Lesson 1: Michel Bauwens’ Story & Why Commons Matter

In this video, Michel shares his personal journey from corporate executive to founder of the P2P Foundation and one of the earliest voices connecting peer-to-peer models with blockchain.

You’ll hear:

• Why he believes Web3 creates a new opportunity for decentralized cooperation.
• How seed forms (small experiments outside the dominant system) drive real social change.
• His reflections on human nature: how both self-interest and collaboration can co-exist in well-designed systems.

Watch to understand why Michel’s vision is so relevant today.