Name: I am a pirate
Uploaded: 2012-04-01T14:14:35Z
Duration: 18 min 8 s
Description: The Pirate Party fights for transparency, anonymity and sensible copyright laws. At TEDxOslo, Rick Falkvinge explains how he became the leader of Europe's tech-driven political party, which so far has won 17 seats across national parliaments in Europe.

The Pirate Party fights for transparency, anonymity and sensible copyright laws. At TEDxOslo, Rick Falkvinge explains how he became the leader of Europe's tech-driven political party, which so far has won 17 seats across national parliaments in Europe.

I am a pirate

Movements can outpace traditional organizations by inspiring thousands of volunteers to rally around a clear, compelling mission. The Pirate Party won elections and reached 70 countries with just 50,000 euros, leveraging swarm dynamics instead of hierarchy. When goals are tangible, credible, inclusive, and epic, people flock to help, fueling rapid, cost-efficient change. Real progress happens when trust, diversity, and fun are built into the organization from the start.