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cooperative-management
The mesocosm and tent communities operate on cooperative, nonprofit principles inspired by the Mondragon plan, balancing autonomy with mutual support.
1 chapter across 1 book
Blue Mars (1997)Kim Stanley Robinson
Chapter 12
Sax drives up Arsia Mons and reflects on the emotional and environmental crises facing Mars and Earth, including an impending ice age and ongoing social conflicts. He plans a conference at Sabishii to address terraforming challenges and governance, while navigating political tensions and the practical difficulties of maintaining life-support infrastructure on Mars. The chapter also details the precarious nature of mesocosm habitats and the cooperative efforts to manage them amid revolutionary upheaval.