Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences Closes Plenary

(06 May 08 -RV) The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences concluded it’s plenary session today. This year participants discussed the practical application of the principles of the Church’s social doctrine in a globalised world. One of the areas of focus was how peer-to-peer media such as facebook and wikipedia can contribute positively to socialisation across the world’s political and economic divides. One of the principal developers of peer-to-peer technology resources, Dr. Michel Bauwens was invited by the Academy to outline how it is a tool for common good…