Where the network meets

Could interconnected communities form a collective intelligence capable of responding to planetary crises? Drawing on complexity theory, biological metaphors, and spiritual philosophy, Sterlin explores how ecovillages and parallel societies might become a decentralized network for shared learning and problem-solving. A speculative vision of community-building as both practical cooperation and a search for collective meaning.

We’ve seen Governance models continuously evolve in Web3. Let’s walk through a brief history of the space, different models, and approaches. What worked and what didn’t work? Are there any examples outside Web3 we could learn from?

An introduction to Logos Circles and grassroots organizing for parallel societies: local groups working together to meet community needs and strengthen civil society.

How mapping land ownership can help communities shape their future. Charlie explores the histories, relationships, and power behind property boundaries, drawing on collaborative housing and community land trusts.

Rethinking housing through shared stewardship and collective ownership. Clara examines property as a relationship between people and explores how cooperative structures and digital tools could support community housing.

Luna shares both achievements and challenges across land, architecture, financing, technology, and everyday community life. A practical account of building a regenerative village, bringing together ecological restoration, community living, and collective governance.

Michel Bauwens of Cosmo-Local Initiative and P2P Foundation presents a masterclass on cosmo-local production.

A discussion following Adam’s Industrious Modernity keynote, bringing Adam Arvidsson and Michel Bauwens together to reflect on capitalism and its relationship with the commons.

A historical exploration of capitalism and commons-based production, asking how economic activity could support shared prosperity while accounting for the social and ecological costs of production.

A roundtable discussion led by Adam Arvidsson, with Michel Bauwens and participants, reflecting on the state of the commons and the questions facing commons-based ways of organizing society.

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