Sure, I think one of the best ways to form a small group is to 1) have a passionate desire to help others, 2) have a couple ideas (to start) of what you want to discuss, and 3) have a couple of ideas of a local place to meet. Then pick a date/time and invite your friends/enemies/anyone else you think might be interested.
My method was to have a discussion topic and prepare a short intro to the topic. Then after your intro hopefully the group will take over and discuss.
I have hundreds of topic outlines but I always encourage people to develop their own topics.
You can use internet/social media to announce group meetings but you need face to face meetings to develop trust and real relationships.
Thanks Niklaus for your response. So these are intended to be discussion groups? Is there an intention to build them into something more? If so, what, and what does that look like?
Yes, it is best that knowledge, and hopefully wisdom, precedes action. What activities the group engages in is up to the group to decide.
One group might decide that they need to destroy a bothersome ring of power, another group may decide to join together for defense against a group of evil wizards, and a different group may decide to start their own religious movement.
Ok, I see. And that makes sense with a non-hierarchical group structure. Do you initially invite people to the group with a vision of what you want it to do or be? What would you do if you initiated the group and then it wanted to do something you didn't want to do? Just start over with new group invites?
Yes I have always had a vision for what the group might be or do. The group never ends up being exactly what I envisioned. Sometimes it gets close to my vision. People are stubborn and refuse to do what I want them to do.😁
Sure, groups disband, sometimes deliberately, sometimes de facto. Sometimes they divide. It’s all part of the fun!
Yeah I’ve had that experience too with creating groups for various purposes. I probably get too attached to my vision. What kind of visions have you had for these small groups?
I confess that up until 17 essays ago, the majority of content was written by Niklas. I had writer’s blocked for a few years and this was to get my juices flowing again.
Rather, they were short essays/introductions to topics he’d discuss at his meetups. He used to have them weekly, but stopped in recent years. He comes from a political background and was more involved in community organizing than I personally am. At least, I haven’t been interested since at least 2012.
In the near future, I’ll be starting a meetup for Organarchy, but I won’t be doing any community organizing other than interest-based outreach. “Winning” in this particular case, I believe was centered around political interests.
I see, thank you for clarifying. Do you have any intentions toward what your interest-based outreach is meant to generate? Is there a doing you have in mind as process or end-goal beyond raising awareness?
I have so many ideas, and I’m glad you asked. I’ll limit the answers to this and the previous post.
Niklas and I were once eager to join forces with others to invest in land for homesteading, but my enthusiasm has evolved over the past couple of years. Now, what really excites me is the idea of community gardens. With so many people passionate about land (whether they’re seeking it or already own it), I see a wonderful opportunity to shift the focus to something more accessible and collaborative.
Imagine connecting with landowners who are open to renting or selling a small parcel (maybe just an acre) for the purpose of creating vibrant community gardens? It might sound ambitious, but with the right network and a spirit of cooperation, there’s potential!Together, we could inspire people to look beyond the grocery store aisles and discover the joy and health benefits of growing their own organic food.
And the impact could go even further. Depending on the size and dedication of our network, we could share our harvests with those in need, feeding the homeless or anyone hungry in our communities. This not only provides nourishment but also encourages people to consider alternatives to conventional support systems. There’s even the potential for a work exchange: volunteers could help tend the gardens in return for fresh eggs and produce, and foster a true sense of teamwork and shared abundance.
There was a time when I was deeply passionate about collecting donated computer parts from generous customers, and building fully functional computers to donate to a women’s shelter in Tampa. Every week, I’d visit the shelter and teach basic computer skills to women who lacked them. The main goal was to empower them with the tools and confidence they needed to pursue independence, making a return to their abusers a far less appealing option.
Many of the women had children with them, and learning essential computer skills opened doors to entry-level jobs that could help them rebuild their lives. I often dream of reigniting this mission, but this time focusing on providing laptops and PCs, along with practical training in securing remote work opportunities. This way, even if childcare costs are a concern, these women (and men in need) can still access meaningful employment and take steps toward a brighter, self-sufficient future.
This is the kind of outreach I used to do, and would absolutely love to do it again. It very well might become an Organarchy mission!
There’s more in the next post. Keeping this as short as possible.
I agree with this. What ways does Organarchy recommend for forming small anarchy groups? What do the small groups do?
Sure, I think one of the best ways to form a small group is to 1) have a passionate desire to help others, 2) have a couple ideas (to start) of what you want to discuss, and 3) have a couple of ideas of a local place to meet. Then pick a date/time and invite your friends/enemies/anyone else you think might be interested.
My method was to have a discussion topic and prepare a short intro to the topic. Then after your intro hopefully the group will take over and discuss.
I have hundreds of topic outlines but I always encourage people to develop their own topics.
You can use internet/social media to announce group meetings but you need face to face meetings to develop trust and real relationships.
Thanks Niklaus for your response. So these are intended to be discussion groups? Is there an intention to build them into something more? If so, what, and what does that look like?
Yes, it is best that knowledge, and hopefully wisdom, precedes action. What activities the group engages in is up to the group to decide.
One group might decide that they need to destroy a bothersome ring of power, another group may decide to join together for defense against a group of evil wizards, and a different group may decide to start their own religious movement.
Your group must decide.
Ok, I see. And that makes sense with a non-hierarchical group structure. Do you initially invite people to the group with a vision of what you want it to do or be? What would you do if you initiated the group and then it wanted to do something you didn't want to do? Just start over with new group invites?
Yes I have always had a vision for what the group might be or do. The group never ends up being exactly what I envisioned. Sometimes it gets close to my vision. People are stubborn and refuse to do what I want them to do.😁
Sure, groups disband, sometimes deliberately, sometimes de facto. Sometimes they divide. It’s all part of the fun!
Yeah I’ve had that experience too with creating groups for various purposes. I probably get too attached to my vision. What kind of visions have you had for these small groups?
I confess that up until 17 essays ago, the majority of content was written by Niklas. I had writer’s blocked for a few years and this was to get my juices flowing again.
Rather, they were short essays/introductions to topics he’d discuss at his meetups. He used to have them weekly, but stopped in recent years. He comes from a political background and was more involved in community organizing than I personally am. At least, I haven’t been interested since at least 2012.
In the near future, I’ll be starting a meetup for Organarchy, but I won’t be doing any community organizing other than interest-based outreach. “Winning” in this particular case, I believe was centered around political interests.
@Niklas, would you mind clarifying?
I see, thank you for clarifying. Do you have any intentions toward what your interest-based outreach is meant to generate? Is there a doing you have in mind as process or end-goal beyond raising awareness?
I have so many ideas, and I’m glad you asked. I’ll limit the answers to this and the previous post.
Niklas and I were once eager to join forces with others to invest in land for homesteading, but my enthusiasm has evolved over the past couple of years. Now, what really excites me is the idea of community gardens. With so many people passionate about land (whether they’re seeking it or already own it), I see a wonderful opportunity to shift the focus to something more accessible and collaborative.
Imagine connecting with landowners who are open to renting or selling a small parcel (maybe just an acre) for the purpose of creating vibrant community gardens? It might sound ambitious, but with the right network and a spirit of cooperation, there’s potential!Together, we could inspire people to look beyond the grocery store aisles and discover the joy and health benefits of growing their own organic food.
And the impact could go even further. Depending on the size and dedication of our network, we could share our harvests with those in need, feeding the homeless or anyone hungry in our communities. This not only provides nourishment but also encourages people to consider alternatives to conventional support systems. There’s even the potential for a work exchange: volunteers could help tend the gardens in return for fresh eggs and produce, and foster a true sense of teamwork and shared abundance.
There was a time when I was deeply passionate about collecting donated computer parts from generous customers, and building fully functional computers to donate to a women’s shelter in Tampa. Every week, I’d visit the shelter and teach basic computer skills to women who lacked them. The main goal was to empower them with the tools and confidence they needed to pursue independence, making a return to their abusers a far less appealing option.
Many of the women had children with them, and learning essential computer skills opened doors to entry-level jobs that could help them rebuild their lives. I often dream of reigniting this mission, but this time focusing on providing laptops and PCs, along with practical training in securing remote work opportunities. This way, even if childcare costs are a concern, these women (and men in need) can still access meaningful employment and take steps toward a brighter, self-sufficient future.
This is the kind of outreach I used to do, and would absolutely love to do it again. It very well might become an Organarchy mission!
There’s more in the next post. Keeping this as short as possible.