Merge pull request #16 from How-To-Build-a-Commons/Durable-Community-Update

Update ScopeSequencing.tex

ConsensusPocketReference.tex

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-	\begin{center}
+\begin{center}
-		{\Huge\textbf{Intro to}}\\[0.3cm]
+	\vspace*{1cm}
-		{\Huge\textbf{Achieving}}\\[0.3cm]
-		{\Huge\textbf{Consensus}}\\[1cm]
 	
-		{\Large Consensus Decision Making (CDM)}\\[0.2cm]
+	{\Huge\textbf{Intro to}}\\[0.2cm]
-		{\Large Intro and Reference}\\[1cm]
+	{\Huge\textbf{Achieving}}\\[0.2cm]
+	{\Huge\textbf{Consensus}}\\[0.5cm]
 	
-		\emph{``The commons are those things\\
+	{\Large Consensus Decision Making (CDM)}\\[0.1cm]
-			that we all own together,\\
+	{\Large Intro and Reference}\\[0.75cm]
-			that are neither privately owned,\\
-			nor managed by the government.''}
 	
-		\vspace{1cm}
+\end{center}
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MakerCheck.tex

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ScopeSequencing.tex

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 \vspace*{\fill}
 {\centering 
-	\huge \textbf{Building A Common}\par
+	\huge \textbf{Building Durable}
+	
+	\huge \textbf{Communities}
+	
 	\vspace{1em} % Space between title and subtitle
 	\Large Security and Stability Comes
 	
@@ -112,16 +115,14 @@
 \vspace*{\fill}
 	
 	
+	\pagebreak
 	
+	\vspace{1cm}
 	
-\pagebreak
+	{\centering \huge \textbf{Referenced Readings} \par}
 	
-\vspace{1cm}
+	\begin{multicols}{2}
-
+		\begin{enumerate}
-{\centering \huge \textbf{Referenced Readings} \par}
-
-\begin{multicols}{2}
-\begin{enumerate}
 			
 			\item \textbf{ Governing the Commons  by Ellinor Ostrum (Specifically p90-p102) } 
 			
@@ -150,92 +151,145 @@
 			
 			
 			
-\end{enumerate}
+		\end{enumerate}
-\end{multicols}
+	\end{multicols}
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
-\section{What is a Common}
+	\section{Durable Communities}
 	
-\vspace{0.2cm}
+	\vspace{0.2cm}
 	
-As we live in a world that is entirely governed by markets, I find myself wondering, can we make some of the world different? It turns out that there is a type of managing resources that is different than the State ownership, and different than private ownership, it's commons ownership. 
+	A durable community is one that is designed to last for generations. The intent towards durability does create some limitations on the kinds of communities that you can create. 
 	
-A commons is some piece of the physical world that is managed by a community for the benefit of that community. A commons can be a shared resource that community members share time using in turn. A commons can also manage a consumed resource that is allocated to community members according to the agreements of the community. A community member that receives something from a commons is an "appropriator".
+	By durable we mean an organization that is intended to have stability long after all of the original organizers have moved on or passed the organization down to the next generation. Members of such an organization should have guaranteed rights to access the fruits of the organization, but do not have the right to destroy or dismember the organization. 
 	
-A commons can be managed in a very large variety of ways. Members create the rules that are used to govern their own commons. Some commons are more and less stable over time, depending on what rules the community chooses to adopt. 
+	\subsection{How does an organization have durability?}
+	
+	An organization may have durability when organizers create structures that add the design features of a stable commons. We can see a breakdown of these design principals in section 2. 
+	
+	In addition to the organization structure, when decisions are made through a consensus process is also an important feature. We can see a breakdown of the consensus process in section 4.
+	
+	Durability is supported by members having trust in mutual aid with each other. We can see a process for boot-strapping trust in section 6.  
+	
+	\subsection{How does an organization lack durability?}
+	
+	When members have a shareholder model then there needs to be a cash-out process. Cash-outs can destabilize an organization. This is treating shared resources like an investment, instead of a commons. 
+	
+	When an organization is transitioned from one generation to the next as ownership, there is a problem where the inheritors may not be interested in participation. Disinterested members might want to exit the organization, and get their personal value back out of it. Members exiting without a desire to maintain stability can cause destabilization. 
+	
+	\subsection{How can commons be made durable?}
+	
+	Commons, if designed well, and governed well, could be a much more stable structure than cooperative private ownership. In the first generation, both a commons and a cooperatively owned business have similar benefits and stability to the members. The generational turnover is very different. A commons will use the decision making process established to accept new members when a previous member leaves or passes away. Allowing the commons to decide who ought to be included in future operation, stabilizes the organization. 
+	
+	\subsection{"7 Generation" Thinking}
+	
+	As a principal, we think that actions taken by an individual or group should take into account the effect 7 generations down the line. We think that building structures that provide abundant access to resources for generations from now is a design goal of organizing new communities and resources. 
 	
 	
-Lets review some design principals used by people across the world for stable commons. These principals were derived by Ostrum from a datasets of commons' that have been operating for at least 200 years. 
-
-"
-\begin{enumerate}
-
-\item {Clearly defined boundaries}
-
-Individuals or households who have rights to withdraw resource units from the commons must be clearly defined, as must the boundaries of the commons itself.
 	
 	
-\item{ Congruence between appropriation and provision rules and local conditions}
+	\pagebreak
+	
+	\section{What is a Common}
+	
+	\vspace{0.2cm}
+	
+	As we live in a world that is entirely governed by markets, I find myself wondering, can we make some of the world different? It turns out that there is a type of managing resources that is different than the State ownership, and different than private ownership, it's commons ownership. 
+	
+	A commons is some piece of the physical world that is managed by a community for the benefit of that community. A commons can be a shared resource that community members share time using in turn. A commons can also manage a consumed resource that is allocated to community members according to the agreements of the community. A community member that receives something from a commons is an "appropriator".
+	
+	A commons can be managed in a very large variety of ways. Members create the rules that are used to govern their own commons. Some commons are more and less stable over time, depending on what rules the community chooses to adopt. 
+	
+	
+	Lets review some design principals used by people across the world for stable commons. These principals were derived by Ostrum from a datasets of commons' that have been operating for at least 200 years. 
+	
+	"
+	\begin{enumerate}
+		
+		\item {Clearly defined boundaries}
+		
+		Individuals or households who have rights to withdraw resource units from the commons must be clearly defined, as must the boundaries of the commons itself.
+		
+		
+		\item{ Congruence between appropriation and provision rules and local conditions}
 		
 		Appropriation rules restricting time, place, technology, and/or quantity of resource units are related to local conditions and to provision rules requiring labor, material, and/or money.
 		
 		
-\item{Collective-choice arrangements}
+		\item{Collective-choice arrangements}
 		
-community members can participate in modifying the operational rules.
+		community members can participate in modifying the operational rules.
 		
 		
-\item{Monitoring}
+		\item{Monitoring}
 		
-Monitors, who actively audit commons conditions and appropriator behavior, are accountable to the appropriators or are the appropriators.
+		Monitors, who actively audit commons conditions and appropriator behavior, are accountable to the appropriators or are the appropriators.
 		
 		
-\item{Graduated sanctions}
+		\item{Graduated sanctions}
 		
-Appropriators who violate operational rules are likely to be assessed graduated sanctions (depending on the seriousness and context of the offense) by other appropriators, by officials accountable to these appropriators, or by both. See the reading for many varied examples. 
+		Appropriators who violate operational rules are likely to be assessed graduated sanctions (depending on the seriousness and context of the offense) by other appropriators, by officials accountable to these appropriators, or by both. See the reading for many varied examples. 
 		
 		
-\item{Conflict-resolution mechanisms}
+		\item{Conflict-resolution mechanisms}
 		
-Appropriators and their officials have rapid access to low-cost local arenas to resolve conflicts among appropriators or between appropriators and officials.
+		Appropriators and their officials have rapid access to low-cost local arenas to resolve conflicts among appropriators or between appropriators and officials.
 		
 		
 		
-\item{Minimal recognition of rights to organize}
+		\item{Minimal recognition of rights to organize}
 		
-The rights of appropriators to devise their own institutions are not challenged by external governmental authorities. Essentially property rights need to exist and be assigned to the commons itself. 
+		The rights of appropriators to devise their own institutions are not challenged by external governmental authorities. Essentially property rights need to exist and be assigned to the commons itself. 
 		
-For commons that are parts of larger systems:
+		For commons that are parts of larger systems:
 		
-\item{Nested enterprises}
+		\item{Nested enterprises}
 		
-Appropriation, provision, monitoring, enforcement, conflict resolution, and governance activities are organized in multiple layers of nested enterprises.
+		Appropriation, provision, monitoring, enforcement, conflict resolution, and governance activities are organized in multiple layers of nested enterprises.
 		
-"\footnote{"Governing the Commons p90"}
+		"\footnote{"Governing the Commons p90"}
 		
-\end{enumerate}
+	\end{enumerate}
-\vspace{0.2cm}
+	\vspace{0.2cm}
-Always remember that building a common is a step-by-step process. You will start with whatever resources and rules you have, and add to the framework over time. The whole idea is to have the rules reflect the needs of the members of the commons. We are all screw-ups some times, and that is ok! We can always evolve our systems over time and bring them in line with our shared values. 
+	Always remember that building a common is a step-by-step process. You will start with whatever resources and rules you have, and add to the framework over time. The whole idea is to have the rules reflect the needs of the members of the commons. We are all screw-ups some times, and that is ok! We can always evolve our systems over time and bring them in line with our shared values. 
 	
 	
 	
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
-\section{What is Consensus Process?}
+	\section{Why Build a Common?}
 	
-Consensus is a process where everyone should be able to weigh in equally on a decision, and no one should be bound by a decision they detest. This boils doing in practice to: Everyone who feels they have (something relevant to the commons) to say about a proposal ought to have their perspectives carefully considered. When making decision for the commons, every member should have the right to participate equally.
+	From the Yana Ludwig reading:
 	
-"Everyone who has strong concerns or objections should have those concerns or objections taken into account and, (if allowed by the commons structure), addressed in the final form of the proposal.
 	
-Anyone who feels a proposal violates a(n organizing principal of the common) should have the opportunity to veto (“block”) that proposal.
+	\subsection{Spiritual or Religious}
+	\subsection{Cultural Preservation}
+	\subsection{Social Experimentation}
+	\subsection{Service-based}
+	\subsection{Economic Security}
+	In high cost of living areas, communities formed around economic security can be particularly effective at allowing creative and other groups to remain in place as costs rise. Communities can use tools such as income pooling, cost splitting, or cooperatively run business ventures to support economic access.
+	\subsection{Identity-based Safe Havens}
+	\subsection{Lifestyle and Comfort Enhancement}
+	\subsection{Ecological Sustainability}
 	
-No one should be forced to go along with a decision to which they did not assent. Likewise, meetings should not be held when there is not a problem to be solved. 
 	
-A consensus meeting needs some structure to function. When running a meeting there are some roles that need to be filled. Someone needs to act as the facilitator. A facilitator keeps the notes on the meeting and keeps the current version of the proposal. Their role is to ensure that the proposals and objections are recorded accurately. A time keeper is needed to ensure that the agreed upon time limit for speaking is adhered to. Someone should also be keeping track of hands raised to keep the order of the discussion. If just one person is available, they could fulfill these roles themselves, but if the task is shared, then that is preferable. 
+	\pagebreak
 	
-\begin{enumerate}[]
+	\section{What is Consensus Process?}
+	
+	Consensus is a process where everyone should be able to weigh in equally on a decision, and no one should be bound by a decision they detest. This boils doing in practice to: Everyone who feels they have (something relevant to the commons) to say about a proposal ought to have their perspectives carefully considered. When making decision for the commons, every member should have the right to participate equally.
+	
+	"Everyone who has strong concerns or objections should have those concerns or objections taken into account and, (if allowed by the commons structure), addressed in the final form of the proposal.
+	
+	Anyone who feels a proposal violates a(n organizing principal of the common) should have the opportunity to veto (“block”) that proposal.
+	
+	No one should be forced to go along with a decision to which they did not assent. Likewise, meetings should not be held when there is not a problem to be solved. 
+	
+	A consensus meeting needs some structure to function. When running a meeting there are some roles that need to be filled. Someone needs to act as the facilitator. A facilitator keeps the notes on the meeting and keeps the current version of the proposal. Their role is to ensure that the proposals and objections are recorded accurately. A time keeper is needed to ensure that the agreed upon time limit for speaking is adhered to. Someone should also be keeping track of hands raised to keep the order of the discussion. If just one person is available, they could fulfill these roles themselves, but if the task is shared, then that is preferable. 
+	
+	\begin{enumerate}[]
 		\item (A member of the common) makes a proposal for a certain course of action
 		\item The facilitator asks for clarifying questions to make sure everyone understands precisely what is being proposed
 		\item the facilitator asks for concerns
@@ -251,52 +305,27 @@ A consensus meeting needs some structure to function. When running a meeting the
 			\item asking if there are any blocks. A block is not a “no” vote. It is much more like a veto. Perhaps the best way to think of it is that it allows anyone in the group to temporarily don the robes of a Supreme Court justice and strike down a piece of legislation they consider unconstitutional; or, in this casein violation of the fundamental principles of unity or purpose of being of the group. Note: I should note that the usual language in Occupy Wall Street is that a block has to be based on a “moral, ethical, or safety concern that’s so strong you’d consider leaving the movement were the proposal to go forward”.,
 			
 		\end{enumerate}
-\end{enumerate}
+	\end{enumerate}
-" \footnote{Democracy Project - Chapter 2 }
+	" \footnote{Democracy Project - Chapter 2 }
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
 	
-\begin{center}
+	\begin{center}
 		\consensusflowchart{0.9}{\large}
-\end{center}
+	\end{center}
 	
-\linedpagetwo
+	\linedpagetwo
 	
-\vspace{1cm}
+	\vspace{1cm}
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
-
-\section{Why Build a Common?}
-
-From the Yana Ludwig reading:
 	
 	
-\subsection{Spiritual or Religious}
+	\section{What is Property?}
-\subsection{Cultural Preservation}
+	\subsection{ Legal Definitions}
-\subsection{Social Experimentation}
-\subsection{Service-based}
-\subsection{Economic Security}
-In high cost of living areas, communities formed around economic security can be particularly effective at allowing creative and other groups to remain in place as costs rise. Communities can use tools such as income pooling, cost splitting, or cooperatively run business ventures to support economic access.
-\subsection{Identity-based Safe Havens}
-\subsection{Lifestyle and Comfort Enhancement}
-\subsection{Ecological Sustainability}
 	
-\pagebreak
+	This category is referred to as "Private Property" and is a collection of a few distinct rights. These are the rights enforced by and recognized by law. 
 	
-
+	\begin{enumerate}
-\linedpagetwo
-
-\linedpagetwo
-
-\vspace{1cm}
-
-\pagebreak
-
-\section{What is Property?}
-\subsection{ Legal Definitions}
-
-This category is referred to as "Private Property" and is a collection of a few distinct rights. These are the rights enforced by and recognized by law. 
-
-\begin{enumerate}
 		
 		\item \textbf{Usufruct} - the right to use and receive the value from a piece of the physical world
 		
@@ -305,30 +334,30 @@ This category is referred to as "Private Property" and is a collection of a few
 		\item \textbf{Exclusion} -  the right to exclude others
 		
 		\item \textbf{Increase (rent)} - the right to receive rents
-\end{enumerate}
+	\end{enumerate}
 	
 	
 	
-\subsection{Categories in a Commons}
+	\subsection{Categories in a Commons}
 	
-Within a Commons, once the external entity has been assigned Private Property rights within the law, then that "bubble" can ascribe the rights according to its own rules. The commons can allocate areas of the pieces of the physical world that it manages (the clearly defined boundaries). The allocations can be for consumed aspects (the increase), it can be to assign use terms (Usufruct), and it can determine to what degree exclusion and destruction are used within the commons.
+	Within a Commons, once the external entity has been assigned Private Property rights within the law, then that "bubble" can ascribe the rights according to its own rules. The commons can allocate areas of the pieces of the physical world that it manages (the clearly defined boundaries). The allocations can be for consumed aspects (the increase), it can be to assign use terms (Usufruct), and it can determine to what degree exclusion and destruction are used within the commons.
 	
 	
-\subsection{Personal Property} The items or space that is exclusively assigned along the legal definition. These can be either private property that came with someone into the commons, or can be the appropriators allocated share of some bounty. 
+	\subsection{Personal Property} The items or space that is exclusively assigned along the legal definition. These can be either private property that came with someone into the commons, or can be the appropriators allocated share of some bounty. 
 	
 	
-\subsection{Commons Space} This is the piece of the physical world that may have Usufruct allocated to members, or the public. These generally have the right of destruction held within the commons (for repairs and upgrades). The right to exclude is also held by the commons itself to determine if and when people can or will be excluded. 
+	\subsection{Commons Space} This is the piece of the physical world that may have Usufruct allocated to members, or the public. These generally have the right of destruction held within the commons (for repairs and upgrades). The right to exclude is also held by the commons itself to determine if and when people can or will be excluded. 
 	
-\subsection{Public Space} This is space held by the state that assigned property rights. Examples would be the roads, infrastructure and public lands such as parks. 
+	\subsection{Public Space} This is space held by the state that assigned property rights. Examples would be the roads, infrastructure and public lands such as parks. 
 	
 	
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
-{\section{What We Owe to Each Other}}
+	{\section{What We Owe to Each Other}}
 	
 	
 	
-\begin{minipage}[t]{2.7in}
+	\begin{minipage}[t]{2.7in}
 		\vspace{0pt}
 		"In a typical village, the only people likely to pay cash were passing
 		travelers, and those considered riff-raff: paupers and ne'er-do-wells so
@@ -346,7 +375,7 @@ Within a Commons, once the external entity has been assigned Private Property ri
 		
 		While it is a nice idea that we all would simply start trusting each other and immediately support each other, it is unrealistic to imagine it would spontaneously occur. Here is a mechanism for boot-strapping such a system in a world where people are familiar with money exchange. 
 		
-{\centering \textbf{Maker Checks}\par}
+		{\centering \textbf{Maker Checks}\par}
 		
 		A modern version of the village exchange loops would be the idea of Maker Checks. A way of ensuring the value of a check is the known products of the maker. The specialty of the maker can be specified in the notes, acting as a value-backing for the check. The back side has lines for signing over to whom the check is personally owed. When the check is passed, the name is signed on the back. A check can continue to circulate as a medium of exchange until it expires or it is redeemed by the signatory. The exchange rate of the individuals involved is determined when they compare their personal labor time against the time equivalence on the face value on the check.
 		
@@ -354,36 +383,36 @@ Within a Commons, once the external entity has been assigned Private Property ri
 		
 		
 		
-%This generates the check
+		%This generates the check
-\end{minipage}%
+	\end{minipage}%
-\vspace{0.2cm}
+	\vspace{0.2cm}
-\begin{minipage}[t]{2.3in}
+	\begin{minipage}[t]{2.3in}
-\vspace{0pt}
+		\vspace{0pt}
-\centering
+		\centering
 		
-\makercheck
+		\makercheck
 		
-\vspace{0.1cm}
+		\vspace{0.1cm}
-{\footnotesize Cut along the dotted line}
+		{\footnotesize Cut along the dotted line}
-\end{minipage}
+	\end{minipage}
-\footnotetext{Debt: The First 5000 Years Page 327}
+	\footnotetext{Debt: The First 5000 Years Page 327}
-%End of the check
+	%End of the check
 	
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
-\linedpagetwo
+	\linedpagetwo
 	
-\linedpagetwo
+	\linedpagetwo
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
-\section{HOW-TO Build A Common}
+	\section{HOW-TO Build A Common}
 	
 	
-Lets imagine we would actually like to put these ideas into practice. 
+	Lets imagine we would actually like to put these ideas into practice. 
 	
-\begin{enumerate}
+	\begin{enumerate}
 		
 		\item The first task is to gather together a group of your community to discuss what to organize. Using the stated principals in this pamphlet is an easy way to begin discussion. A group can change any and all frameworks laid out here. The important part is to agree on principals of decision making and intent as the starting point. Everything starts by talking to the people around you. 
 		
@@ -391,66 +420,65 @@ Lets imagine we would actually like to put these ideas into practice.
 		
 		\item Establish problem solving strategies and conflict resolution forums. This can simply be that you agree to call a consensus meeting whenever there is a commons related decision that needs to be made. Ostrums book contains many different forms of problem solving systems if you need more examples. 
 		
-\end{enumerate}
+	\end{enumerate}
 	
 	
 	
-\pagebreak
+	\pagebreak
 	
 	
-\section{A Call To Action}
+	\section{A Call To Action}
 	
-{\fontsize{11pt}{11pt}\selectfont
+	{\fontsize{11pt}{11pt}\selectfont
-I don't want to run a business. I don't want to manage or profit from
+				I don't want to run a business. I don't want to manage or profit from
-anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Man, Woman -
+		anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Man, Woman -
-young - old. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like
+		young - old. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like
-that. We want to live by each other's happiness - not by each other's
+		that. We want to live by each other's happiness - not by each other's
-misery. We don't want to hate and despise one another. In this world
+		misery. We don't want to hate and despise one another. In this world
-there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide
+		there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide
-for everyone. This way of life can be free and beautiful... but we have
+		for everyone. This way of life can be free and beautiful... but we have
-lost the way.
+		lost the way.
 		
-Greed has poisoned our souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has
+		Greed has poisoned our souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has
-drone-striked us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but
+		drone-striked us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but
-we have shut ourselves in. The robotics that gives abundance has left us in
+		we have shut ourselves in. The robotics that gives abundance has left us in
-want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and
+		want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and
-unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than markets we need
+		unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than markets we need
-humanity. More than profitability we need kindness and gentleness.
+		humanity. More than profitability we need kindness and gentleness.
-Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....
+		Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....
 		
-The internet and the smartphone have brought us closer together. The
+		The internet and the smartphone have brought us closer together. The
-very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in humanity -
+		very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in humanity -
-cries out for universal kinship - for the unity of us all. Even now my
+		cries out for universal kinship - for the unity of us all. Even now my
-words could reach billions throughout the world - billions of
+		words could reach millions throughout the world - millions of
-despairing men, women, and little children - victims of a system that
+		despairing men, women, and little children - victims of a system that
-makes us torture and imprison each other in either the slavery of wage labor or the destitution of homelessness.
+		makes us choose either wage slavery or homeless destitution.
 		
-To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is now
+		To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is now
-upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of those who fear
+		upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of those who fear
-the way of human progress. The rise of automation has taken so much away
+		the way of human progress. The rise of automation has taken so much away
-from so many, and the rewards, so far, given only to the few. As long as
+		from so many, and the rewards, taken by the Corporations. As long as
-\textbf{we} have the ability to invent, \textbf{what which was taken} can
+		\textbf{we} have the ability to invent, \textbf{what which was taken} can
-\textbf{not} be kept for long....
+		\textbf{not} be kept for long....
 		
-To the Makers among us, don't give your \textbf{time,} your
+		To the Makers among us, don't give your \textbf{time,} your
-\textbf{creativity,} your \emph{\textbf{life}} to a Corporation! An
+		\textbf{creativity,} your \emph{\textbf{life}} to a Corporation! An
-organization designed for the sole purpose of greed; Designed to take as
+		organization designed for the sole purpose of greed; Designed to take as
-much as possible for itself, to maximize shareholder value! Don't live
+		much as possible for itself, to maximize shareholder value! Don't live
-for greed, \textbf{Design for Freedom!} We the Makers have the power to
+		for greed, \textbf{Design for Freedom!} We the Makers have the power to
-build Our Own automated production. \textbf{The power to create abundance!} We the Makers have the power to make this life Free and
+		build Our Own automated production. \textbf{The power to create abundance!} We the Makers have the power to make this life Free and
-Beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure! In the name of
+		Beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure! In the name of
-Community and Free Information let us use this power, let us all unite
+		Community and Free Information let us use this power, let us all unite
-towards a common project. Let us design a free and open source
+		towards a common project. Let us design a free and open source
-production system to provide \textbf{abundance for \emph{all}}\emph{.}
+		production system to provide \textbf{abundance for \emph{all}}\emph{.}
-By the promise of abundance corporations have risen to power. But they
+		By the promise of abundance Corporations have risen to power. But they
-lie! They do not fulfill that promise. \textbf{They never will!} Free
+		lie! They do not fulfill that promise. \textbf{They never will!} Free
-markets free Corporations, but they enslave the people! Now let us
+		markets free Corporations, but they enslave the people! Now let us
-design a better world, a world of local sustainable automated abundance
+		design a better world, a world of local sustainable automated abundance
-- to do away with greed, with hate and domination. Let us design for a
+		- to do away with greed, with hate and domination. Let us design for a
-world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all
+		world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all
-humanity's freedom. \textbf{Makers!} in the name of Freedom and
+		humanity's freedom. \textbf{Makers!} in the name of Freedom and
-Community, \textbf{let us all unite!}\footnote{Credit: Charlie Chaplin, Reworked by Kevin Harrington}
+		Community, \textbf{LET US ALL UNITE!}\footnote{Credit: Charlie Chaplin, Reworked by Kevin Harrington}
-
+	}
-}
 	
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