These critics also argue that Occupy’s biggest challenge is winning over the rest of the 99% and getting them to join us in outrage and solidarity (this is much harder to do in North America, where the 99% is less informed and engaged in the political process than those in other parts of the world). How the World Really Works MORE >>

Here are some takeways from the successful Ouuishare Europe conference on the Sharing Economy, held in the wonderful co-working place The Mutinerie, a must-place to visitors to Paris, excerpted from Benjamin Tincq : ( original article has links and videos). The conference report. quest for meaning and community. MORE >>

The results show the growing importance of social data sets in the already data-rich world of financial services. Tweet texting (Photo credit: meanmachine_ie). The survey of credit risk professionals from 27 European countries found that analysing these data to better understand consumer needs was a priority for 54% of respondents. MORE >>

Vinay Gupta: Europe’s New War. “Europe is at war. It’s not obvious until you know some history, but Europe is at war. Right now, Europe appears to be in a position where some countries are approaching Revolution. Modern War in Europe. Right now, both countries are clearly pre-revolutionary. Endgame. MORE >>

Earlier this year we reported on how Russia is the fourth largest social networking market in Europe. Data from TNS showed that use of social media and social networking in Russia is widespread, making it the fourth largest market in Europe for social networking behind the UK, Germany and France. Image by khrawlings via Flickr. web 2.0 MORE >>