Awesome stuff to think about. Ideologically I easily identify as a communist with the ideal of a classless, moneyless, stateless society but see this as a very distant possibility due to the widespread sociopathy brought about by the exploitive and traumatic nature of capitalism (and previous hierarchical system).
So i like considering eco-socialism as a stepping stone.
But lately, I find myself leaning towards non-state socialism. I like the ideas presented and wonder how they may also be possible if led and funded by the people. A problem with so much state dependence is that it hurts when removed and will be reliably removed when times get tough and/or it creates too much power for the people and threatens the owner class.
I wonder if a more anarchist approach to library socialism may work which utilizes sharing of resources (things and skills) and perhaps more third spaces (owned by a board of trustees) to meet up in. The benefit is that it keeps capital lower without having to pay people to work since. Basically just the cost of the land, structures and yearly taxes. But it could have communal cooking and eating spaces, communal farming, etc. and space to house shared items
Absolutely love this post and the series it's part of. Urban Goats feature in our first SolarPunk Detective Story > https://www.solarpunkstories.com/buy-our-1st-story
This post by @FairlyLame_ also shows how The Tiny Tranquility community in Oregon have a huge communal plant nursery as part of their shared resources, like you describe here https://www.tiktok.com/@fairlylame_/video/7363615307090414866
Looking forward to reading more great posts by you :)
More great ideas. I really enjoyed reading this post. Very inspirational
Thank you! Glad you continue to enjoy this series
Awesome stuff to think about. Ideologically I easily identify as a communist with the ideal of a classless, moneyless, stateless society but see this as a very distant possibility due to the widespread sociopathy brought about by the exploitive and traumatic nature of capitalism (and previous hierarchical system).
So i like considering eco-socialism as a stepping stone.
But lately, I find myself leaning towards non-state socialism. I like the ideas presented and wonder how they may also be possible if led and funded by the people. A problem with so much state dependence is that it hurts when removed and will be reliably removed when times get tough and/or it creates too much power for the people and threatens the owner class.
I wonder if a more anarchist approach to library socialism may work which utilizes sharing of resources (things and skills) and perhaps more third spaces (owned by a board of trustees) to meet up in. The benefit is that it keeps capital lower without having to pay people to work since. Basically just the cost of the land, structures and yearly taxes. But it could have communal cooking and eating spaces, communal farming, etc. and space to house shared items