Will Ruddick ‘Grassroots Economics’ | Online Book Presentation

Throughout the video Will describes various forms of resource coordination, as does his newly published book (free PDF for download here). This field guide begins with a look at how social systems naturally coordinate their resources like fungal networks (mycelia) – in a symbiotic and resilient way. In Kenya, for example, Ruddick explored how so-called ‘pools of commitments’ can replace or supplement money by uniting people with a common goal. He recognises that each of us has the potential for prosperity within us, but that this potential can only truly unfold in community – an open space based on reciprocity and trust. His book is not intended to be an answer, but an invitation – an invitation to discover new (and old) ways of coordinating resources, restoring trust and creating economic systems that serve the common good.During our book-launch on the 29th of April 2025, we discussed, among others, the following questions with him:How has his thinking evolved since the introduction of the Bangla Pesa community currency (2012)?What role do protocols play? And how can they be shared via digital ledger systems? What insights can communities gain from the work of Grassroots Economics?

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