Ragged University: 5th July 2012 Nick Dixon Ambassador for the Western Capercaillie and ExtInked
Channel: Alex Dunedin
Date: 09/09/2012

Nick Dixon came along to do a talk at the Ragged University event in Manchester, and since then I have been talking with him on ideas of just how we can make a difference for this endangered species -- The Western Capercaillie.  Working with the ExtInked ambassadors has made me personally realise that unless we all individually ask what we can do to preserve the environment and species we have left, then it amounts to an irresponsible society.

The Ragged University is a free education project which aims to reanimate the philanthropic histories of the Ragged Schools using available infrastructure and common technology.  Now more than any time in human civilisation we have the opportunity and tools available to us to share knowledge and mutually improve our lots.  

Drawing on the Madras Peer led education system developed by Dr Andrew Bell, we get people to share their knowledge and skills in social spaces like pubs, cafes and libraries.  Paralell to this is the development of a website which provides a free digital space for learning communities, social individuals, and creatives (www.ragged-online.com).

Youtube is just one more tool available to us all to share, learn and improve our lots in the same level headed way the Victorians did.  Please support the project by subscribing to the channel.  It is purely not-for-profit and driven by the volunteers who believe in this vision.  It is also good fun by the way !  Cheers...