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when crowdfunding works
2014-Jun-30, Monday 10:22 amIt's no secret that I've been addicted to crowdfunding for years. You can change the world if you lend your resources to the effort(s).
The most popular site for projects is probably Kickstarter, but other sites (Experiment, SunFunder, Indiegogo, Patreon, and more) promote various specialties. My only disappointment so far is PetriDish for science projects. I successfully funded one project there, but the site owner was running it only as a capitalist not a science afficionado. He decided he wasn't making enough cash from his cut of the pledges, so he stopped development on the website. In contrast to that stalled effort, sci-fi computer game Star Citizen currently stands at $47.4 million raised, the largest crowdfunding effort in history.
Today's post, however, is about 3 new ideas.
First, another huge success (already one of the top 5 fundraisers on the Kickstarter site) is an effort to bring back Reading Rainbow. They have 3 days to go to their deadline, so you can still donate before the fundraising ends! Not only did they quickly surpass their $1 million initial goal, but they've won the attention of Seth McFarlane who will match every dollar raised beyond their current $4 million up to their next $5 million stretch goal. Successes like this project do restore my faith in the compassion and goodwill of humanity.
Second, it's not all about charity. Innovation can be found on sites like these. I spend too much time at my computer desk, and I already know that I'm prone to blood clots, so that's a very bad combination for my health. The new Cubii, however, is maybe a way to counteract the health risks of my time at the computer. It's a mini-elliptical so I can exercise while I type. I look forward to trying it.
Third, I've already mentioned that I want a gauntlet to wear that incorporates many tech devices in one. Someone is working to develop a wristwatch with a 360-degree display surface. That's one more step towards a tech gauntlet. The Moment smartwatch has already reached its funding goal (and I need to conserve my limited funds), so I'm donating only $1 to this one. I am happy, though, to see creativity going where I expect to see great new developments.
I approve the religious exhortation to tithe money, but I disapprove of donating money to religions. Think outside the box. Every effort to improve the lives of humans is ultimately the result of hard work by other humans. I recommend donating money where it is most impactful. Choose a charity or a project that suits your interests, then go help them change the world for the better. Sometimes you can even help yourself in the process. I enjoy it immensely. I hope you will too.
The most popular site for projects is probably Kickstarter, but other sites (Experiment, SunFunder, Indiegogo, Patreon, and more) promote various specialties. My only disappointment so far is PetriDish for science projects. I successfully funded one project there, but the site owner was running it only as a capitalist not a science afficionado. He decided he wasn't making enough cash from his cut of the pledges, so he stopped development on the website. In contrast to that stalled effort, sci-fi computer game Star Citizen currently stands at $47.4 million raised, the largest crowdfunding effort in history.
Today's post, however, is about 3 new ideas.First, another huge success (already one of the top 5 fundraisers on the Kickstarter site) is an effort to bring back Reading Rainbow. They have 3 days to go to their deadline, so you can still donate before the fundraising ends! Not only did they quickly surpass their $1 million initial goal, but they've won the attention of Seth McFarlane who will match every dollar raised beyond their current $4 million up to their next $5 million stretch goal. Successes like this project do restore my faith in the compassion and goodwill of humanity.
Second, it's not all about charity. Innovation can be found on sites like these. I spend too much time at my computer desk, and I already know that I'm prone to blood clots, so that's a very bad combination for my health. The new Cubii, however, is maybe a way to counteract the health risks of my time at the computer. It's a mini-elliptical so I can exercise while I type. I look forward to trying it.
Third, I've already mentioned that I want a gauntlet to wear that incorporates many tech devices in one. Someone is working to develop a wristwatch with a 360-degree display surface. That's one more step towards a tech gauntlet. The Moment smartwatch has already reached its funding goal (and I need to conserve my limited funds), so I'm donating only $1 to this one. I am happy, though, to see creativity going where I expect to see great new developments.
I approve the religious exhortation to tithe money, but I disapprove of donating money to religions. Think outside the box. Every effort to improve the lives of humans is ultimately the result of hard work by other humans. I recommend donating money where it is most impactful. Choose a charity or a project that suits your interests, then go help them change the world for the better. Sometimes you can even help yourself in the process. I enjoy it immensely. I hope you will too.