Business as Unusual: Crossing the boundaries of the known

In the Business as Unusual course, which is part of the Information Services Design programme at Masaryk University, we are currently working on an assignment that forces us to reconsider everything we have previously taken for granted about economic organizations.

📝 The Assignment

The task is to design an entirely new model of economic organization that transcends the boundaries of traditional business thinking. This is not merely about improving the existing system but rather about boldly exploring entirely new possibilities—finding ways in which the economy can bring meaning and value in a broader context.

The Business as Unusual course does not limit itself to conventional views on the economy or organizations. It encourages us to think about deeper questions: What role does an economic organization play in society? What values does it create? And what should it even mean?

The assignment poses several fundamental questions that aim to create a “radically” new concept:

What metaphors or symbols can represent an organization that “functions completely differently”?
How can an organization establish relationships with communities, companies, or individuals, etc., to move beyond the mere “logic of transactions”?
How can ownership and management be defined so that they are collective, fair, and meaningful?
What values should the organization create, and why should it even exist?
And so on.

This approach forces us to step outside the comfort zone of conventional thinking.

🧠 What Thoughts Guide Me?

In formulating my proposal, I focus on three key ideas that help me transcend conventional thinking:

Value Beyond Financial Profit: I am thinking about what value means if it is not defined only in financial terms. Could it be ecosystem regeneration, community strengthening, or the spread of knowledge?
New Forms of Relationships: I am considering how an organization could function in relationships that are not based on transactions but on mutual support and growth.
Structures Without Traditional Ownership: I am exploring possibilities for collective governance, where the organization is not the property of one person or corporation, but exists for its purpose.
And I might also try some other ideas 🙂

This work gives me the opportunity to explore the economy as a space for creating new values—not only financial but also cultural, environmental, and social. I believe that such models have the potential to respond to the challenges we face today and open the way to a more sustainable and meaningful future.

🔍 At the Beginning of the Journey: Divergence of Thoughts

I am currently in the first phase of the double diamond process – the divergent part (More about the double diamond methodology can be read here: „Design Council. (n.d.). The double diamond.“, „UX Planet. (2020, June 25). Double Diamond Design Process and Its Variations.“, „Design Council. (n.d.). Framework for innovation.“, „Doing Projects Wiki. (n.d.). Double Diamond in Project Management.“). This phase is the moment when everything opens up. The prompts given in the Business as Unusual course are guiding me to map out a wide range of possible concepts. The assignment challenges me to create a new model for economic organization, and at this point, my goal is to explore as many paths and approaches as possible without limiting my imagination.

Exploring Possibilities and Laying the Foundations

In the divergent phase, I focus on exploring a wide spectrum of ideas, using various perspectives and sources of inspiration. The given dimensions, such as new metaphors, relationships, or the meaning of existence, guide me to ask questions that break traditional ways of thinking. For example, I think about how an organization could function without a purely transactional logic, focusing more on regeneration and sharing.

I find inspiration in natural ecosystems, community models, and technological innovations that introduce new ways of collaboration. This process is not just about finding specific answers, but rather about creating a space where unexpected ideas and connections can emerge.

While I give myself the freedom to search and discover, I am aware that some ideas will be abandoned over time. However, each idea, no matter how small it seems, contributes to the overall picture and forms the foundation for the next phases. Divergence is thus not only about generating possibilities but also about openness and the courage to think differently.

🎨 Diversity of Concepts: A Wide Spectrum of Ideas from Which I Will Select

At this stage, I am focusing on various areas that inspire me and could serve as the foundation for my final proposal. I am looking for new paths and connections, using my imagination to cover as broad a range of topics as possible, which I perceive as significant not only for myself but also for society at large. The diversity of approaches and ideas allows me to think in broader contexts and look for surprising links between seemingly distant worlds.

Key areas (which could be numerous) that I am currently considering:

🕊️🌍 Diversity – Openness to New Directions: This is just an initial selection of areas. New ideas may emerge later due to fresh stimuli or deeper reflection, further expanding this range.
🏳️‍🌈❤️ LGBTQIA+: The issues of equality and inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community have long intrigued me. How could a new economic model contribute to actively supporting this community and ensuring equal opportunities?
🛡️💻 Cybersecurity: My professional experience leads me to consider an organization that bridges innovation with security. Could security be not only a foundation but also a driving force for development and growth?
💻📄 Digitalization of the Czech State: Efficient and accessible digital public administration is crucial for modern society. I am interested in a model that would provide citizens with better services and higher efficiency.
✌️🌍 Contributing to Resolving the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Global Wars: How can an economic organization contribute to conflict resolution? I am exploring ways it could support peace through systemic actions—such as humanitarian aid, technological support, or innovative financing.
⚖️🕵️‍♂️ Ethical Hacking: Ethical hacking, which involves using hacker methods to protect systems and detect weaknesses, is a specific area I see as important. I haven’t included it under cybersecurity because it represents its own domain focused on active defense and proactive solutions. It also connects technical knowledge with an ethical framework and has the potential to contribute to the public good beyond traditional security, such as uncovering corruption or preventing digital fraud.
🔄➕ And More

Openness to new directions remains crucial, as new stimuli or topics may emerge at any time, completely shifting the direction of this project. This flexibility allows me to respond to unexpected challenges and take into account a wider spectrum of inspirations.

As I progressively formulate a broad spectrum of concepts for a new economic organization, I approach their random re-evaluation using six key criteria. This approach allows me to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for further development of each idea. The criteria include:

Transcending Boundaries (A): I focus on whether the ideas push beyond conventional ways of thinking and open up space for innovative and bold scenarios.
Engagement in Discourse (B): I assess whether the ideas resonate with current societal issues and have the potential to inspire or engage others.
Originality (C): I evaluate how unique and unpredictable the proposals are, aiming to avoid conventional solutions.
Dimensions of the Concept (D):
- What symbol, metaphor, or idea best represents the concept?
- How would the organization collaborate with others and introduce innovative forms of relationships?
- Does the management and ownership structure differ, aligning with modern approaches?
- What purpose does the organization serve for the community or society, and what value does it bring?
Feasibility (E): I assess whether the proposal is sufficiently developed and has the potential to be implemented, even at a basic level.
Creativity and Boldness (F): I look for whether the ideas are daring and innovative, offering new perspectives and approaches.

This process helps me not only sort the ideas but also explore ways to develop and test them. The result will be a list of concepts that have undergone this analysis and have potential for further development.

Basic Overview of Ideas to Be Developed in the Next Part of the Article:

🕊️🌍 Various:

Resource Sharing Network
Local Time Economy
Universal Skills Bank
Decentralized Energy Cooperatives
Regenerative Investment Ecosystem
Reciprocal Hospitality Economy
Urban Micro-Economies
Ecosystem Restoration Corporation
Knowledge Sharing Economy
Food Waste Regenerative Network

🏳️‍🌈❤️ LGBTQIA+:

The Queery Network
Circular Queery Economy
Queery Metaverse
The Queery Academy
Queery Advocacy Hub

🛡️💻 Cybersecurity:

Cybersecurity Co-Op
Vulnerability Sharing Network
Decentralized Cyber Defense Network
Cybersecurity Academy for Marginalized Groups
Values-Based Cybersecurity Ecosystem

💻📄 Digitalization of Czechia:

AI-Governed Public Service Portal
Blockchain-Based Participatory Budgeting
National Digital Innovation Lab
Public Service Digital Accelerator
National Digital Sandbox
National Digital Forum
State Digital Transformation Fund

✌️🌍 Addressing the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Solving/Preventing Global Conflicts:

Peace and Recovery Cooperative
Support for Local Businesses
Infrastructure Reconstruction
Energy Independence
Education and Digitalization
War Refugee Repatriation Program
Peace Diplomacy Fund
Peaceful Sustainable Development Economy
Mutual Dependency and Transitional Cooperation Economy
Isolation Sanctions and New Global Alliances Economy
Economy of Destruction and Reorganization: Total Isolation with Global Interest Transformation
Global Peace Assurance and Military Conflict Elimination Economy
Global Peace Transformation Economy and UN Reform

⚖️🕵️‍♂️ Ethical Hacking:

The Economy of Ethical Hacking for Digital Peace and Justice
The Economy of Digital Autonomy: Hacking for Global Freedom and Justice

This initial overview of diverse proposals has emerged from my free-flowing thoughts and various interests, without an attempt to seek synergy between them. The evaluation criteria and spec

🕊️🌍 Various

💡 1. Resource Sharing Network

Concept/Metaphor:
“Digital Guild” – a modern adaptation of the historical guild concept, where skills and resources were shared among community members. The network utilizes technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a fair and efficient system for sharing tools, skills, and time.

External Relationships:
The network connects individuals, small businesses, and local communities on a global scale. Through a digital platform, users can share excess resources or offer their skills and expertise. Transparency and trust are ensured by a blockchain system that records transactions and contributions from members. Additionally, the platform integrates a review system that strengthens accountability and mutual trust among community members.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is collectively owned and managed by the community members. Each user has voting rights, allowing democratic decision-making on key issues such as sharing rules or the use of profits. For global scalability, delegated voting can be used, where representatives at the community level vote on behalf of a larger group of members.

Value:
This model minimizes waste, promotes local self-sufficiency, and helps build community skills. It also facilitates access to expertise on a global level, enabling more effective collaboration across different regions. The network also strengthens ecological values by reducing the need for new resources and promoting sustainable behavior.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The concept goes beyond the traditional sharing economy by integrating modern technologies like blockchain and AI. The historical metaphor of the guild is a powerful symbol of community collaboration, providing an emotional connection that could engage a broad audience.
Challenges: In addition to ensuring the technological infrastructure, it is important to carefully design mechanisms that support long-term sharing and fair participation from all members.
Feasibility: The model can be easily piloted on a local level, for example in community centers or urban districts, and then scaled up to a global level.

This proposal not only redefines the shared economy but also introduces a new framework for community collaboration that is sustainable, equitable, and technologically advanced.

💡 2. Local Time Economy

Concept/Metaphor:
“Hour as Currency” – a system in which time is the primary equivalent of value. Every hour of work or service has the same value, regardless of its type, thus strengthening equality among participants and eliminating economic discrimination.

External Relationships:
Communities at the local level exchange services and skills based on time. Technology, such as mobile apps, enables the recording and tracking of transactions, with a focus on personal interaction and trust-building. Members can provide various services, such as repairs, tutoring, or healthcare, and earn time credits, which can then be exchanged for other services within the network.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is owned by the community and managed in a decentralized manner. Each member has an equal stake in governance, and the system’s rules are determined collectively through democratic processes. Time exchange rules are set transparently to prevent abuse or imbalances.

Value:
This system promotes solidarity, equality, and cooperation at the local level, thereby increasing community cohesion. It removes economic barriers, encourages individual participation in community life, and offers an alternative to traditional currency-based systems.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The “hour as currency” concept provides a radical alternative to monetary systems, while avoiding the predictability of traditional barter models by integrating modern technology.
Challenges: Trust among members and protection against abuse will be crucial. It may be beneficial to introduce service verification mechanisms and a reward system for long-term engagement.
Expansion Potential: The model can be linked to regional or global networks, allowing time credits to be exchanged between communities. Futuristic elements like gamification or the use of augmented reality (AR) could increase user engagement and attractiveness.

Feasibility:
This concept can be easily piloted in a smaller community or urban district. A mobile app with an intuitive interface could facilitate transaction tracking and enhance user-friendliness. Collaboration with local organizations, such as schools, cultural centers, or healthcare institutions, would increase the practical impact and reach.

This proposal offers a new perspective on an economy based on equality and solidarity, which not only supports social cohesion but also presents a realistic and attractive alternative to traditional monetary systems.

💡 3. Universal Skills Bank

Concept/Metaphor:
“School for All” – an open and accessible educational platform that eliminates financial, geographic, and social barriers to acquiring skills. The platform functions as an education center, a hub for community collaboration, and a space for knowledge sharing, where every participant can contribute their experience, volunteer, or share resources.

External Relationships:
The platform is funded by partners such as universities, businesses, and government organizations, who gain access to talents, projects, and innovations generated through user collaboration. Users can engage not only as students but also as mentors, contributors to projects, or organizers of community activities. This collaboration fosters mutual benefit: students gain skills, partners receive innovations, and the community thrives on mutual support.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform operates as a non-profit organization with collective governance, where representatives of students, teachers, partners, and communities participate in decision-making structures. Decision-making processes are transparent and democratic, ensuring equal representation of the interests of all involved. The platform’s management uses digital tools to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Value:
This model provides education for everyone, regardless of their economic situation, background, or location. It promotes lifelong learning, increases access to skills, and creates a community environment where people can share knowledge, collaborate on problem-solving, and strengthen social cohesion.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The concept transforms the traditional education model by adding dimensions of voluntary collaboration and community ownership. Personalized learning paths, supported by AI, could enhance the appeal and effectiveness of learning.
Challenges: A key issue remains the motivation of partners and the effectiveness of decentralized management. Consider mechanisms to ensure active involvement from all stakeholders.
Technological Innovations: Gamification, the use of blockchain for transparent data management, and tracking individual learning journeys could enhance the platform’s functionality.

Feasibility:
A pilot project could be initiated at the regional level, for example, in collaboration with local universities, community centers, and tech companies. Gradual integration of additional partners would allow scalability and the expansion of the platform into a broader network. Leveraging existing educational technologies could reduce initial costs and facilitate implementation.

This proposal revolutionizes education by combining open access, community values, and modern technologies. It offers a pathway to creating an inclusive and dynamic educational system for the 21st century.

💡 4. Decentralized Energy Cooperatives

Concept/Metaphor:
“Energy from Neighbors” – a decentralized energy model in which individuals and businesses can produce and share energy with the community. Blockchain technology ensures transparency, fair distribution of surpluses, and monitoring of consumption, bringing energy closer to people’s everyday needs.

External Relationships:
The cooperative connects individuals, small businesses, and local governments, which collaborate to share energy surpluses, such as from home solar panels, wind turbines, or other renewable sources. Municipal and regional governments can support the cooperative through grants or providing infrastructure, such as charging stations for electric vehicles. The blockchain platform tracks all transactions, ensuring trust and fair distribution of surpluses among members.

Governance and Ownership:
The cooperative operates on the principle of democratic governance, where every member has an equal vote when making decisions about prices, investments, or building new infrastructure. Energy sources are collectively owned by the community. Digital tools, such as delegated voting and AI, can help manage more complex decision-making processes in larger cooperatives.

Value:
This model increases the energy independence of communities, reduces reliance on large energy corporations, and promotes the sustainable use of local resources. The cooperatives also contribute to reducing emissions and promoting eco-friendly thinking. At the same time, they allow people to actively participate in the management and governance of energy resources.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The decentralized energy model with community ownership is an innovative alternative to centralized energy systems. Blockchain technology adds transparency and trustworthiness, while democratic governance brings energy closer to people.
Challenges: Ensuring trust and fairness among members can be challenging, especially in larger cooperatives. Mechanisms for conflict resolution and fair profit distribution will be key.
Technological Innovations: The integration of AI for optimizing energy production and consumption, or dynamic pricing based on demand, could increase the system’s efficiency. Gamification could motivate members to engage more and adopt eco-friendly behaviors.

Feasibility:
The concept is easily implementable at the local level, for example, in rural areas or urban districts with access to renewable energy sources. Pilot projects could start with a smaller number of members and gradually expand. Existing blockchain technologies and renewable energy sources make the model feasible today.

This proposal represents a transformative approach to energy, combining sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community collaboration. It offers solutions to both ecological and economic challenges, making energy more accessible and fair for all.

💡 5. Regenerative Investment Ecosystem

Concept/Metaphor:
“Investing in Life” – an innovative investment system focused on long-term projects that have a positive impact on nature and society. Instead of maximizing financial profits, it emphasizes regeneration, restoration, and sustainability, thus creating lasting value for ecosystems and communities.

External Relationships:
The ecosystem connects investors, non-profit organizations, and businesses through transparent platforms. Investors fund projects such as landscape regeneration, biodiversity restoration, community gardens, or sustainable infrastructure. Non-profits and businesses act as project implementers, while investors track their impact using open tools, such as blockchain. The platform fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among all stakeholders.

Governance and Ownership:
Projects are owned and managed by the communities that directly benefit from their success. A hybrid governance model allows the involvement of all parties: investors receive a small but stable return, while communities retain autonomy in decision-making about projects. Transparency is ensured through digital tools that enable tracking contributions and impacts.

Value:
The regenerative investment ecosystem promotes ecological restoration and social cohesion through projects that combine economic, environmental, and social benefits. This model transforms the traditional perception of investment value by focusing on long-term positive impacts instead of short-term financial gains.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The concept transcends traditional investment models by emphasizing regeneration and sustainability. Transparent management through blockchain and community involvement in project ownership enhances its credibility and appeal.
Challenges: A key issue will be defining accountability and transparency mechanisms between communities and investors. Consider introducing AI tools for predicting long-term ecological impacts of projects.
Inspiration: An example could be a wetland restoration project, which not only improves biodiversity but also helps retain water in the landscape, contributing to climate change adaptation.

Feasibility:
This concept is easily implementable at a smaller community level, for example, through pilot projects focused on regenerating specific locations. Blockchain technology ensures transparency in funding and impact monitoring, which builds trust among the involved parties.

This model brings a transformation to the field of investment by changing fundamental motivations and redefining economic value for the benefit of nature and society. It offers a practical and scalable approach to addressing global ecological and social challenges.

💡 6. Reciprocal Hospitality Economy

Concept/Metaphor:
“Host and Host” – a system inspired by the human experience of hospitality, where each participant alternately provides and receives resources or services. This model creates a cycle of mutual support and sharing, strengthening solidarity and a sense of community.

External Relationships:
The model connects individuals, businesses, and communities on the principle of reciprocity. Shared resources may include housing, workspaces, transportation, educational opportunities, or material goods. The platform tracks commitments and transactions using blockchain, ensuring transparency and trust among participants. Each member has an obligation to “return hospitality”, for example, by providing services or contributing to a collective goal.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is decentralized and managed by the participants themselves, who share ownership and the right to make decisions about its operation. Transparent mechanisms such as community voting and tracking contributions ensure equality and fairness. Sanction mechanisms could be introduced for those who fail to fulfill their commitments.

Value:
The reciprocal hospitality economy reduces waste from underutilized resources, promotes interpersonal relationships, and creates space for meaningful interaction among community members. At the same time, it contributes to ecological and economic thinking by maximizing the use of existing resources.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The concept takes traditional hospitality to a systemic level and combines it with technologies like blockchain, ensuring transparency and fairness.
Challenges: A key issue will be managing commitments and ensuring active participation from all members. Implementing reward and penalty mechanisms could improve the balance between providing and receiving.
Technological Innovations: AI could assist in efficiently matching resources with needs, while gamification could motivate participants to become more engaged.

Feasibility:
This model can be easily piloted in local communities, such as neighborhood associations or within corporate environments, where office spaces, transportation, or educational activities could be shared. A blockchain platform would provide easy tracking of commitments and ensure transparency.

Application Example:
A community could create a network of shared resources, where members offer temporarily unused spaces or help organize events, while also earning the right to access services from other members, such as shared office spaces or consulting.

This proposal redefines the concept of sharing and reciprocity as the foundation for a sustainable and socially connected economy. It supports responsible resource use, interpersonal trust, and collaboration, making it attractive and practical in various contexts.

💡 7. Urban Micro-Economies

Concept/Metaphor:
“City as an Ecosystem” – each neighborhood or city block functions as an interconnected microeconomic unit that produces, exchanges, and shares resources within small local ecosystems. Every part of the city is viewed as a living organism that contributes to the overall sustainability and resilience of the urban structure.

External Relationships:
Local communities share resources such as food, energy, services, and skills through a decentralized economy. Each neighborhood may create its own “local currency” that circulates locally, supporting the local economy. These micro-economies are interconnected into a larger network that allows for the exchange of resources and knowledge between communities, fostering mutual self-sufficiency and collaboration.

Governance and Ownership:
Micro-economies are managed by community councils made up of local residents. These councils work with urban designers and planners to help optimize resource use and design sustainable solutions. Ownership of resources and infrastructure is shared, and every community member has an equal vote when making decisions on key issues.

Value:
This model strengthens the self-sufficiency and resilience of local communities, reduces environmental impact, and increases social cohesion. The introduction of local currencies supports the circulation of wealth within the community, while decentralization reduces reliance on centralized economies, increasing cities’ resilience to global crises.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The “city as an ecosystem” concept brings a radical shift in urban planning and economic approaches. Urban currencies and interconnected micro-economies create a decentralized structure that promotes local self-sufficiency and collaboration.
Technological Innovations: The use of smart sensors and AI can help manage and optimize the flow of micro-economic activities. Blockchain technology can be applied for the transparent management of urban currencies and resources.
Challenges: A key challenge will be ensuring equal representation of all community members and efficiently managing complex systems. Mechanisms should be considered to enable easy integration of new members and conflict resolution.

Feasibility:
A pilot project could be implemented in a selected urban neighborhood or small city where urban currencies, community management of resources, and the connection of individual micro-economies would be introduced. Technologies such as digital maps of needs and resources or blockchain for tracking transactions could significantly enhance the efficiency of implementation.

Application Example:
A community in a selected neighborhood could introduce a local currency that supports local entrepreneurs while allowing residents to pay for services such as repairs, classes, or childcare. Energy surpluses could be shared between neighbors, while local markets support the exchange of food and crafts.

This model transforms the way cities function by building on decentralization, sustainability, and community participation. It offers a modern and practical solution to increasing the self-sufficiency and resilience of urban communities in the context of current global challenges.

💡 8. Ecosystem Restoration Corporation

Concept/Metaphor:
“Ecological Corporation” – an economic model that transforms positive environmental impacts into economic value. This approach redefines profit to reflect ecological benefits such as ecosystem restoration, making it the foundation for economic transactions.

External Relationships:
The model connects individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that jointly finance and implement ecosystem restoration projects, such as reforestation, water conservation, or soil revitalization. Participants are rewarded with “ecological credits,” which can be used as currency or exchanged for benefits such as tax relief, discounts on eco-friendly products, or access to other services. Blockchain technology tracks the contributions and ensures transparency.

Governance and Ownership:
Projects are managed by non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or communities in collaboration with experts. A participatory funding model ensures that investors receive a share of the environmental benefits, while local communities maintain autonomy. Transparent governance minimizes the risk of corruption and builds trust among all parties.

Value:
This model supports environmental responsibility by linking economic activities to sustainability. Profit is redefined to reflect direct benefits for nature and society, moving the economy towards long-term sustainability and regeneration.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: Ecological credits introduce a new way to measure and reward environmental contributions. This model replaces traditional capitalist principles with a value system focused on restoration and regeneration.
Technological Innovations: Blockchain ensures transparency and tracking of project impacts. AI could be used to predict ecological benefits or optimize project selection.
Challenges: A key issue will be defining how ecological credits function, including their tradability, and establishing clear rules for managing projects and distributing benefits.

Feasibility:
The model is easily applicable to smaller pilot projects, for example, in regions where ecosystem restoration initiatives are already in place. Partnering with local businesses and government incentives, such as grants or tax relief, could accelerate implementation. Blockchain and other technologies make the model efficiently implementable.

Application Example:
A company could initiate a reforestation project in degraded land, where individuals and businesses invest in tree planting. Ecological credits would reflect the amount of CO₂ captured and could be used to reduce tax liabilities or traded on a platform with other participants.

This concept changes how we perceive value, placing responsibility to nature at the heart of economic activity. It offers a practical, scalable, and technology-supported path to creating a more sustainable and regenerative economy.

💡 9. Knowledge Sharing Economy

Concept/Metaphor:
“Instead of money, knowledge” – an innovative economic model where the primary value is the sharing of know-how, skills, and mentoring. This system replaces traditional currency with knowledge as the medium of exchange, promoting innovation, education, and community collaboration.

External Relationships:
The platform connects individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and organizations that offer or need knowledge. Users can “pay” by sharing their skills, such as providing consultations, hosting workshops, or mentoring. Knowledge can be shared in various forms, such as videos, webinars, articles, personal lessons, or advisory services. This model fosters interaction across different sectors and communities, creating a dynamic network of mutual collaboration.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is collectively owned and managed by the community of users. Rules for the exchange of knowledge and the method of rewarding contributors are defined democratically. Blockchain technology ensures transparency and fair allocation of “knowledge credits,” which can be used for accessing other services on the platform or exchanged for other benefits.

Value:
The model removes economic barriers to accessing education and expert knowledge. It supports equality, collaboration, and skill development, leading to the accelerated spread of innovation and strengthening the community spirit. By placing knowledge at the center of the economic system, it contributes to sustainable and inclusive development.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The concept shifts the traditional economic paradigm by replacing money with knowledge. This redefines the meaning of wealth and creates new opportunities for sharing and collaboration.
Technological Innovations: AI can be used to personalize knowledge search and matching, while gamification increases user motivation to contribute and engage. Blockchain provides transparent tools for tracking and rewarding contributions.
Challenges: A key issue will be ensuring fair assessment and recognition of all contributors. Reward and incentive mechanisms will be crucial for long-term sustainability.

Feasibility:
A pilot project can be launched at universities, community centers, or among businesses looking for alternative ways to educate and collaborate. Leveraging existing online educational platforms and tools for tracking contributions can facilitate implementation and quickly demonstrate the model’s benefits.

Application Example:
A company seeking marketing expertise can receive advice from an expert, who “earns” credits for this service. The credits can then be used to access workshops on team skill development or mentoring in technology. In this way, knowledge circulates, creating value for the entire community.

This model transforms the economy by placing education and collaboration at its core. It offers an inclusive and sustainable alternative to traditional capitalist systems, opening new possibilities for global knowledge sharing.

💡 10. Food Waste Regenerative Network

Concept/Metaphor:
“From Waste to Value” – an economic model that transforms food waste into a valuable resource. The network connects suppliers of surplus or “unsellable” food with community centers that redistribute it, process it into new products, or use it for energy production or natural fertilizer.

External Relationships:
Restaurants, supermarkets, and farms supply surplus food to community centers. These centers redistribute the food to those in need or process it into products such as canned goods, dried items, or prepared meals. The network also incorporates innovative technologies, such as biogas stations or composting facilities, that convert remaining unusable waste into energy and natural fertilizers. Partnerships with local governments and non-profit organizations ensure effective management and connection with communities.

Governance and Ownership:
The network combines public and community ownership. Key roles are played by community centers and local governments, which coordinate the redistribution and use of food waste. Private investors can be involved in building necessary infrastructure, such as biogas stations or storage facilities. Transparency is ensured through decentralized digital tools, such as blockchain, that track the movement and processing of food waste.

Value:
This model contributes to a significant reduction in food waste, improves food access for disadvantaged communities, and supports regenerative agricultural practices. By converting waste into value, it strengthens the circular economy and sustainable access to food resources.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality: The model transforms food waste into a source of value while supporting sustainability, social equality, and innovation in the food economy.
Technological Innovations: AI could be used to predict waste volume and optimize logistics, while blockchain ensures transparent tracking and management of waste flows.
Challenges: A key issue will be solving the logistics of food redistribution and ensuring a balance between public and private sector interests. Collaboration mechanisms between various stakeholders will be crucial.

Feasibility:
Pilot projects could be implemented in cities where food banks are already operational. The integration of biogas facilities and composting systems can be coordinated with local governments and investors. Utilizing existing infrastructure and technologies, such as digital platforms for tracking donated food, increases feasibility.

Application Example:
A supermarket donates surplus food to a community center, which redistributes it through local meal programs. Unusable food is composted or converted into biogas, which provides energy to community facilities, such as schools or hospitals.

This model demonstrates how waste can be transformed into a valuable resource and how economic, ecological, and social goals can be interconnected within a single system. It offers a scalable and sustainable solution to the global issue of food waste.

🏳️‍🌈❤️ LGBTQIA+

💡 11. The Queery Network

Concept/Metaphor:
“Global connection of the queer community” – a decentralised network that connects queer communities both locally and globally, enabling mutual collaboration, knowledge sharing, and resource exchange. The network uses modern technologies such as blockchain and decentralised applications (dApps) to ensure transparency and effective decision-making.

External Relationships:
The network connects queer communities on both local and global levels. Local centres share knowledge, resources, and experiences, while digital tools facilitate collaboration across continents. Blockchain ensures transparency in financial flows and resource distribution, and decentralised applications enable efficient decision-making and coordination, thereby strengthening trust between different communities.

Governance and Ownership:
Each cooperative is managed by its members with equal voting rights. Decision-making processes are democratic, with decentralisation allowing for fair involvement from all members. The global level of the network uses delegated voting to ensure effective coordination without compromising the autonomy of individual cooperatives.

Value:
The network creates safe spaces for queer individuals, supports social justice, cultural exchange, and economic self-sufficiency. It offers an innovative way to connect LGBTQIA+ communities and strengthens solidarity on a global scale. By leveraging technology, it reduces barriers and enhances inclusion.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The Queery Network transcends traditional LGBTQIA+ community support by establishing a decentralised global network that uses blockchain and dApps, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Challenges:
The main challenge is the implementation of technological solutions and ensuring long-term trust among members. Mechanisms for voting, resource-sharing rules, and protection against system abuse will need to be defined.
Expansion Potential:
The network can leverage AI to tailor services to individual communities or use gamification to increase member engagement. Global cooperation could also involve linking with other organisations that support human rights.

Feasibility:
A pilot project can be launched within regional queer community networks, which will create a foundation for global connection. Existing technologies, such as blockchain and decentralised applications, are accessible and feasible for the concept. Further steps include the detailed design of technological infrastructure and organisational models.

The network has the potential to redefine approaches to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities and become a model example of global solidarity and technologically advanced inclusion.

💡 12. Circular Queery Economy

Concept/Metaphor:
“Circular Queery Economy” – a circular economy within the queer community where resources, energy, and materials circulate within the community. This model integrates support for local LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, recycling and resource regeneration, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. The inspiration comes from combining circular economy principles with queer solidarity, giving this concept a unique framework.

External Relationships:
The ecosystem connects LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, local producers, and community members. Through a digital platform, members can share resources, track material flows, and contribute to sustainability. The network supports queer businesses by integrating their products and services into the daily functioning of the community (e.g., cafes, shops, or craft workshops). Transparency is ensured through blockchain, while recycling and regenerative processes minimise environmental impact.

Governance and Ownership:
The community collectively owns and manages all aspects of the system. Every member has a vote in decision-making processes through digital tools that allow for equal participation. Blockchain technology serves as the foundation for transparent governance, tracking members’ contributions to the circular model (e.g., recycling or resource sharing) and rewarding active participants.

Value:
The model contributes to the economic independence of the queer community by supporting local businesses and minimising economic barriers. It also brings environmental benefits through recycling and resource regeneration. The community gains self-sufficiency, a safe environment, and a solidarity-based system that connects queer identity with ecological and economic values.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The concept combines circular economy with queer solidarity, creating a unique ecosystem that supports both economic self-sufficiency and sustainability. Digital platforms and blockchain provide a futuristic dimension to the model.
Challenges:
Key challenges include organising material flows, creating logistical infrastructure, and ensuring equal involvement from all community members. It will be crucial to implement mechanisms that prevent imbalances or abuse of the system.
Expansion Potential:
The ecosystem can be expanded to larger regions or connected with other community networks, allowing for the exchange of resources and experiences among queer communities globally. Technologies such as AI or gamification could streamline logistics and increase member engagement.

Feasibility:
The model can be implemented as a pilot project in a specific locality or community. For example, a network of queer entrepreneurs could be linked to local community centres and recycling initiatives. Blockchain technology and digital platforms are accessible tools that could facilitate implementation. Next steps include a detailed plan for financing, logistics, and community member engagement.

The Circular Queery Economy presents a progressive model that links queer identity with environmental and economic sustainability. This proposal could inspire not only LGBTQIA+ communities but also the broader society to adopt similar sustainable and solidarity-based economic systems.

💡 13. Queery Metaverse

Concept/Metaphor:
“Queery Metaverse” – a virtual world inspired by the physical concept of The Queery, providing a digital space for the queer community. This safe and inclusive virtual ecosystem enables the sharing of experiences, education, art, and networking, overcoming geographical and cultural limitations, and connecting queer individuals from all over the world.

External Relationships:
The virtual Queery connects queer communities globally through metaverse technology. It provides space for interactive activities such as workshops, panel discussions, art exhibitions, or mentoring programmes. Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial flows, and decentralised applications support democratic governance. The virtual environment also facilitates networking between queer individuals and organisations.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is owned by the community and managed in a decentralised manner. Members have voting rights through blockchain tools and decide on the future development of the platform. Decentralised applications allow equal participation for all members, ensuring fair and transparent governance.

Value:
The concept provides an accessible, safe, and inclusive space for queer individuals, regardless of their geographical or cultural location. It supports education, cultural exchange, and the creation of global queer networks. The virtual space offers members opportunities to share their stories, develop projects, and build community in the digital world.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
Virtual Queery introduces a unique concept of a digital community space that combines queer solidarity with virtual reality and blockchain technologies.
Challenges:
Ensuring cybersecurity and accessibility of technologies for diverse user groups will be key. Mechanisms must be created to prevent misuse of the platform and ensure inclusion for users with limited access to modern technologies.
Expansion Potential:
The platform could include personalised features, such as AI to tailor content and activities, or gamification to motivate members to engage actively. Long-term development could involve connecting with physical community spaces or other digital queer projects.

Feasibility:
The concept is feasible using existing virtual reality technologies, blockchain, and decentralised applications. A pilot project could begin on a smaller scale, focusing on specific activities such as virtual educational programmes, mentoring, or art presentations. Over time, the platform could expand its functions and reach.

The Queery Metaverse presents a futuristic and innovative model for queer communities in the digital world. This concept redefines how queer solidarity and support can operate on a global scale, offering new opportunities for connection, education, and cultural enrichment within the community.

💡 14. The Queery Academ

Concept/Metaphor:
“The Queery Academy” – an educational institution created and managed by the queer community, providing an inclusive space for courses, workshops, and mentoring. The concept of democratic education positions community members as creators and facilitators of educational content, strengthening their voice and competencies.

External Relationships:
The Queery Academy connects queer communities locally and globally through a digital platform. Local events, such as workshops and meetups, complement a global online space that allows content sharing, discussions, and real-time interactive learning. This creates a diversified network that supports the exchange of knowledge across cultures and geographic boundaries.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform operates on democratic governance. Community members have the right to make decisions about content, priorities, and the direction of the academy. Blockchain technology supports transparency in the compensation of mentors and content creators, while the use of community credits motivates active participation and contributions to educational programmes.

Value:
The Queery Academy promotes queer solidarity and identity by providing access to knowledge not commonly available in traditional educational institutions. It also enhances both individual and collective competencies within the community, boosting self-esteem and engagement among members.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The concept introduces democratic education, where the queer community itself creates and manages content, distinguishing it from traditional educational institutions.
Challenges:
Ensuring the quality of content and equitable involvement from all community members will be crucial. Mechanisms for evaluation and support for less active members will need to be established.
Expansion Potential:
The Academy could incorporate personalised learning using AI, gamification to motivate participants, or a hybrid format combining physical and virtual learning spaces.

Feasibility:
The project can begin as an online platform using existing LMS (Learning Management Systems) technologies, tailored to the needs of the queer academy. Pilot programmes, such as online courses and mentoring, could be complemented by local workshops and meetups.

The Queery Academy presents an innovative approach to education, emphasising inclusion, solidarity, and the empowerment of the queer community. This model can serve not only queer communities but also inspire broader society to adopt democratic and inclusive educational systems.

💡 15. Queery Advocacy Hub

Concept/Metaphor:
“Queery Advocacy Hub” – a political and advocacy platform that connects the queer community with campaigns for LGBTQIA+ rights, social justice, and equality. The platform serves as a centre for coordinating political initiatives, advocacy activities, and collaboration with activists and organisations, amplifying the queer voice in the public sphere.

External Relationships:
The platform connects the queer community with activists, NGOs, political initiatives, and the general public. Digital tools enable the mobilisation of members to support campaigns, organise petitions, or public events. The Queery Advocacy Hub provides educational resources for political leaders, institutions, and the broader society, raising awareness of queer issues and the impacts of discrimination.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is managed democratically through decentralised applications (dApps), ensuring equal participation from all members. Decision-making on campaign priorities and resource allocation is transparent thanks to blockchain technology. This model supports participation and builds trust in the decision-making process.

Value:
The Queery Advocacy Hub strengthens the active participation of the queer community in public and political life. It offers tools and spaces for advocacy, campaigns, and education, contributing to long-term societal change. The platform also increases the visibility and representation of queer voices in the political arena.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The concept links the queer community with advocacy work and political activism, going beyond traditional community centre roles. The use of blockchain and dApps brings an innovative governance and transparency model.
Challenges:
A key challenge will be resolving conflicts of priorities between different interest groups and ensuring that all voices are given equal weight. Cybersecurity and data protection are also critical concerns.
Expansion Potential:
The platform could include AI tools for analysing legislative data and predicting the impact of proposed policies. A global expansion would allow connecting queer communities with similar platforms worldwide.

Feasibility:
The project can be launched at a regional level, focusing on specific legislative change or advocacy campaign. Pilot initiatives could include training for queer activists or organising petitions using blockchain. Digital tools and the current availability of dApps ensure the feasibility of this concept.

The Queery Advocacy Hub redefines how the queer community can influence societal and political change. This model inspires the integration of cultural, economic, and political activities, making it a unique example of queer solidarity and advocacy on a global scale.

🛡️💻 Cybersecurity

💡 16. Cybersecurity Co-Op

Concept/Metaphor:
“Security from the community, for the community” – a cybersecurity cooperative that provides services focused on protecting the data and systems of smaller organisations, non-profits, and individuals. The model is based on resource sharing and collaboration, ensuring the availability and quality of services without high costs.

External Relationships:
The cooperative provides cybersecurity services such as audits, training, implementation of protective measures, and consulting, focusing on smaller organisations, non-profits, and individuals. It organises community events and educational programmes aimed at raising awareness about cyber threats and acquiring basic security skills. Thanks to the cooperative model, the services are affordable, allowing involvement from those who cannot afford expensive commercial solutions.

Governance and Ownership:
The cooperative operates on a democratic principle – each member is also a co-owner and has a vote in decision-making about the direction of the cooperative. Profits are shared among members or reinvested into improving services. Transparent governance is supported by digital tools such as blockchain and voting applications, ensuring fairness and equality.

Value:
The cooperative provides high-quality, affordable cybersecurity services to communities that otherwise wouldn’t have access to the necessary protection. It raises awareness about cyber risks, supports education, and creates a safer digital environment, thus strengthening trust and stability at the community level.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The cooperative model that connects community solidarity with expert cybersecurity services presents an innovative approach, distinct from traditional commercial solutions.
Challenges:
A key challenge is ensuring sufficient capacity to meet demand and balancing democratic decision-making with technical leadership. Protecting sensitive data and preventing system abuse are also crucial.
Expansion Potential:
The cooperative could involve students and emerging professionals who can build their careers here. Expansion could include remote service provision or partnerships with other cybersecurity organisations.

Feasibility:
A pilot project could be launched at a local level with a smaller group of members and gradually grow. Technologies such as digital platforms and remote collaboration tools ensure the efficiency and accessibility of services. Emphasis on educational programmes can help engage the broader community and raise awareness about cyber threats.

The Cybersecurity Co-Op presents a progressive model that combines democratic governance, community collaboration, and expert services. This concept has the potential to redefine the approach to cybersecurity and inspire other community initiatives in the field of digital protection.

💡 17. Vulnerability Sharing Network

Concept/Metaphor:
“Security as a Shared Effort” – a digital platform that allows communities to share information about cyber vulnerabilities, their solutions, and best practices. The model is based on collective protection and collaboration, enhancing the effectiveness of combating cyber threats.

External Relationships:
The network brings together small and medium-sized businesses, developers, public institutions, and individuals. Through a secure platform, members share information on newly discovered vulnerabilities, analyses, and corrective actions. Users have access to experts, case studies, educational materials, and best practices. The platform also ensures quick exchange of technical details, facilitating an effective response to threats.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform operates on a participatory governance model, where members decide on priorities, such as the focus of analyses or resource allocation. Transparency is ensured through blockchain technology, which allows tracking of decision-making processes and resource distribution. This model supports equality and engagement of all members in the governance of the network.

Value:
The network enables rapid detection and resolution of cyber vulnerabilities, protecting members from digital threats. The collective approach saves costs, increases security awareness, and promotes innovation. The model also strengthens trust and collaboration between organisations and individuals.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The concept of a shared security platform, based on a participatory model and transparency, offers an innovative solution to cyber challenges.
Challenges:
A key challenge is ensuring the protection of sensitive information shared on the platform and creating mechanisms to resolve conflicting priorities. Building trust among network members is also essential.
Expansion Potential:
The network could be focused on specific sectors, such as healthcare or education. Advanced technologies, such as AI for vulnerability analysis or automatic alert mechanisms, could increase the platform’s efficiency.

Feasibility:
A pilot project could be launched within smaller communities or sectors where collaboration is key. Technologies such as secure digital platforms and blockchain ensure technical feasibility. The first step could involve creating a small test environment for sharing specific vulnerabilities and solutions.

The Vulnerability Sharing Network redefines the approach to security as a collective effort. This innovative model increases resilience against threats and strengthens solidarity between organisations and individuals, making it an inspiring example for other areas of collective collaboration in the digital world.

💡 18. Decentralized Cyber Defense Network

Concept/Metaphor:
“Cyber defense without borders” – a decentralised network that connects individuals, businesses, and organisations to share security resources, data, and expertise. This model leverages a collective approach to defending against cyber threats through shared computing power, advanced tools, and collaboration.

External Relationships:
Members of the network contribute resources such as computing power, technical know-how, or data and gain access to tools for malware detection, threat analysis, encryption, and automated patches. The network supports the exchange of information and experiences, thus increasing collective resilience to threats. Collaboration between members enables more effective responses to cyberattacks.

Governance and Ownership:
The network is managed decentralised through blockchain technology, ensuring transparency and equality among contributors. Each member has a stake in decision-making and can influence the priorities and direction of the network’s development. This model supports democratic governance, where contributors gain voting rights based on their participation.

Value:
The network provides democratised access to advanced security tools that are otherwise available only to large organisations. It benefits smaller entities and individuals who lack the resources for their own cyber defence. The model increases collective resilience to cyber threats and strengthens collaboration across sectors and regions.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The decentralised shared cybersecurity model is an innovative alternative to traditional centralised solutions. The use of blockchain and distributed computing power brings transparency and efficiency.
Challenges:
The main challenge is ensuring the protection of sensitive data and preventing the misuse of contributed resources. It will be crucial to establish quality standards and conflict resolution mechanisms among members.
Expansion Potential:
The network could be targeted at specific sectors such as healthcare or education, or focus on specific types of threats. The involvement of artificial intelligence would enable automated analysis and resource allocation based on current needs.

Feasibility:
Technological feasibility is ensured thanks to existing blockchain and distributed computing technologies. A pilot project could be launched in a specific sector or geographical region to test the effectiveness and interest in this model. Gradual expansion could follow based on feedback from the first members.

The Decentralized Cyber Defense Network presents a groundbreaking approach to cybersecurity, based on solidarity, sharing, and collective responsibility. This model has the potential to transform the way communities and organisations collaborate to defend against cyber threats, and inspire further areas of decentralised cooperation.

💡 19. Cybersecurity Academy for Marginalized Groups

Concept/Metaphor:
“Protection through Education” – an educational organisation focusing on marginalised and vulnerable communities, providing the tools and skills needed to address cyber threats. The academy combines education, hands-on training, and community support to strengthen digital security and reduce digital inequality.

External Relationships:
The academy collaborates with technology companies, non-profit organisations, and educational institutions, which contribute expertise, funding, or technical tools. Graduates of the academy become cybersecurity ambassadors within their communities, helping to implement the knowledge and skills they have gained. Partnering technology firms can provide internships, mentoring, or access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

Governance and Ownership:
A participatory governance model includes members from the target communities and academy graduates. They provide feedback and take part in planning and improving the programmes. Transparency and democratic decision-making are ensured through digital tools such as blockchain or voting platforms, which reflect the needs and interests of the community.

Value:
The academy strengthens the cybersecurity resilience of marginalised communities and improves their safety in the digital environment. It also offers participants practical skills that are valuable in the job market, helping to bridge the digital divide and promote equality in access to modern technologies.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The concept connects cybersecurity education with community empowerment, focusing on groups that are often overlooked. The combination of theoretical education, practical workshops, and involvement of technology partners makes this model unique.
Challenges:
A key challenge will be securing sustainable funding and engaging a sufficient number of experts. It is also important to tailor the programmes to the specific needs of different communities and maintain long-term motivation among participants.
Expansion Potential:
The academy could incorporate gamification, real-life cyberattack simulations, or hybrid educational formats combining online and physical workshops. Engaging alumni in mentoring new participants can strengthen the community element and promote sustainability.

Feasibility:
The project is feasible due to the availability of online educational platforms that allow for broad reach and low operational costs. A pilot project could be launched in a specific geographic area or focused on a particular target group, such as women in technology or minorities facing increased cyber threats.

The Cybersecurity Academy for Marginalized Groups represents an innovative and socially responsible educational model that promotes digital inclusion and resilience. This concept not only enhances cybersecurity protection for marginalised communities but also contributes to their economic and social empowerment.

💡 20. Values-Based Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Concept/Metaphor:
“Security with a Human Dimension” – an innovative economic model that connects cybersecurity services with the promotion of values such as sustainability, social justice, and transparency. Organisations exchange cybersecurity services for their commitment to implementing ethical principles, making cybersecurity a tool for broader societal change.

External Relationships:
The ecosystem involves businesses, non-profit organisations, and other entities that “pay” for services such as risk analysis, training, or security design by adopting specific commitments (e.g., implementing environmentally sustainable practices or improving working conditions). Transparency and monitoring of these commitments are ensured through blockchain and regular evaluations. Companies that successfully implement ethical principles gain access to additional benefits, including cybersecurity support or enhanced reputation in the market.

Governance and Ownership:
The platform is managed by a community of cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers who ensure the quality of services and monitor adherence to commitments. Decision-making is democratic, supported by digital tools that ensure equality between the community and the organisations involved. Ownership is shared among the community members and organisations participating in the ecosystem.

Value:
This model shifts cybersecurity from a purely technical domain to one of social responsibility. It links increased cybersecurity resilience with broader societal and environmental goals, motivating organisations to operate more responsibly and sustainably. This creates a direct connection between security and values that are important for the future.

Uniqueness and Innovation:

Originality:
The integration of cybersecurity with ethical values and the substitution of financial transactions with the implementation of commitments makes this model innovative and distinct from traditional approaches.
Challenges:
A major challenge is the effective monitoring and evaluation of organisations’ commitment fulfilment. Tools need to be created to ensure fair evaluation and motivation for the long-term implementation of values.
Expansion Potential:
The model can be extended to a wider range of organisations and industries interested in sustainability and transparency. The incorporation of gamification could motivate organisations to implement values more quickly.

Feasibility:
A pilot project could be launched with a group of companies already showing interest in sustainability or ethics. Blockchain technology will allow transparent tracking of commitments, while regular monitoring ensures the credibility of the entire process. The next steps include detailed design of mechanisms for tracking and rewarding organisations for implementing values.

The Values-Based Cybersecurity Ecosystem represents a revolutionary approach that redefines cybersecurity as a tool to support broader societal goals. This model offers inspiration not only for technology companies but also for a broader discussion about connecting technology with human values, creating a more sustainable and responsible ecosystem.

I will continue to translate the article from Czech to English… Now I need to rest. November 29th or 30th will be complete.