The Woodwide Web Teaches Us About Communities

Communities Are Foundational

Communities will be far more relevant to our wellbeing in the future. And, we have yet to scratch the surface in understanding what is needed to be in community.

Futurist and friend Ross Dawson writes, “Your focus should be not on yourself, but in bringing the networks to life around you. Enabling the immensely valuable connections that otherwise would be gaps lost opportunities for human connection and value creation.”

The underground networks of plants, trees and fungi under our feet can connect as a supportive network and web. German forester Peter Wohlleben named this network the “Woodwide Web.” It is through the mycelium network (fungi) that trees “communicate.” Perhaps it’s time for humans to build the next generation communities that connect us in more meaningful and intelligent ways; as creators?

But it takes effort, different thinking and intention to do so. Like anything in life. When we’re able to create thriving communities, they can then become the heartbeat of society.

Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon

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