In his new book Will Ruddick describes different forms of resource coordination.
His Field Guide begins by looking at how fungal networks and social systems naturally coordinate resources in ways that are symbiotic and resilient. Will Ruddick explored e.g. in Kenya how “pools of commitments” can replace or complement money, uniting people around shared purpose. He recognized that each of us holds seeds of abundance that only bloom when placed in a common-pool—an open space that thrives on reciprocity and trust. He wants his book to be not an answer, but an invitation – an invitation to explore new (and old) ways of coordinating resources, restoring trust, and creating economies that serve the well-being of all.
We would like to discuss questions with him like:
- How has his thinking evolved since launching the community currency Bangla Pesa to now implementing commitment pooling?
- Which role play protocols? And can they be shared trough digital ledger systems?
- What are the learnings for communities from grassroots economics?
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