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   Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Saturday, 18-Nov-2023 23:41:57 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

   • Solarpunk Presents Podcast
   • Ariel Kroon
   • Christina DLR

   @arielkroon @xtinadlr The housing episode of @solarpunkpresents made me think of Kim Stanley Robinson's "New York 2140" ! A big part of the story revolves around this cooperatively owned skyscraper and the people who live there. At one point there's a massive storm and the community hunkers down and takes care of their little vessel together.

   Thanks as always for the discussion! Housing *does* need to be a community responsibility, not an individual's investment.

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     Billy Smith (billysmith@social.coop)'s status on Sunday, 19-Nov-2023 03:31:18 JST Billy Smith

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     • Ariel Kroon
     • Christina DLR

     @derek @arielkroon @xtinadlr @solarpunkpresents

     An interesting episode. :D

     It seems to come from a very W.E.I.R.D. perspective. Well meant, but without the sense of history.

     Housing co-operatives have been a thing for centuries, not just decades. :D

     An interesting contrast to this:

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BORHRKg-VoI

     Vinay's an engineer, and an interview with him would make a great episode. :D