Decentralizing Research Towards “Open Academia” - Tokyo 2024

Decentralizing Research Towards Open Academia Ryosuke Shibato shared insights from a decade of "academist," focusing on how the platform has shifted from traditional academic norms towards a more inclusive and collaborative research environment. He explored how crowdfunding can bridge researchers with various stakeholders, leading to a more decentralized and impactful research community, emphasizing collaboration and innovation as keys to driving societal change. Speaker: Ryosuke Shibato: academist, Inc. This conference session was held at the United Nations University, Tokyo, as part of the 10th edition of Funding the Commons. Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io