Building a Digital Commons Means Building for Others
A digital commons is not defined by openness alone. It depends on whether people can understand, reuse, maintain, and govern what has been shared.
Institute writing
Notes on the digital commons.
Research, working ideas, project updates, and essays on the systems that support shared digital life.
Why Digital Stewardship Matters
Digital resources do not sustain themselves. Their long-term value depends on maintenance, governance, preservation, and accountable decision-making.
Open Standards Are a Form of Public Infrastructure
Standards shape how systems exchange information, but their public value depends on accessibility, implementation, and governance.