Nick Goodenough

WHO are you?

 * Name – Nick Goodenough
 * Location – Ventura, CA, USA
 * Contact Information – nickgoodenough (at) gmail (dot) com
 * Picture
 * Introductory Video
 * Resume/CV

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?

 * Do you endorse open source culture? Yes. Open technology encourages cooperation & equity—two things I’m in favor of.


 * Why are you interested in collaborating with us?


 * How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?
 * GVCS lowers the bar to laborer owned sustainable industry—diminishing exploitation of labor & environment.
 * Rural areas are most impoverished, and growth in agriculture is the most powerful force for reducing poverty –a system for rural agriculture (GVCS) is an obvious solution.


 * What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?


 * What are you missing in the project?


 * What are your suggestions for improvement of the project? Develop systems for rural and urban environments. Half of earth's human population lives in cities —urban density allows for greater culture & sustainability . Integrate city life into the scope of OSE or consider focusing on open source rural ecology.

WHAT are your skills?

 * ''List all of your skills in these areas:
 * Communications
 * Organizational
 * Computer Support
 * Finances
 * Design
 * Natural Building
 * Electronics
 * Automation
 * Metallurgy
 * Engineering
 * Fabrication
 * Agriculture
 * Energy
 * Architecture
 * Video/Graphics/Art
 * PR/Marketing
 * Education
 * Construction
 * Industry
 * CNC
 * Chemistry
 * Product Design
 * Other


 * How have you already contributed to the project? I've made a two-year financial commitment as a True Fan.

HOW can you help?

 * How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?


 * Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?


 * Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?


 * ''Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?


 * Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?


 * Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?


 * Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?


 * Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?


 * Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.