Common Work

Eric Garcetti, Mayor of LA, was on the most recent episode of The Ezra Klein Show, and he was an absolute pleasure to listen to. You can give it a listen [here].

My biggest takeaway from the discussion had to do with the concept of 'common work' that Eric brought up. Actions speak louder than words, especially when it comes to integrating multiple different groups, and when two or more groups of people actually work on something, say building out a shared neighborhood park, that 'common work' can serve as a major unifying impetus for those different groups much more so than simply asking groups to 'tolerate' one another.

This concept of common work also helps explain why the vibes on Cent are so good despite the amazing differences between the diverse user base. While fun, responding to bounties can also be described as work - work that most users understand as being worthwhile not just because they benefit financially, but because it's necessary to ensure the continued development of Cent for themselves and the greater network in the months and (hopefully) years ahead.