Did You Hear About MIT's New Civil Disobedience Award?

Did you hear about the MIT Media Lab's new proposition? If not, it's simple: win $250,000 by breaking the rules or shaking up the status quo.

Yes, that's right. The MIT Media Lab's "Disobedience Award" will be presented to "a person or group engaged in what we believe is an extraordinary example of disobedience for the benefit of society."

MIT explained that the winner needs to abide to non-violence measures and isn't limited to specific disciplines, such as scientific research, civil rights, freedom of speech, human rights and the freedom to innovate.

Don't Count On A NYSE-Listed Company On Winning

Needless to say, Western corporations follow the law and there are few, if any, companies that are "self-sacrificial" for the common good. Companies may take a stance, such as Apple Inc. AAPL refusing to comply with an FBI order to assist the government in unlocking an iPhone used by one of the terrorists involved in the San Bernardino attack.

Bitcoin?

It would be reasonable to assume a Bitcoin company could be considered for the award.

The anonymous digital currency offers individuals across the world the ability to move money without government surveillance. This is especially true in heavily restricted countries like China where individuals aren't permitted to move $50,000 outside of the country.

Are there any companies you think could or should be up for the award?

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