Making Sense of Global Chaos: A New Civilization is Emerging (And Why It Matters)

As our world faces unprecedented changes, renowned commons researcher and P2P Foundation founder Michel Bauwens reveals how societal chaos is actually birthing a new civilization. Drawing from decades of research in peer-to-peer systems, commons-based solutions, and decentralized networks, he maps out what's emerging and why there's hope.

Watch to discover: 

• Why current chaos is a necessary transition phase

• How seed forms predict future societal structures

• The role of Web3 and blockchain in this transformation

• Why regenerative practices are replacing extractive systems

• How communities can thrive during this transition

Dr. Michel Bauwens is the founder of the P2P Foundation and a pioneering researcher in commons-based solutions. As a thought leader in his field, he has helped cities and organizations worldwide develop plans for a future based on collaboration rather than competition. His work spans from advising governments and organizations to documenting emerging forms of social organization. Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, he leads research on how communities can work together more effectively in our rapidly changing world.

Connect with Michel:
Twitter/X: @mbauwens

Resources mentioned:
P2P Foundation Wiki: [https://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/Main_Page] (25,000+ articles)
Fourth Civilization Substack: [https://4thgenerationcivilization.substack.com/]
Regen Network
Book: "Scale" by Geoffrey West
Book: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl
Book: "Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life” by Edward O. Wilson 

Topics covered:
#NewCivilization #Transformation #Commons #PeerToPeer #Decentralization #Web3 #Regeneration #SocialChange #FutureOfSociety #DigitalTransformation

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