Reason Commons
Real commons

Reason Commons

Rufus Pollock and David Joseph

Published 22 October 2026
Release 2026-10-22.1

Question 1 of 6 · The goal

What are we trying to achieve?

The goal, and what has to be true for it.

Statements
5
Connections
4

How to read it. Read from the top down: the goal needs each condition beneath it.

GoalSuccess factor
GOALThe Logical Thinking Process, madeaccessible through AI, is used in theworld to help people think and actbetter together.SUCCESS FACTORThe work is resourced beyondRufus and David's spare time.SUCCESS FACTORReal people use the tool, withSecond Renaissance as the firstuser and testbed.SUCCESS FACTORThe product is somethingpeople can picture themselvesusing.SUCCESS FACTORRufus and David have a clearagreement on ownership,licensing and commitment.

Outline

Where this comes from

In the Logical Thinking Process this view is a goal tree. How a commons works →