The purpose of this book is to encourage us. It combines combinatorial thinking with a new way of energy. The goal? A free, fair, and vibrant society. However, the beaten path has been deeply etched in our minds, in our daily lives, in the market, and in the state.
Silke Helfrich and David Bollier reveal traditional, outdated patterns of thought and design a program for successful coexistence, a different understanding of politics, and a caring economy. At the core of the program are practices of the Commons, the "common goods." These show how we can, within our diversity, pursue common goals.
Thus, on a practical level, houses and vehicles can be built and constructed in a similar way to how Wikipedia is developed. Additionally, the book encourages us to think as commoners, as "participants," and offers a language for the world of tomorrow. It not only changes the economy and politics but also us.
