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Every Village Needs a Jester
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It seems to me that Don believed deep down that our worlds were worth decorating, and that doing so was a joyful act. āThe people who use lawn ornaments are typically friendly because theyāre decorating the outside of their house for someone else,ā he once told an interviewer.
Bailey Richardson ā¢ Donald Featherstone
I donāt think technology alone can fix that. It takes people who care about other people. Caring, I think, is the one thing that cannot be outsourced or automated. We can certainly create the illusion of care, and that illusion might be better than nothing for someone who has none, but ultimately I hope everyone gets access to people who care about
... See moreInterestingly, echo chambers also come with benefits, not only for their āresidents,ā but also for society at large. In fact, they might be essential as markersāand makersāof shared identity and values, places of belonging and comfort. Isnāt any community, by definition, an echo chamber? The House of Beautiful Business certainly is. We have no... See more
š” I Donāt Resonate With You
the best gardens have many doors, and few locks.
But these activities are all separate from the feelings needed to fully and sustainably participate: the courage, optimism, trust, love, intimacy, curiosity. The resilience to push through the inevitable feelings of fear, overwhelm, frustration, and hurt. The stamina to go through cycles of all of these feelings and more, again and again, and... See more
Community is About What We Are Willing to Feel
from Group Hug by Elise Granata
We are dangerous when we are not conscious of our responsibility for how we behave, think, and feel.
Marshall B. Rosenberg ā¢ Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)
the loss of these small groups, in favor of nation-level organization of atomized individuals, has had serious consequences for human welfare and human agency. We are missing a layer of organization essential for our happiness.
Sarah Perry ā¢ Gardens Need Walls: On Boundaries, Ritual, and Beauty
Chia Amisola
chia.designA strong community turns casual users into devoted advocates. Create spaces where users can connect, share experiences, and help each other. This could be through online forums, local meetups, or virtual events.
Encourage user-generated content, celebrate community achievements, and facilitate peer-to-peer learning. The most successful communities
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