Metadata: - Source: Andrea Middleton - Reference: https://andreamiddleton.blog/2021/08/06/blackfoot-wisdom-maslows-hierarchy-and-open-source/ [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/Blackfoot Wisdom, Maslow’s Hierarchy, and Open Source|Blackfoot Wisdom, Maslow’s Hierarchy, and Open Source]] - Tags: #opensource #wordpress #maslowshierarchy #blackfood ## Summary : This article explores the relationship between Blackfoot wisdom, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and the open-source community. It discusses the importance of caring for the success of the community rather than focusing solely on personal gain. ## Main Content: The author highlights the potential negative impact of participating in the open-source community with a self-centered mindset. When individuals are primarily interested in what they can gain from the community, their influence and contribution are limited. This approach can be described as an opportunistic or "what's in it for me" mindset. The article draws a parallel between this mindset and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow's theory suggests that individuals progress through different levels of needs, starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. The author argues that participating in the open-source community solely for self-actualization aligns with the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy, where the focus is on personal survival and fulfillment. In contrast, the author emphasizes the importance of expanding one's circle of caring within the open-source community. By caring about the success and well-being of the project and the community as a whole, individuals can have a greater influence and contribute to the ongoing success of the project. This approach aligns with the higher levels of Maslow's hierarchy, where the focus is on social connections, esteem, and self-actualization. The article encourages individuals to shift their mindset from a self-centered approach to one that values the collective success and well-being of the open-source community. By doing so, individuals can have a more meaningful and impactful participation in the community. Overall, the article highlights the importance of caring for the success of the open-source community and the negative consequences of a self-centered mindset. It provides insights into how the principles of Blackfoot wisdom and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs can be applied to foster a more collaborative and supportive open-source community. ## Links - [[Open Source Governance MOC]] — applies-in — community-flourishing-over-individual-gain as a governance value - [[Commons & Community Governance MOC]] — extends — collective self-actualization as the health metric of a commons - [[Open-Source and "The Go-Giver"]] — extends — both frame open source around giving/community over personal gain