# Commons **URL:** https://www.infiniteconversations.com/c/commons/27.md [Latest](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/tags.md) --- ## [Regular Weekly Coworking Spaces for Workers & Members! Tuesdays, 9:30-11am MT](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/regular-weekly-coworking-spaces-for-workers-members-tuesdays-9-30-11am-mt/8344)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/regular-weekly-coworking-spaces-for-workers-members-tuesdays-9-30-11am-mt/8344 "2026-10-22T21:56:52Z")
Starting Oct. 27th, Cosmos is hosting regular virtual coworking space on Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11am Mountain Time on the Community Zoom Line. What are virtual coworking spaces? These online synchronous spaces are for Cosmos … --- ## [Member Dialogue Session #2: Creativity Course (October 15th, 5pm MT)](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/member-dialogue-session-2-creativity-course-october-15th-5pm-mt/8296)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/member-dialogue-session-2-creativity-course-october-15th-5pm-mt/8296 "2026-10-19T16:53:15Z")
This forum thread is dedicated to the Member Dialogue meetup happening on Monday, October 12th, 2026. RSVP here. Co-hosted by: Ellen and Marco Open to: Cosmos Co-op members Join on the Community zoom line: http://cosm… --- ## [Member Dialogue Session #1: Creativity Course (October 12th, 12pm MT)](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/member-dialogue-session-1-creativity-course-october-12th-12pm-mt/8295)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/member-dialogue-session-1-creativity-course-october-12th-12pm-mt/8295 "2026-10-13T17:25:08Z")
This forum thread is dedicated to the Member Dialogue meetup happening on Monday, October 12th, 2026. RSVP here. Co-hosted by: Gennifrey and C. Savery Open to: Cosmos Co-op members Join on the Community zoom line: htt… --- ## [Towards a Cosmos-wide AI policy position](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/towards-a-cosmos-wide-ai-policy-position/7826)
**Author:** [@Gennifrey\_Edwards](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Gennifrey_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/towards-a-cosmos-wide-ai-policy-position/7826 "2026-10-10T15:10:09Z")
Many people know that I am not a big fan of AI, or perhaps of the discourse around AI. I worked for many years as a scientist on AI research including on areas that eventually were included in the Large Language Models (… --- ## ["What's Distinct About Your Literary Community? The Thinkers Gazette Wants to Know"](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/whats-distinct-about-your-literary-community-the-thinkers-gazette-wants-to-know/8278)
**Author:** [@mnhlwaqas1](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/mnhlwaqas1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/whats-distinct-about-your-literary-community-the-thinkers-gazette-wants-to-know/8278 "2026-10-04T07:42:58Z")
Hi all, (@metapsy-editors ) I’m a rising high school senior, and I’m the founder and editor of the Thinker’s Gazette. This publication focuses on socio-economic analysis and spotlighting unheard perspectives often missi… --- ## [Wanna help shape one of Cosmos' business ventures?](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/wanna-help-shape-one-of-cosmos-business-ventures/8225)
**Author:** [@michiko](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/michiko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/wanna-help-shape-one-of-cosmos-business-ventures/8225 "2026-09-29T20:18:28Z")
The Cosmos Co-op Client Services sub-circle is looking for members who are interested in both doing work to run the Client Services business, and subsequently shape how we run things! If you’re interested, send me, Mich… --- ## [Cool book find](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cool-book-find/8159)
**Author:** [@Neuroticdog](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Neuroticdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cool-book-find/8159 "2026-09-03T19:39:51Z")
I occasionally check my building book exchange. Yesterday someone ditched a six volume edition of Edward Gibbons, “The Roman Empire”. It’s dated 1902 so, not exactly an early rare edition but still a cool find. The qual… --- ## [Creative Showcase featuring Cosmos Members! - 26 August 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/creative-showcase-featuring-cosmos-members-26-august-2026/8152)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/creative-showcase-featuring-cosmos-members-26-august-2026/8152 "2026-08-27T15:14:27Z")
Hi @cosmos-creatives and @cosmos-supporters ! Sorry for the very late notice… This is to announce we’re continuing the monthly tradition of Creative Showcases on THIS WEDNESDAY, August 26th! Due to some weirdness with o… --- ## [Constraints - and why Cosmos needs them.](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/constraints-and-why-cosmos-needs-them/8082)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/constraints-and-why-cosmos-needs-them/8082 "2026-08-24T18:40:51Z")
Cosmos Cafe “Constraints in Creative & Community Life” taking place 2pm MT on Wednesday August 19th @ http://cosmos.coop/zoom/community Exploring the Positive Effects of Constraints Please start by taking … --- ## [Crisis, Creativity, and Cooperation Beyond the Fringe - 13 Aug 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/crisis-creativity-and-cooperation-beyond-the-fringe-13-aug-2026/8141)
**Author:** [@madrush](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/madrush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/crisis-creativity-and-cooperation-beyond-the-fringe-13-aug-2026/8141 "2026-08-20T00:17:32Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/crisis-creativity-and-cooperation-beyond-the-fringe/ Date/Time: 13 Aug 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cosmos Co-op is a platform cooperative building an equitabl… --- ## [Artists Block Workshop (August 18) - 18 Aug 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/artists-block-workshop-august-18-18-aug-2026/8103)
**Author:** [@madrush](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/madrush)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/artists-block-workshop-august-18-18-aug-2026/8103 "2026-08-11T18:06:10Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/artists-block-workshop-august-18/ Date/Time: 18 Aug 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Get un-stuck! Third Tuesday of August 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Creative blocks a… --- ## [Summer reading recommendations from the Cosmos community](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/summer-reading-recommendations-from-the-cosmos-community/7985)
**Author:** [@skyepratt](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/skyepratt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/summer-reading-recommendations-from-the-cosmos-community/7985 "2026-08-11T17:28:53Z")
Share your summer reading recommendations What’s on your summer reading list? We’d love to hear what books the Cosmos community is enjoying this season, or planning to enjoy soon! We may feature a selection of commun… --- ## [Ecocivilization Coalition launches Tuesday. Let's have a Cosmos Co-op presence?](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/ecocivilization-coalition-launches-tuesday-lets-have-a-cosmos-co-op-presence/8077)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/ecocivilization-coalition-launches-tuesday-lets-have-a-cosmos-co-op-presence/8077 "2026-08-04T20:04:57Z")
Jeremy Lent is part of a coalition forming around his new book Ecocivilization. And I see lots of alignment for Cosmos Cooperative’s participation (and Fractal Praxis, my intellectual work which is significantly influenc… --- ## [Daily Changing the World Soap Box](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/daily-changing-the-world-soap-box/8000)
**Author:** [@ellenkdance](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/ellenkdance)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/daily-changing-the-world-soap-box/8000 "2026-07-30T18:19:16Z")
This is a space to stand on a soap box and shout, rant, vent, praise, preach whatever verb of your choice about your thoughts and feelings on changing the world, the world changing you, us and everything. Subject can … --- ## [Am I doing this right?!](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/am-i-doing-this-right/7977)
**Author:** [@larsenclose](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/larsenclose)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/am-i-doing-this-right/7977 "2026-07-25T21:45:50Z")
Hi, I just finished and published an essay and thought I would share. The essay is about the default failure(s) to know oneself common to contemporary minds, and calls for the thinking it forecloses. I think this is may… --- ## [a break from assumptions — an invocation and commentary on cognition](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/a-break-from-assumptions-an-invocation-and-commentary-on-cognition/8055)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/a-break-from-assumptions-an-invocation-and-commentary-on-cognition/8055 "2026-07-25T07:06:20Z")
the reading: the text: whatever lies you let slip through the supple sieve of your mind may amount in you root and stem of your suffering sympathetical illusions make cruel mistresses. the brain fills in the blank… --- ## [Members Morning Hangout — August 4, 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/members-morning-hangout-august-4-2026/8054)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/members-morning-hangout-august-4-2026/8054 "2026-07-23T17:10:09Z")
Hi everyone! We’re doing another Members Morning Hangout on Tuesday, August 4th, 10 to 11am MDT. Here’s the event details: Basically: bring a cup of coffee and just hang out with your fellow members! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Creative Showcase - featuring Cosmos Members! - 22 Jul 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/creative-showcase-featuring-cosmos-members-22-jul-2026/7964)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/creative-showcase-featuring-cosmos-members-22-jul-2026/7964 "2026-07-22T23:09:22Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/creative-showcase-featuring-cosmos-members/ Date/Time: 22 Jul 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 23 Sep 2026 7:30 pm Have you been working on something creative, and now you… --- ## [Artists Block Workshop - 20 Jul 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/artists-block-workshop-20-jul-2026/7991)
**Author:** [@mindful\_ai](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/mindful_ai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/artists-block-workshop-20-jul-2026/7991 "2026-07-22T13:32:12Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/artists-block-workshop/ Date/Time: 20 Jul 2026 @ 11:00 am - 17 Aug 2026 12:30 pm Get un-stuck! Third Monday of July & August 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Creative … --- ## [Cosmos Café - Music Edition](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cosmos-cafe-music-edition/3053)
**Author:** [@Douggins](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Douggins)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cosmos-cafe-music-edition/3053 "2026-07-19T11:19:56Z")
Proposals are percolating brews, waiting for the right time-space for an introduction to our ever-growing, always-pulsating Cosmos Café menu and calendar. Give the proposal a like if you think a discussion on this topic … --- ## [When One Metaphor Isn't Enough—The Lives of Metaphorical Fluid People](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/when-one-metaphor-isnt-enough-the-lives-of-metaphorical-fluid-people/2731)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Stumpf](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Michael_Stumpf)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/when-one-metaphor-isnt-enough-the-lives-of-metaphorical-fluid-people/2731 "2026-07-15T19:44:15Z")
A Spin on Religion & Spirituality in the 21st Century,How Do We Embrace the Lives & Ways of the Mystery of the Moment?What is the Currency of a Well Crafted Metaphor/s for Engaging Life? --- ## [Members Morning Hangout! - 14 Jul 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/members-morning-hangout-14-jul-2026/7963)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/members-morning-hangout-14-jul-2026/7963 "2026-07-14T15:22:34Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/members-morning-hangout/ Date/Time: 14 Jul 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Grab a cup of joe or tea and join your fellow Cosmos Co-op members for a morning star… --- ## [Cosmos Co-Working Session - 13 Jul 2026](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cosmos-co-working-session-13-jul-2026/7962)
**Author:** [@mindful\_ai](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/mindful_ai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/cosmos-co-working-session-13-jul-2026/7962 "2026-07-09T20:01:25Z")
Originally published at: https://cosmos.coop/events/cosmos-co-working-session/ Date/Time: 13 Jul 2026 @ 11:00 am - 10 Aug 2026 12:30 pm Want some company while you create? Join us for Cosmos Co-Work! In this sessi… --- ## [Ideas for invigorating further the Co-op](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/ideas-for-invigorating-further-the-co-op/8003)
**Author:** [@Gennifrey\_Edwards](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Gennifrey_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/ideas-for-invigorating-further-the-co-op/8003 "2026-07-07T15:45:54Z")
As many of our members and fellow travellers must be aware, Cosmos Co-op is at a crossroads. We have had an influx of capital which we are using to drive development of the co-op, but that money won’t last forever. So we… --- ## [Workshop for Community Resilience Building and Emergency Preparedness! Hosted by Member Manager El Sealey](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/workshop-for-community-resilience-building-and-emergency-preparedness-hosted-by-member-manager-el-sealey/8002)
**Author:** [@eljsealey](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/eljsealey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/workshop-for-community-resilience-building-and-emergency-preparedness-hosted-by-member-manager-el-sealey/8002 "2026-07-06T20:31:41Z")
Hi Folks, I run a workshop for emergency preparedness and resilience building called Bunker Not Required, and would love to see you there! In this workshop we focus on building healthy relationships with our local commu… --- ## [Delany Group - News and Opportunities](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/delany-group-news-and-opportunities/7989)
**Author:** [@Gennifrey\_Edwards](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Gennifrey_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/delany-group-news-and-opportunities/7989 "2026-07-01T15:32:59Z")
I wanted to post a general update about the ongoing activity of our Samuel R. Delany Reading Group for the broader community. The group is very small - currently, there are just three of us who meet each week - but the e… --- ## [Free Co-working Space Available to Cosmos Co-op Members](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/free-co-working-space-available-to-cosmos-co-op-members/7952)
**Author:** [@michiko](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/michiko)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/free-co-working-space-available-to-cosmos-co-op-members/7952 "2026-06-17T16:09:05Z")
Wednesday, June 17and 24 3-6PM 1212 Carolina Ave. Longmont, CO 80501 This is a shoe’s off house, indoor shoes welcome. Hi there! I’m running an at-home experiment to invite more community into my life and home. On We… --- ## [I'm gonna apply for Colorado Creative Change Leaders program. Seeking input!](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/im-gonna-apply-for-colorado-creative-change-leaders-program-seeking-input/7934)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/im-gonna-apply-for-colorado-creative-change-leaders-program-seeking-input/7934 "2026-06-11T20:06:07Z")
Hi all, when I visited the recent Colorado Creative Industries Summit I was firmly encouraged by two different people to apply for this statewide creative leadership program: https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-change-l… --- ## [What is Fractal Praxis?](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/what-is-fractal-praxis/7925)
**Author:** [@care\_save](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/care_save)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/what-is-fractal-praxis/7925 "2026-05-29T17:12:10Z")
Hi folks — lemme start with a thank you to @ksv and @ellenkdance from prompting me to do this over lunch at ICON yesterday! :revolving\_hearts: I’m sharing here the first episode of my solo podcast, released weekly for 3… --- ## [Announcement for Monday, May 4th : Writers' Workshops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/announcement-for-monday-may-4th-writers-workshops-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/7856)
**Author:** [@Gennifrey\_Edwards](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/u/Gennifrey_Edwards)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/t/announcement-for-monday-may-4th-writers-workshops-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/7856 "2026-05-22T18:04:25Z")
I think we may need an announcement channel for this kind of thing. Next up: Monday, May 4th, 4 PM PST/7 PM EST Writers’ Workshops: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Karen Vorhees (@ksv ) will be moderating a discussion … [Next page](https://www.infiniteconversations.com/c/commons/27.md?page=1)