Hacking Communities: Cracking the Code to Vibrant Communities

Communities are built, person by person, through thoughtful design and authentic, energetic connection points.

I’d argue that, especially today, community—real community—is not just a nice-to-have. It’s essential. It’s the best way to navigate change and uncertainty. It’s the best way to become resilient, build new practices, and create the life we want. It’s the only way to experience the beauty and confidence that comes from belonging. It’s where we can g

You are in a house belonging to someone you know or a close friend knows, and this intimacy creates a higher sense of togetherness and trust. The same principle applies to successful virtual peer-to-peer communities where there is a simple yet compelling organizing ideal—share photos, share knowledge, share code—that gives lots of diverse people a