James Wise

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 19. June, 2011

WHO are you?

 * Name - James Wise


 * Location (city, country) - Oklahoma


 * Contact Information (email, phone, Skype) - dorkmo (at) gmail (dot) com


 * Introductory Video -


 * Resume/CV -

WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?
yes
 * Do you endorse open source culture?

i think its a fun and productive group with possibilities to change peoples lives.
 * Why are you interested in collaborating with us?

at first i think it will help farmers all over accomplish more work by having access to tools they can build. hopefully it grows from there.
 * How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?

i hope to see collaborative groups form and people like working together on problems and improvements
 * What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?

ii'd like things to hit a critical mass so everyone can see the past work done and have a more clear view of the future. i think its almost there, just like the documentation needs a little polish, filling some holes. and maybe it would be good to have a standard procedure for recognizing problems and making improvements.
 * What are you missing in the project?

i think its been talked about but i think it would be good to have someone be a switch board between people that want to help and work that needs to be done. i cant think of any other specific things. everything seems to be moving in the right direction.
 * What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?

WHAT
finances - i'm an okay bookkeeperfabrication - i can put stuff together alright, i cant weld. i can use a saw and a drill.
 * 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

i've done some housekeeping on the wiki. ive added a few ideas here and there. i put together most of a CEB control box. i started work on a water swivel for the well drilling rig.
 * How have you already contributed to the project?

HOW can you help?''
im happy doing what im doing so far. i would like to build some more stuff, but i can only really work on stuff thats within my capabilities, so ill probly pick up a thing here or there.
 * How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?

i think i've been putting in 5 to 10 a week.
 * Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?

nope
 * 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?

i am interested. i would need to get some time off work and clear up my calendar. im not sure what project i would work on but i would like to help out where needed day to day.
 * Are you interested in Dedicated Project Visit?

not at the moment
 * Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?

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

not at the moment, i'm still boycotting paypal after the wikileaks stuff. i've been trying to help out in other areas to make up for it.
 * Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?

i think im too much a nomad to do anything full-time
 * Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?

i would like to drill a geothermal well in the future
 * Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?

that might be fun
 * ''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 - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.