Used to be, kids had to create their own imaginary worlds in which to seek adventure. These days, childhood is electronically powered and wrapped in plastic. Read more »
Great commencement speeches inspire students to create a self-directed life based on imagination, community, perseverance and purpose, free from the fear of failure. Here are five of our favorites. Read more »
The first Earth Day jump-started the green movement by inspiring everyday people to action. Can we accelerate the sharing movement using the same approach? Read more »
Built right into a university’s DNA is the key to its evolution and its survival: the sharing of knowledge, the sharing of resources, and the sharing of power. Read more »
In the lead up to Global Sharing Day, The People Who Share released the “State of the Sharing Economy” research in order to highlight the immense possibilities through living shareably. Read more »
Imagine an event where every conversation is interesting, where everyone you meet is doing world-changing work in the sharing economy and wants to help you. Read more »
Our sharing economy blogger maps his journey from sharing novice, to sharing super user, to sharing entrepreneur. You can help with the next stage. Read more »
Much like the Little Free Libraries and Repair Cafés, the Free Things Box is meant to lengthen the life of things and keep them out of landfills prematurely. Read more »
Is Mother's Day broken? Is the mimosa and brunch ritual a relic of 1950s? Here are some ideas to give mom a break and encourage community-supported mothering. Read more »
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