I considered his question carefully before answering. "Our goal isn't to create some kind of utopia, Mr. Watkins. We're not perfect, and we don't claim to be. What we're trying to do is show that there are alternative ways of organizing society, of relating to each other and to the environment."
"And you think that can work on a larger scale?" he asked, skepticism creeping back into his voice.
I shook my head. "Not exactly as we've done it here, no. But we hope to inspire others, to show that it's possible to prioritize community, sustainability, and human well-being over profit and consumption. Maybe some of our ideas can be adapted and applied elsewhere."
John nodded slowly. "It's an admirable goal. But you must know you've made some powerful enemies. This Michael Roth, for instance –
