012.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&compan… We invite applications from tenured or tenure-track academics with a record of strong legal scholarship from around the globe working on legal, ethical and social opportunities and challenges related to technologies such as ICT, bio- and nanotechnology, neurotechnology and robotics. Through this open call, we seek to advance our collective work and to deepen and broaden our networked community and to provide the senior fellow the opportunity to collaborate with Dutch and European peers. We would be grateful if you could distribute this call within your own networks. Thank you and best regards, Renske Nauta Management Assistant Tilburg University Law School TILT - Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Room M 721 P.O. Box 90153 5000 LE Tilburg University Office hours: Mo. & Thu. 8.30-17.00 hrs. Tel.: + (31) 13 466 8720 c.r.nauta(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:c.r.nauta@tilburguniversity.edu> www.tilburguniversity.edu<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/> www.tilt.nl<http://www.tilt.nl/> [Universiteit van Tilburg]<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/>

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Call for papers TILTing Perspectives 2017 'Regulating a connected world' - Extended deadline
by C.R. Nauta Dec. 1, 2016

Dec. 1, 2016

Dear members of the Network of Centers, We would like to inform you that we have extended the deadline for abstract submission for the Conference to: 4 December. The deadline for submissions for PLSC-Europe, however, has been closed. We especially welcome submissions for the: - GikII workshop https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t… - Healthcare track Conference website: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/t… Best regards, Renske Nauta Management Assistant Tilburg University Law School TILT - Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Room M 721 P.O. Box 90153 5000 LE Tilburg University Office hours: Mo. & Thu. 8.30-17.00 hrs. Tel.: + (31) 13 466 8720 c.r.nauta(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:c.r.nauta@tilburguniversity.edu> www.tilburguniversity.edu<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/> www.tilt.nl<http://www.tilt.nl/> [Universiteit van Tilburg]<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/>

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CTS/FGV @ IGF
by Luca Belli Nov. 29, 2016

Nov. 29, 2016

Dear all, (apologies for cross posting) The IGF is approaching fast and CTS/FGV would like to invite you to some sessions we are organising or participating to. Below, in attachment and here<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/%20%20> you can find more info on the sessions. Looking forward to seeing you at IGF! Best Luca [cid:image001.jpg@01D24A5C.3DF94A40] [FGV Direito Rio] Luca Belli, PhD Senior Researcher Head of Internet Governance @ FGV<http://internet-governance.fgv.br/> luca.belli(a)fgv.br<mailto:luca.belli@fgv.br> +55 21 3799 5763 [http://www.fgv.br/mailing/Direito_Rio/assinatura_email/Ondas.png]

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Call for Book Chapters
by Nagla Rizk Nov. 17, 2016

Nov. 17, 2016

Dear Friends, The Access to Knowledge Global Academy (A2KGA)* is a network of academic centers dedicated to research, education and policy advice promoting access to knowledge. The A2KGA is issuing a call for submissions of chapters for a new edited book on mobile technologies and development. In recent years, the rapid and worldwide spread of mobile technologies has greatly expanded access to basic telephony and a wide range of Internet-based services. This book explores mobile telephony as the source of opportunities and challenges, especially with respect to access and control. This book will bring together scholars, journalists, activists, and other subject-matter experts, in a wide-ranging set of chapters that collectively explore access to knowledge on the world’s mobile phone networks. Categories include: I. Access and Control III. Economic Opportunities and Developments II. Political and Social Change IV. Technological Underpinnings Attached is the call for chapters, with the scope of the book, details on length and format, and important deadlines. The editors will be accepting chapter abstracts until December 9, 2016. Please send any inquiries and submissions to *a2kga(a)aucegypt.edu. <a2kga(a)aucegypt.edu.%23>* Best, Nagla *Partners of the A2KGA include the Institute for Technology & Society in Brazil, the Institute for Internet Policy and Law at Beijing Normal University in China, the Access to Knowledge for Development Center at the American University in Cairo in Egypt, the Center for Internet and Society in India, the Intellectual Property Law and Policy Research Unit in Cape Town in South Africa and both the Information Society Project at Yale Law School and the Duke Technology and Innovation Policy Lab at Duke University in the United States. -- Nagla Rizk Professor of Economics Founding Director, Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) School of Business, The American University in Cairo Faculty Associate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University Affiliated Fellow, Information Society Project, Yale Law School http://www1.aucegypt.edu/faculty/naglarzk/ http://www.aucegypt.edu/Business/A2K4D/Pages/default.aspx

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Two vacancies at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT, Tilburg University)
by C.R. Nauta Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

Dear members of the Network of Centers, We would like to draw your attention to 2 vacancies that are currently open at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT) in the context of an ERC-funded project "Understanding information for legal protection of people against information-induced harms" (INFO-LEG) led by Nadya Purtova PhD (ERC Starting Grant 716971). INFO-LEG: INFO-LEG aims to improve legal protection of people against harms of data processing based, among others, on the economics insights on the data markets. The INFO-LEG multidisciplinary team comprising an economist, information scientist and three legal scholars will develop more appropriate information-related concept(s) to serve as a cornerstone of legal protection against information-induced harms. The project will have four tracks: (1) legal; (2) economic; (3) information studies; and (4) interdisciplinary integration. VACANCIES: 1. Post-doctoral researcher in economics of data-driven businesses and harms (0,8 - 1,0 FTE) http://bit.ly/2fgkQIj 2. Post-doctoral researcher in information studies (0,8 - 1,0 FTE) http://bit.ly/2fT369x Deadline: 5 December 2016. We would be grateful if you could distribute these vacancies within your own relevant networks. Thank you. Best regards, Renske Nauta Renske Nauta Management Assistant Tilburg University Law School TILT - Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society Room M 721 P.O. Box 90153 5000 LE Tilburg University Office hours: Mo. & Thu. 8.30-17.00 hrs. Tel.: + (31) 13 466 8720 c.r.nauta(a)tilburguniversity.edu<mailto:c.r.nauta@tilburguniversity.edu> www.tilburguniversity.edu<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/> www.tilt.nl<http://www.tilt.nl/> [Universiteit van Tilburg]<http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/>

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Fellows 2017 | HIIG is looking for new fellow researchers | Application Deadline: 6 November 2016
by Felix Krupar Oct. 27, 2016

Oct. 27, 2016

Dear NoC Friends and Members, The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin is once again looking for fellows. We especially invite researchers from members of the Network to apply. Best Regards Felix <http://www.hiig.de/en/fellow-programme/> The HIIG in Berlin is looking for Fellows 2017! In 2017, the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) once again opens its doors for fellow researchers from all over the globe. We invite applications from early stage researchers pursuing transdisciplinary internet research. If you are seeking exchange regarding your research aspirations and think your objectives match or complement ours, we look forward to hearing from you! Our fellowship provides a unique opportunity for innovative thinkers to exchange experiences and set up new initiatives in an open intellectual environment. You will get in touch with the international HIIG research team as well as the other selected fellows and participate in the joint research activities at the institute. We encourage you to set up collaborations and to actively shape your stay according to your research interests. We offer a number of opportunities to get involved, such as: Writing a paper related to your research project and publishing it for instance in our SSRN Internet & Society Series Holding a presentation about a topic of your choice in one of our Brown Bag Lunches Organising a workshop related to your research topic Engage in joint activities and projects with other fellows And more – according to your interest You can apply until 6 November via http://www.hiig.de/fellow2017 <http://www.hiig.de/fellow2017>. There you also find more detailed information about the fellowship and the application procedure. In case of any further questions, you can send an e-mail to application(a)hiig.de <mailto:application@hiig.de>. We’re looking forward to receiving your application! Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Französische Straße 9, 10117 Berlin | info(a)hiig.de <mailto:info@hiig.de> -- <http://www.hiig.de/> Felix Krupar | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter Alexander von Humboldt-Institut für Internet und Gesellschaft gGmbH · Oberwallstr. 9 · 10117 Berlin T +49 30 200 760-82 <> · F +49 30 206 089-60 <> · www.hiig.de <http://www.hiig.de/> · <http://www.facebook.com/HIIG.Berlin> <https://twitter.com/hiig_berlin> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/104662709701524780855> Gesellschaftssitz Berlin | Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg | HRB 140911B | St-ID DE 27/601/54619 Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann · Prof. Dr. Dr. Ingolf Pernice · Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Schildhauer · Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz · Dr. Karina Preiß

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invitation: survey participation: designing collaborations
by Wandl-Vogt, Eveline Oct. 26, 2016

Oct. 26, 2016

dear colleagues, in conjunction with lexicography laboratory (@austrian academy of sciences, austrian centre for digital humanities) designer in residence, alisa goikhman [http://alisagoikhman.com/] and roberto theron (university salamanca), we are going to rethink and design "ecosystems of collaboration" on a lexicography case study in the framework of the project exploreAT! [http://exploreat.usal.es/] a first workshop towards this is taking place in salamanca, november 3rd, in conjunction with COST ENeL and DARIAH-EU: http://www.elexicography.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ENeLsalamanca-final.… i warmly welcome participation! we are asking for feedback for a broader audience, and we are happy to get yours and add it to our observations and discussions. please, follow the link below and fill in the form, no later than november, 1st, 12pm CET. thanks for your contribution, which helps alisa to proceed with her Phd. we will come back with the results to you - latest during our next years presentation in conjunction with COST ENeL. Information may be found at our exploreAT! website. thanks for spreading this invitation and making it public. warm regards from vienna eveline wandl-vogt *** This survey is conducted towards the goal of developing Design Probes for DH, as part of the COST ENeL Short Term Scientific Mission "Designing Collaborations" (November 2016 @ Berlin/Salamanca) The project is carried out in conjunction with COST ENeL and exploreAT! https://alisagoikhman.typeform.com/to/EMLsX2 *** österreichische akademie der wissenschaften (ÖAW) [austrian academy of sciences] | 1040 wien. AT | wohllebengasse 12-14/2 | http://www.oeaw.ac.at/acdh/ | http://wboe.oeaw.ac.at

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