Microsolidarity

🔗 The Membership Spring Sale for Borderland 2026 is on Tuesday March 10 17:00 CET! More information here: ⁠⁠https://talk.theborderland.se/main/⁠⁠In this episode, Zoe sits down with Rosa to unpack what it was like co-leading Placement at Borderland (the “not-festival” where you buy a membership, not a ticket). They zoom in on a very microsolidarity-flavoured question:How do you build trust and coordination in a huge, decentralised event without sliding into top-down control?Rosa brings an urban planning lens (citizen engagement, bottom-up design, “desire paths”), and Zoe brings lived experience of arriving to Borderland overwhelmed, then gradually learning how the whole system actually works. Together they tell the story of how Placement evolved from “first-come-first-served” into something more human: plazas, neighbourhoods, pre-placement, and now “shepherds” (stewards) to help camps connect more with their neighbours.They talk about:Realities vs Dreams at Borderland, and why “LARPing an office” can still be playfulWhy camp conflicts often come down to neighbours (sound, vibe, rhythm), not “prime real estate”How pre-placement shifts the mindset from competing for square meters to co-creating shared areasThe emotional side of decentralisation: why people say “no” first (overwhelm, control, uncertainty)A concrete story of a plaza that only worked once people loosened their grip on “straight lines”“Aftermath” drone maps and what they reveal about how people actually move and gatherPower, roles, and the “GPS Stick of Truth” (and how Borderland lets you play with authority instead of hiding it)If you’re into microsolidarity, this is a practical case study in designing at various scales (plazas, neighbourhoods, local stewardship) that make large-scale self-organisation feel more like a living system.Links that were mentioned:Rosa (Instagram): ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/streets.stockholm⁠⁠⁠⁠studiodanenberg.com⁠⁠Zoe (youtube): ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@softaccess⁠⁠⁠⁠https://softaccess.org/about⁠⁠Microsolidarity: ⁠⁠https://www.microsolidarity.cc/⁠⁠💬 What’s your best (or worst) neighbour story from a co-created event? And what micro-structures have helped you trust strangers faster?

Marin Petrov joined us to showcase his project coliven.com -- an online directory of community spaces related to Microsolidarity. Microsolidarity network calls are hosted every month for members of our community! Join by registering on Open Collective for €3/month. You’ll receive a calendar invite with the Zoom link for these calls.https://opencollective.com/microsolidarity

more info: http://eltilo.casa/circlingcontact Marei: https://x.com/Mareikehere

This month we had an inspiring conversation about addressing conflict. What does conflict transformation look like through a Microsolidarity lens? How do you turn conflict into a generative experience?Sending out a big thanks to Caleb, Ondrej, James and Victor for sharing what's been going well and what still challenging about addressing conflict in their Microsolidarity-related projects (from NGO's to spiritual communities to partner relationships!). We had a great jam around developing a culture of generative conflicts in a group and approaching difficult conversations.We recommend listening in as we're sure it'll spark some new perspectives and ideas for you and your group/relationships - especially as we get to the wrap up at the end :)

A behind-the-scenes peek of how Rich, Ondrej and Jocelyn are thinking about Summer Camp design this year.This should be on your listening list if you're wondering about joining, if you're curious about event design and the art of hosting from a Microsolidarity perspective!Apply for Micrsolidarity Summer Camp 2025 (20 - 25 Aug)Find out more and register for Ship It Week (29 Aug - 7 Sep):For more info about Casa Tilo

https://fractalnyc.com/

http://vibe.camp

Listen in to this month's Network Call as Rick Benger and Synes Elischka introduce their Microsolidarity inspired projects: Liminal Learning and Cosy Club!We had some great follow-up conversations after each presentation and many came away inspired with new insights and ideas. What do these projects and approaches spark in you? - LINKS -Microsolidarity Summer Camp 2025Microsolidarity NewsletterFind out more about Liminal LearningGet news and see conversations with the Liminal Learning teamFollow RickFind out more about Synes's team management workIntentional Society's Developmental Practice Series (starting soon!)

Richard D. Bartlett talked with Jeannine Roberts to learn more about her approach to parenting. It’s a quest to understand more about her son Andrew Rose, co-founder of Fractal NYC: what is the magic ingredient that can make someone into such a generous and effective community organiser?Interview with Andrew here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nhPtZ1zPNUTw6wuDZg41X?si=eZ5F25s8QuCrOQQMvCoayA

websites mentioned:https://suppstacks.store/https://eltilo.casa/

Fractal NYC: http://fractalnyc.comCasa Tilo: http://eltilo.casa

Join in with this month's Network Call as we look through how the card deck has developed so far! If you'd like to see it for yourself and add your comments, find the Miro board here: Newsletter & Updates: microsolidarity.substack.comTelegram: https://t.me/microsolidarityMembership: https://opencollective.com/microsolidarity

In this interview Jocelyn is interviewing Kathrin for the 'after' shot of her one-month "notacoliving" community experience in Andalusia, Spain!Join them as they review the project's outcomes, and unpack some key learnings and growth experiences in Kathrin's hosting journey, and how the project unfolded!Some key themes they touch on are...Community Design & Structure - which frameworks and structures supported their community living? (with a specific look at the Community Mastery Board)Intention - how to hold a clear purpose while inviting co-creationLeadership & ResponsibilityIndividual vs. Collective NeedsFind out more here:Notacoliving website: https://giveandgrow.world/notacolivingFind us...Kathrin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrin-david-934a8a182/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrin__david/Jocelyn:Twitter: https://x.com/ames_for_joy

http://laurenuba.comhttp://eltilo.casa

Links:Yincubator invitation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVPZkENztKkutsOK_dZoUtoONNfSj7V_BJ9JaoP7kao/editYincubator Model: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mwiQZrwOAbyBeFTt6gvm7U7nYrBTxMRDJSHGW12D9Z0/editRich's blog on increasing hosting capacity: https://richdecibels.substack.com/p/use-this-map-to-self-evaluate-your

http://eltilo.casa

In this month's Network Call, Lotti Neubert and Jocelyn Ames hosted an exploration of the Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord - a relational tool for deepening connections. Let's say it's a helpful conversation starter to get you talking about what you really want, expect and desire to experience with someone.Listen in as we talk about clarifying and navigating conflicts of interest, and our experiences of bringing structured approaches into relationship-building.Could this be a relationship mapping tool that supports your important relationships? How would you use it?Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord: https://tinyurl.com/relationshipanarchysmorgasbord

🔗 The Membership Lottery for Borderland 2025 is open until February 25! More information here: https://talk.theborderland.se/main/In this episode, we discuss our experiences at Borderland 2024, exploring how Microsolidarity—the art of building trust in small groups—might transform large, self-organizing festivals.We reflect on the challenges of navigating such a sprawling, decentralized event: the disorientation that comes from not having a clear "home base" for a week, the struggle of balancing personal agency with surrender, and the surprising cultural tensions that arise when diverse preferences meet dominant aesthetics.We also sniff out ideas for creating intentional micro-structures—small groups, purpose-driven camps, and better onboarding processes—that can turn potentially overwhelming experiences into connective ones.Is it possible to craft spaces that feel like home within the chaos? Can we design better onboarding experiences for first-timers? And what does it take to truly let go and follow the flow?💬 Let us know your thoughts and further questions in the comments below!Find Rich on Twitter: @RichDecibelsAnd Synes on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@softaccesshttps://www.microsolidarity.cc/

Abi and Jocelyn are back for Part 3 of their discussions about co-living! In this episode they discuss the importance of conflict resolution, communication, and emotional support in co-living situations to build emotional resilience, trust and a sense of belonging at home. They also explored strategies for expressing needs within a group, the value of retrospectives and group activities, and ended our chat by sharing out vision of promoting conflict resolution skills to enhance group dynamics.

You can find the original conversation with Ioan & Josh here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/Microsolidarity/episodes/BridgeSpace-Commons-PDX--Microsolidarity-e1t5o7t Bridgespace website: https://www.bridgespacepdx.com/