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Lenses through which to look at the commons

- you might want to select one or two aspects of the commons, that you feel connected to through your own personal background. Use these as a kind of 'lens' through which to view the commons.

   Some 'lenses' for looking at the commons are:

    - the commons and business/economics

    - the commons and social action/ social entrepreneurship

   -  the politics of the commons

    - the history of the commons

    - the philosophical basis of the commons

    - the commons and the law

    - the commons and the Internet

    - the commons and the environment/creating a sustainable future (e.g. relating to climate change)

    - the commons as  way of life (being a commoner and 'commoning')

    - the commons and the future of culture and civilization

    - the commons and peace

    - (let us know of other 'lenses' that are not covered here that you would find useful to explore)