Scenarios about 'knowledge commons'
Knowledge commons refers to information, data, and intellectual resources that are collectively managed and freely accessible to all members of a community. This concept extends beyond traditional property rights, emphasizing collaborative stewardship of knowledge as a shared resource rather than a private commodity. In alternate history scenarios, different approaches to knowledge commons could fundamentally alter technological development, scientific progress, and social organization across civilizations.
What If Academic Publishing Took a Different Path?
Exploring the alternate timeline where academic publishing evolved without commercial publishers dominating the field, fundamentally altering how research is shared, evaluated, and accessed worldwide.