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Convivial Infrastructures

Systemic Problem

Most digital infrastructures increase dependency rather than autonomy. They extract value rather than distribute it. They centralize control rather than enable participation.

Existing Landscape

Digital infrastructure development is dominated by corporate and state actors with little participatory governance.

What We Build

We design commons-based systems, peer-to-peer platforms, and governance toolkits that increase collective autonomy.

Our Role

This is a cross-cutting research and design program that informs all our initiatives.

Evaluation Strategy

We assess autonomy, participation, and sustainability of infrastructures.

Opportunities

We welcome research and design partners interested in convivial infrastructure.