Permacomputing Principles
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- #sustainable computing
- #regenerative design
- Permacomputing is based on 10 principles for sustainable digital practices, inspired by permaculture's ethics of Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share.
- Key principles include designing resilient systems (Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst), extending hardware lifespan (Care for All Hardware), and observing before acting (Observe First).
- The 'Not Doing' principle advocates refusal to reduce resource use and question technological inevitability, while 'Expose The Seams' emphasizes transparency in software to enable critical engagement.
- Principles encourage balancing simplicity and flexibility, building on stable technologies, repurposing old systems, and integrating renewable resources to minimize environmental impact.
- Permacomputing promotes a holistic, non-prescriptive approach that considers social and ecological issues, aiming for regenerative digital culture and diverse computing practices.