Reimagined Community

Can I get etymological for a second?? We get the word "sabbatical" from the word "sabbath," of course, but the professional sabbatical is actually rooted in one of my favorite parts of Judaism: shmita.

Shmita is a WHOLE YEAR where you let your fields lay fallow and rest from the labor of production. That in and of itself, sick as hell. But the... See more

Thick communities often look like communities within communities — not just a single activity, program, or group — inviting members into several accessible entry points for participation, encouraging members to diversify and deepen their involvement through a range of outlets, and calling members into contribution and leadership.

1. Smart contract and digital property deed — a smart contract linked to a digital property deed, that can automatically distribute value uplift between two parties.


2. Property valuation — an API that automatically accesses the existing NYC property value dataset, calculates value uplift above background inflation and links this data to a digital

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Compliance and accountability

How can we build new compliance mechanisms that enable agency and autonomy rather than enforcing control?

However, the landscape for social clubs has changed significantly in recent decades. Many have faced closure due to financial struggles, demographic shifts, and declining participation in community governance. Despite this, some clubs have re-emerged with modernised offerings, such as LGBTQ+ community spaces or cultural programmes that appeal to... See more

By the early 20th century, these clubs were not just local hubs but influential in political representation, with many club members holding positions in local and national government - at one point club members accounted for nearly a third of all MPs in parliament. This legacy underscores the role of social clubs in training citizens for democratic... See more