Social Infrastructure is the glue that binds communities together, and it is just as real as the infrastructure for water, power, or communications, although it's often harder to see. But Eric Klinenb...Show More
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fiercefab recommended:Dec 17th, 2019
Andrew Carnegie was complicated, but what he got right was the phrase “palaces for the people” — his term of endearment for libraries. These institutions are so necessary that if they didn’t exist we would need to invent them. This episode is a great reminder of all the reasons why.
dannyDec 17th, 2019
@fiercefab the library is such a wonderful idea. Me and @mm have built parts of Podyssey in them. I wonder what the future of big public spaces like libraries, community centers and parks are. I feel like there are corporate alternatives to each of them nowadays and that kinda scares me. And I wond...Show More
epekilis recommended:Apr 7th, 2019
An ode to the importance of libraries as social infrastructure; vital and evolving common spaces that help keep our communities healthy and connected.
dannyApr 7th, 2019
I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. Still spend time at the library working on Podyssey 😁
mmApr 8th, 2019
@epekilis - Just listened to and loved it! Thanks for echoing!
jspinelleApr 14th, 2019
Thanks for sharing! Very fitting for National Libraries Week!
mm recommended:Apr 8th, 2019
If you love libraries, you need to listen to this episode on why social infrastructure like libraries are so important to communities. 📚
jend recommended:Aug 20th, 2020
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