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Les Squires left a comment for George Por
"Welcome George,Great to see your interest in Transition! Welcome to GLOBAL TRANSITION IN ACTION. You mention in your registration "...I am an activist for the movement of transition to a commons-based society...."  Super.  We…"
Jan 16, 2012
Judith Newton commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"George - Thanks for bringing the Commons here; it is definitely allied in philosophy with Transition, to my mind. As a first pass I might put the overlap as "stewarding the many relationships with/in our environment to support a sustainable…"
Sep 22, 2011
George Por is now friends with David Eggleton and Les Squires
Sep 21, 2011
David Eggleton commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"Oops, I overlooked your concluding question.  Look here.  Even with the comments, it's only a portion of what transitioners think.   All transitioners really agree on is that their communities have their eggs in too few baskets."
Sep 21, 2011
David Eggleton commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"As I said, I see the similarities. I see a difference, too, about which we are "talking." The current system, as described, cannot continue without fossil fuels, so the current system isn't a durable factor. Our challenge is to forgo…"
Sep 21, 2011
George Por commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"David, you don't see a causal connection between peak oil, the problems of communities, watersheds and regions, on one hand, and the current system of production based on private expropriation of common wealth, on the other…"
Sep 21, 2011
David Eggleton commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"I wrote that because you wrote "If any of that resonates with you and want to learn more about the Commons movement and how we may work together towards a sustainable civilization..." and because the Steiner quote mentions…"
Sep 21, 2011
George Por commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"hi David, Would you say more about "Communities are one thing. Civilization is another." I agree, just need to understand what you want to say by that. In terms of the alliance didn't mean anything "official," just mutual…"
Sep 21, 2011
David Eggleton commented on George Por's blog post 'Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements'
"I see the similarity, but I wonder:  how would alliance pay off for one party or the other?  How would it more than compensate for the necessary diversion of attention, time and energy? Love the Steiner quote! Communities are one…"
Sep 21, 2011
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Sep 21, 2011
George Por posted a blog post

Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements

If transitioners and commoners are members of two sister movements, I'd say, the Commons movement is the younger sister. Although the commons is as old as humankind itself, as a self-aware social movement is only a toddler.The "commons" has many descriptions. Here are three of my favorites:“The commons is the social and political space where things get done and where people have a sense of belonging and have an element of control over their lives, providing sustenance, security and…See More
Sep 21, 2011
George Por joined Mary Beth Steisslinger's group
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Global Commons Trust

The Common Course and Commons Action for the UN are two collaborative projects by Global Commons Trust & partners. GCT describes transition to sustainable and just economics via deliberative resource charters & trusts.See More
Sep 21, 2011
George Por is now a member of TRANSITION IN ACTION SOCIAL NETWORK
Sep 21, 2011

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How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
I am an activist for the movement of transition to a commons-based society. See: http://www.commonslearningalliance.org/content/towards-commons-base...
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I see the Transition movement as a sister of the commons movement
Your Personal Website (if you have one)
http://blogofcollectiveintelligence.com/

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Towards an alliance of the Transition and Commons movements

Posted on September 21, 2011 at 5:30am 7 Comments

If transitioners and commoners are members of two sister movements, I'd say, the Commons movement is the younger sister. Although the commons is as old as humankind itself, as a self-aware social movement is only a toddler.



The "commons" has many descriptions. Here are three of my favorites:



“The commons is the social and political space where things get done and where people have a sense of belonging and have an element of control over their lives, providing sustenance,… Continue

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At 2:47pm on January 16, 2012, Les Squires said…

Welcome George,

Great to see your interest in Transition! Welcome to GLOBAL TRANSITION IN ACTION. You mention in your registration "...I am an activist for the movement of transition to a commons-based society...."  Super.  We look forward to exchanging the best of both our organizations.

One more thing. It would be super to see your photo -- Click on Choose File and then follow instructions. Let me know if you need assistance. I'll be delighted to do some photoshopping if needed.

Hope your 2012 is super!

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