"Not all communication is dialogue. Dialogue is shared exploration towards greater understanding, connection, or possibility. Any communication that fits this definition, the Co-Intelligence Institute considers dialogue. Communication that doesn't fit this definition, we don't call dialogue."

Meet the Social Monks. They are currently traveling across the United States documenting good things that people do for each other. The Social Monks are completely reliant on the good will of people they meet. But by broadcasting their experiences on the internet, they are able to meet more and more good people.

Dan Burden explains what makes the walkability of a community so valuable. He ties walkability - and cities that are built for people rather than cars - to quality of life, which has dropped in America over the past several decades.

"This literature review and synthesis aims at developing a knowledge base to inform the Ministry of Education on how to develop, implement, and maintain online communities of practice (CoPs), and how communication technologies can be used to support them."

" In response to questions about how to start a new community site, conference or set of related forums for an ongoing group, in 1994 I made this first draft of a list of principles to consider. This list is about attitude and approach to people rather than interface and economics. "

Thinking about building or hosting an online community? Looking for specific tips, tools and ideas?

What is the desired outcome for the group? What is the INTENT?

The therapeutic value of blogging becomes a focus of study

"We know what healthy communities look like—there are many success stories out there, and they've been described in detail. What Block provides in this inspiring new book is an exploration of the exact way community can emerge from fragmentation. How is community built? How does the transformation occur? What fundamental shifts are involved?"