PLAN Technology Archives

Spatial Collaboration and the Future of Operating Systems – Send this to Elon

b.dwall November 5, 2024PLAN Technology

Part 1 – Links and Nodes Spatial Collaboration in a Geo-Nodal Social Trust Network and The Geography of Information Flows | Links and Nodes White Paper ~January 2014. A Geo-Nodal Social Network – Making a platform of platforms within a trust network. Add one or more replicating distributed server nodes; combine with realtime peer-to-peer network and communications applications and templates; connect local and network storage devices for archival robustness, layer on top the geo-spatial information systems (GIS) oriented interfaces; now …

PLAN for the Future

b.dwall October 3, 2023Current Developments, PLAN Technology

Hello Universe, The work that we have been doing since our formation has been about pioneering new systems to upgrade our collaborative capabilities and community resiliency. I’m proud to say that during this time, we’ve meet with hundreds of creators & tech founders, contributed foundational architecture proofs for resilient community systems, and released the PLAN 3D situation builder application with tons of 3D content focused on art, education, regenerative agriculture, and situation awareness. In August 2023, we provided mapping support …

DWeb Camp 2022 – Hosted by the Internet Archive

b.dwall June 29, 2022PLAN Technology

DWeb 2022August, 23 – 28, 2022Camp Navarro, CATo Build a Better InternetDWeb Camp 2022About the Event Designers, Developers, OrganizersRetreat in the RedwoodsDWeb Camp is a five-day retreat where diverse builders and dreamers gather in nature to connect, learn, share, and have fun, while working to build a better web. A web that is more open, private, and secure. A web with many winners — a decentralized web.DWeb Camp 2022 HomepagePLAN Systems at DWeb CampAs the DWeb Austin Node, we are enthusiastic supporters of the …

A Platform for Building the Open Metaverse

b.dwall August 12, 2021Current Developments, PLAN Technology

Every network and organizational effort is unique in scope and practice, but we all share the need for robust communication solutions that enable us to connect together, store & share information, and to manage relationships & critical resources. In this way, technology platforms have made decisive improvements for those of us who have access to them, keeping us connected and informed through the information we share. But is that access guaranteed in the future? Can we confidently say that we …

What if the Internet was 3D and Collaborative?

b.dwall June 29, 2021Current Developments, PLAN Technology

PLAN 3D (alpha) Demonstration PLAN is an open source software platform being developed for spatial collaboration and community resiliency applications. The featured video is a demonstration of the PLAN 3D (alpha) client interface, featuring highlights of the user experience and capabilities being developed. Sponsor the development of PLAN and get early access to PLAN 3D (alpha) on Mac, Windows, Android, and coming soon to iOS. Access PLAN 3D (alpha) with a donation to PLAN Systems here: https://www.plan-systems.org/gear/plan3d/ Features of PLAN: …

State of Urgency for Distributed Systems

b.dwall February 18, 2021PLAN Technology

Img. 1: Texas Monthly – Winter Storm in PhotosThe 2021 Texas power-grid failure is only the latest in a series of major humanitarian events around the world that underscore the decisive need for community-centric, peer-to-peer, and distributed communications systems. As a USAF intelligence operations veteran, my experience with mission critical systems comes from being a security manager, working with Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) helicopter pilots, and supporting medical evacuation operations in remote locations. With these scenarios in mind, our …

PLAN Demo Reel 2020

b.dwall September 21, 2020Current Developments, PLAN Technology

This Demo Reel previews the user experience (UX) development progress of a software collaboration suite with a 3D ready interface. What does that mean though? The bottom line is that people need tools to connect with each other, to better understand and visualize the environment, and to lower barriers to data privacy & accessibility. This is absolutely achievable through a system of open protocols AND universally inclusive interfaces, underpinned by a comprehensive design framework. PLAN Systems – Technology 501(c)(3) Developing …

Earth Visualizer – 7min Binaural Reflection

b.dwall August 6, 2020PLAN Technology

Earth Visualizer by PLAN Systems – Technology 501(c)(3), with Binaural accompaniment by PhonZzBombs We find ourselves on this living breathing life-support system together, time-traveling through the cosmos. This is our common heritage. Earth Visualizer and PLAN development Earth Visualizer is a prototype Space demo scene made with Unity3D, a highly capable game engine. “Spaces” in PLAN are virtual environments designed for interaction, visualization, and creativity. PLAN Spaces will evolve and adapt to fit many versatile uses, such as educational environments, …

Official Music Video – More Music for a Cause

b.dwall June 6, 2020PLAN Art, PLAN Technology

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” ― Buckminster Fuller This [Official Music Video] is to help highlight the efforts of PLAN Systems, a Technology 501(c)(3) spearheading the development of critical tools for Privacy, Collaboration, and Universal Inclusion. PLAN is a peer-based Operating System for secure communications, collaborative content management, and immersive environments.

Beyond Mere Decentralization – Orthogonal Web

b.dwall April 3, 2020PLAN Technology

There is an obvious need to build scalable resilience mechanisms into our social safety net. We no longer have the time or luxury to ignore the current gaps in privacy, accessibility, and collaboration. Now is the time to develop systems and tools specifically for communities in need, to provision for privacy and universal inclusion, and to put forward effective strategies for localized problem solving and communications. – The ARPAnet, a DARPA.mil Creation– The Topologies of Decentralization– Making Use of the …

Disappearing Unicorns and Black Swans of 2020

b.dwall March 11, 2020PLAN Technology

In this time of heightened uncertainty, there is a decisive need for systems that facilitate Privacy, Logistics, Accessibility, and Networks that are resilient. The systems that we have become comfortable depending on are not nearly as reliable or benign as many would like to imagine. This is becoming more evident by the day, as the impact of not having adequate information on corona virus / COVID-19 spread induces reactivity that has led to deep speculation, supply chain interruptions, event cancellations, …

10 Design Principles for Future Technology Systems

b.dwall February 18, 2020PLAN Technology

So many organizations out there are looking for quality solutions for productivity and collaboration to scale their efforts; from CRM, project management, to information visualization tools generally. But quality systems don’t just happen on accident, and quality often means different things to different people. So what should we expect from future technology systems? How should they be built and evaluated? Having a framework, or a set of design principles can help guide the way. To answer this need for accessibility-minded, …

Collaborative Spaces – Environment Creation

b.dwall October 22, 2019PLAN Technology

As distributed, p2p systems unlock new potential for community technology and realtime communications, we can also start to imagine the types of environments that will be conducive for collaboration. In this prototype Space for a coastal farm community, we start by orienting to the environment that we want to build or model.

Decentralized Web Camp 2019 PLAN Systems

Decentralized Web Camp 2019 Experience

b.dwall July 31, 2019PLAN Community, PLAN Technology

PLAN at DWeb 2019Energized event staff, engaging activity spaces, and awe inspiring campgrounds; creating future technology solutions for humans!Arrival at the Mushroom Farm | Beauty, Intention, & RegenerationThe Internet Archive led DWeb Camp took place on the coastline of California, around 40 miles south of San Francisco — hosted by a majestic organic farm community focused on regenerative solutions. While previous DWeb events have occurred, not much was known about exactly what would unfold at what was ultimately a highly …

Hello Universe ⏣ PLAN Data Model Demo

b.dwall June 24, 2019PLAN Technology

The Foundation of a Virtual Community Operating System | Put your virtual snorkel on … this is a deep dive into the command line of PLAN! Cloud Computing and Operating System virtualization represents a paradigm shift in the way we share and store information, and is changing the technology landscape. As an example, it’s hard not to love the convenience and ease of Goo and FB applications, but the lack of true data & identity ownership, along with the sacrifice …

Decentralized Web Camp 2019 – Gearing Up

b.dwall May 13, 2019PLAN Technology

Sponsor this ProjectPLAN Systems at DWeb Camp 2019We’re excited to attend the Decentralized Web Camp, sponsored by the Internet Archive. DWeb 2019 is an opportunity for us to collaborate with other community oriented technology organizations, demonstrate core functionality of PLAN, while also gaining critical experience building offgrid networks. Help support our journey.Our Goals at DWeb Our ProposalDemonstrating PLAN in an Offline EnvironmentAt this year’s DWeb event, we will be demonstrating and filming what has been years of envisioning. We started engineering …

Data Ownership 1st | Innovative Storage Node

b.dwall February 13, 2019PLAN Technology

PLAN Systmsown your data UniversePLAN storage Node: Flexible & ScalablePLAN Systems engineering is proud to announce another step forward towards the PLAN prototype scheduled for mid 2019. Since the previous milestone of fully laying out PLAN’s design and its rigorous Proof of Correctness, we now have the PLAN “storage node” on its feet. As our design-docs describe, this daemon (background process) implements a “StorageProvider”, which is a highly secure repository for a PLAN community to warehouse its data. This milestone is …

Data Portability & Reliability | 2 Essentials

b.dwall December 6, 2018PLAN Technology

Data Portability and Reliability for Everyone PLAN is built on an open “pluggable” architecture that integrates end-to-end encryption, distributed and local data-storage, and interoperable data-transport technologies — all accessible from a realtime visual interface. Woah, that’s a Wall of Words to climb for a lot of people! Stick around though, we’re going to journey into uncharted territory with exciting concepts that you can’t unsee! Above all, the open source technology being developed by PLAN Systems is about visual collaboration, data-ownership, …