
Microsolidarity
Microsolidarity is an open research network developing patterns and practices for mutual aid communities. This is not a podcast exactly, more like an audio diary for people participating in the research.
If you prefer video to audio, you can find many of these recordings on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjcWjpjOqzbV9T3tSR6O7z_eic-Puqaa
More info at https://www.microsolidarity.cc
Latest episodes

Apr 7, 2020 • 1h 4min
Cultural Catalyst Network - conversation with Karl Steyaert & Richard D. Bartlett
Video of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/QL6ajLeaBA0
Karl shares his plans for a new community of practice he is about to launch; Rich gives feedback; then they get deeper into the personal questions of what it is like to be us doing this community weaving work at this time.
- digital connection with physical distance
- choosing which 1 thing to work on and which 9 things to put down (how to delegate)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy and how it applies to our roles
- going with the dao of life, moving from inspiration not obligation
- a 21st century ashram that is non dogmatic, a life giving structure that creates the routines and structures that bias towards healthy interior states
- practicing aikido, making music
Karl's recommended resources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1muX7TuVo-XiJujrRevxJW1MGAE6FgBD1ymZS6Mh8ze0/edit#
Cultural Catalyst Network: http://culturalcatalystnetwork.org/
More on microsolidarity here: http://microsolidarity.cc

Mar 20, 2020 • 28min
2x7x2 Relational Practice with Ronan Harrington and Richard D. Bartlett
A little taste to show you what we mean by microsolidarity: Ronan speaks for 7 minutes, Rich reflects back for 2 minutes, then they switch roles. An extremely simple relational practice that can make a big difference in less than half an hour.
http://microsolidarity.cc
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Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 5min
Markel Cormenzana and Richard D. Bartlett get to know each other
This is the first meeting between Markel Cormenzana and Rich. We get to know each other and talk about some of the design philosophy behind our work.
More info at microsolidarity.cc

Feb 11, 2020 • 59min
Microsolidarity in Maastricht pt 1
Bea + Josh are starting a new microsolidarity community in Maastricht in the Netherlands. This is their first conversation with Rich where they present their plans and seek his feedback. We talk about leadership, facilitation, boundaries, and the tension between abstraction and practice.
More info: microsolidarity.cc

Dec 13, 2019 • 32min
Nati and john talking about pods at Enspiral
More info at http://microsolidarity.cc/crewing and http://handbook.enspiral.com/guides/pods.html

Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 12min
Discussion about Crews at Enspiral Summer Retreat 2019
Here's a conversation recorded at the big annual gathering of Enspiral, talking about the very practical side of starting and running Crews. This recording is annotated with lots of links, over here:
https://www.microsolidarity.cc/discussing/enspiral-summer-retreat-feb-2019

Feb 15, 2019 • 46min
Research questions
Bernard Resch and Theodore Tapticalis, colleagues of Richard Bartlett, dive into the intricate world of micro solidarity and its pivotal role in community dynamics. They discuss the necessity of small, healthy groups in our digital age and the balance between secrecy and transparency within communities. The conversation covers the evolution of community development phases, the significance of physical spaces for fostering connections, and the emergence of inclusive governance models, shedding light on collaborative practices for personal growth and societal impact.