Cooperation in Community

Cooperation takes energy. But not all energy behaves the same way. When seeking cooperation, it helps to understand the values behind the energy.

We are often tempted to meet opposition with more opposition. But there’s another way! Eric Benson uses concepts from the Ki of Cooperation and square dancing to guide us toward “redirecting” instead of “resisting.”

What makes cooperation in a community different from cooperating with just one other person? The answer lies in the complexity. As the number of participants grows, so do the intricacies and challenges of maintaining effective cooperation.