Libraries are set up to be top-down lending institutions, but could they become peer-to-peer hubs for the sharing economy? One librarian says yes, and tells how. Read more »

Progress and productivity gains make it possible to fulfill the basic needs with less time and resources. The higher needs like friendship, community and spirituality are mostly non monetary and non-material. By changing the presentation of the hierarchy of needs, the feeling is that the higher level is wide open for all of us. Read more »

Social networks paired with collaborative consumption has made ridesharing one of the most popular and effective ways to deal with a struggling economy. Read more »