The Art in Social Change

The Art in Social Change

The Art in Cooperatives - Part 1

Designing Economies of Art, Ownership, and Collective Liberation.

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Wayne Strong
Jun 02, 2025
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Cooperatives function as humanity's mycorrhizal networks—underground systems that nourish entire communities during times of crisis.

Part 1 traces their origins to the desperation of Rochdale's weavers, explores their codification into seven radical principles, and highlights their increasing relevance in today's world.

The example of Mondragón, …

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