Fission & Fusion in Communities
peer networks that they built while living in the rice paddies are now flourishing in communities all around the world. Some of these networks are deliberately choreographed by a group of activists or social entrepreneurs or government agencies; some of them are spontaneously forming in industries—like journalism—in which the larger institutions ar
... See moreSteven Johnson • Future Perfect
All groups of people have the potential to be a strong community. But without clearly defined membership, an exchange of influence, fulfillment of needs, and a shared emotional connection, it's fair to assume that the strength of community amongst a group is pretty weak.
David Spinks • The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage
I saw that the best communities are made up of individuals who might be otherwise dissimilar but who have shared interests, values, and abilities. It’s a group of people who would likely never hang out with each other in any other situational context, and it often encompasses virtually every identity, including, yes, politics.