Preface

      Since you've made the choice to try to read this novella, I ask that you do so only if you can approach it in a certain frame of mind and attitude. If you find you aren't able to experience the novella in the manner indicated below, it's best if you not continue trying to read it.

      The novella has been written for those specially selected readers who are genuinely interested in the possibility of actually participating in a cooperative commonwealth community enterprise. Reflect mindfully at this point whether you have the requisite interest indicated that would allow you to continue.

      Only if you're convinced that a new form of political-economic-social system must be produced to replace the soul-destroying machinations of the fascistic capitalistic derangement we now suffer under will you have a chance of understanding this novella.

Do Not Proceed Unless You Possess A Genuine Interest in Cooperative Community

Prerequisite Capabilities

      I've constructed the novella so that serious readers can vicariously experience the planning, formation, and maintenance of an actual community. As you read the novella, you should enter into a form of psychic engagement with the story's characters and events, leading to actual mental involvement with the persons and situations as if you were a part of the narrative.

      Do not, in other words, experience the novella as you might an ordinary novel or article: that is, in a manner in which you stand apart from the story being narrated, the characters' personal feelings and actions, and hold yourself aloof from the entire phenomenon. If you find you're incapable of personally involving yourself in the story, I'd suggest you not try to read the novella.

      If you participate in the novella appropriately, completing the screening and training exercises, and find that you are intellectually and financially qualified for participation in the cooperative commonwealth community enterprise, follow the guidelines provided and make the appropriate contact with the author through the email address provided.

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