The Debt That Binds Us: Obligation and the Fabric of Human Connection
The nature of obligation is such that it precedes us, as light precedes the dawn. Before a child knows how to speak, before she can name herself…
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The Nature of Human Generosity and Selfishness in the Absence of Law
Are human beings, by their essence, generous or selfish? It is a question as old as philosophy itself, debated by theologians, political thinkers, and poets. The answer…
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The Economy of a Human Life
There’s a basic rule in economics: a society can’t consume more than it produces. At least, not indefinitely. Sure, with credit and debt, countries and individuals can…
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Why You Should Rethink Your Doubts About Starting (or Joining) a Time Co-Op
At first glance, a time co-op—where people come together in a community for the purpose of supporting and investing in the well-being of one another—might seem unnecessary…
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The Future of Community: How Time Co-Ops Can Revitalize Society
In today’s world, where economic uncertainty, job displacement, and social fragmentation are on the rise, it’s time we rethink how communities function. The traditional economic model—one based…
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Cooperative Networks of Peer Support: More than just an interesting idea
The idea of “cooperative networks of peer support”, championed by the organization called “Humans United in Mutual Aid Networks” represents an incredibly powerful, untapped potential for addressing…
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The Unconventional Life: A Life Worth Living
Most people go about their days as if on a set course, following patterns laid before them without questioning whether those patterns serve them or merely confine…
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“It’s the end of the world as we know it” (and frankly, I’m not feeling so good about it).
It’s the end of the world as we know it. And I don’t feel so good about it at all. Back in the late ‘80s, R.E.M. gave…
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The Root of Purpose: Creation and Contribution Over Consumption: One Man’s Experiment
I left my comfortable life in the city, sold my house, quit my job, and went to the woods because I wished to strip away the superfluous,…
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Do You Work or Do You Have a Job?
There is a distinction between having a job and working. The difference may seem subtle at first glance, but it is fundamental. A job is a position…