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Failed Utopias: Socialist Communes in the 19thCentury

Sophie Hammond discusses the socialist utopias of the 19th century, why they failed, and what can be gained by reconsidering their origins and visionary goals.

A current utopia?: Twin Oaks

Georgia Woodroffe

Aug 24, 2018

1 min read

In Virginia, an ecovillage and international community of around 100 people share everything, including clothing and childcare. Founded in 1967, and inspired by the book "Walden Two" by B. F. Skinner, the community is based on behaviourist theories surrounding utopia. #ecovillage #waldentwo #egalitarian #nonviolence #sustainability

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