I should think the why would be fairly obvious, but to state the matter explicitly. I’m an economist. You don’t have to BE an economist to see that the rules of the current game are rigged. He who has the gold, makes the rules. And the rules they make ensure that they get more of…

So if you’ve read the executive summary, you’ve got at least some idea of the shape of the thing I’m building. It’s now time to confront some of the inevitable, predictable reactions head on. No, PtP isn’t communism. It isn’t socialism, fascism and it’s not capitalism, either. Or any other “ism,” for that matter. (though…

From its inception, PtP has always been envisioned as being a bit subversive, but current events being what they are, that’s more true now than ever. Even in this sleepy little place, I personally know a number of folk who are under threat for a variety of reasons, and they’ve been sent quiet invitations that…

Overview Purpose: Play the Planet leverages gamification to tackle real-world problems. The game, resembling an MMORPG, operates both online and in real life, where players undertake quests that engage them in building and improving their communities. By completing quests, players earn XP to level up and gain real-world influence, such as summoning a flash mob to…