See my wiki topic on knowledge commons, including What IS a knowledge commons? my vision.
How to create and manage a knowledge resource as a commons and involving many commoners. This topic has been coming into focus as a key concern in several places. The issues are both technical, having a system such as a wiki that is accessible and easy to use for large numbers, and social, having a commons goverance system in place that regulates as well as encouraging use.
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