常見問題

不論你是什麼樣的身分，人在群居的狀態下，就是處於一個「社區」之中。人的一切活動都是在不同的社區間發生，他可能是居住的社區、也可以是工作的部門，甚至是心靈的、宗教的或興趣這種跨越空間的團體。然而社區的規模有大有小，特色各異，生活在這些的形形色色中的人，既無法超然的置身這個社區之外，袖手旁觀，也無法規避自己不受影響，不陷溺其中。

Regardless of your identity, whenever humans live together, they exist within a "community." All human activities unfold across various communities—be it a residential neighborhood, a workplace department, or even trans-spatial groups centered on spirituality, religion, or shared interests. These communities vary in scale and character; yet, those living within such diversity can neither stand aloof as detached observers nor escape being influenced and immersed by them.

因此，社區作為一個人與人、人與土地的結合，它既可以保護單一個體（人）免於獨立面對（社區外的）自然；同時，社區也是一個居民意志的集合，可以提供個體發展所需要的支持。社區是一個「家」的外推，是一個具體而微的「社會」。

Therefore, as a union of people with one another and people with the land, a community serves a dual purpose: it protects the individual from facing the forces of nature (outside the community) alone, while simultaneously acting as a collective will of residents that provides the support necessary for individual development. A community is an extension of the "home" and a microcosm of "society."

簡單的說 In short

社區即從人文的角度提供保護與個人實踐，有別於經濟社會的一個基礎場域。

A community is a foundational arena that—distinct from a purely economic society—offers protection and personal fulfillment through a humanistic lens.

根據德國社會學家滕尼斯的定義，「社區」，也稱「社群」（或禮俗社會）是指與「社會」（或法理社會）相對的人群組合。社區通過血緣、鄰里和各種形式的朋友關係而建立起來；是具有共同的價值觀或文化，共享同一區域，進而衍生各種互動的社會單位。

According to the definition by German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies, a "Community" (also known as "community of customs") refers to a collective of humans that stands in contrast to "Society" (or the "civil society" based on law and contract). A community is built through blood ties, neighborhood proximity, and various forms of friendship; it is a social unit possessing shared values or culture, occupying the same territory, and fostering diverse interactions.

隨著文明的發展，今天的社區與社群的定義開始有了「屬地」與「屬人」上的區別。屬地的社區越來越以人與土地的關係為核心，土地既孕育我們，同時也需要我們照顧。然而社區的成員雖然在起初具有某種共同價值或文化，但若沒有在此共同性上持續發展、創新，社區必在血緣主義的影響下，使得成員之間的認知差異加劇，共同性逐漸淡薄，或是模糊、或是異變、分歧，彼此成為「最陌生的鄰舍」，社區的功能便無法發揮。

As civilization evolves, the definitions of "community" and "social groups" have begun to diverge into "territorial-based" and "people-based" categories. Territorial communities increasingly focus on the core relationship between people and the land—the land that both nurtures us and requires our care. However, even if community members initially share certain values or culture, the community will inevitably suffer if it fails to develop and innovate upon this commonality. Under the lingering influence of "blood-tie" mentalities (exclusivity), cognitive gaps between members will widen. This leads to a thinning, blurring, or even a distorted divergence of their shared identity, turning neighbors into "the most familiar strangers" and rendering the community's functions obsolete.

透過社區的創新，能使得社區中的每一個成員（個人、家族）重新注目「我是誰」，在對自我與土地的認識中帶動社區成長，並在社區的創新中學習去主體化，追求一個普遍善的目標，藉此凝聚社區中每一個成員，維繫住社區的價值與文化，進而創造福祉。

Through community innovation, every member (individuals and families) is prompted to re-examine the question: "Who am I?" Recognizing oneself and one's connection to the land drives community growth. In the process of innovation, members learn to de-subjectification and pursue the goal of a universal good. This process reunites every member, sustains the community's values and culture, and ultimately creates collective well-being.

簡單的說 In short

社區創新的目的即確保社區主體性，沉浸察驗社區面貌，創造社區新經典。

The purpose of community innovation is to ensure the community’s agency, to deeply observe and experience the community’s true character, and to create "new classics" for the community's future.

舉凡是人皆有個性，社區亦然。社區作為由非血緣的人組成的基本單位，其發展性便如人生有無數的可能。不同的天然環境、生態、歷史、經濟活動使社區具有獨特的本性，長久居住其中的人對土地的直接情感，更能發展出各種「切身」的樣貌及活動。因此，社區的發展，就是為區域（在地）文化持續注入活力，開展各種可能性。

Just as every person has a unique personality, so does every community. As a fundamental unit composed of individuals not necessarily linked by blood, a community’s potential for development is as limitless as the possibilities of a human life. Different natural environments, ecosystems, histories, and economic activities endow a community with its own unique character. Furthermore, the direct emotional bond that long-term residents share with the land allows for the development of diverse, "deeply personal" forms of expression and activity. Therefore, community development is about continuously injecting vitality into local culture and unlocking various possibilities.

另一方面，從實踐的層面來看，社區發展與經濟是不可分割的；社區作為與人最為親近的場域，其中包含著前人的智慧與文化並自然所蘊含的歷史，實是一個「文化創意產業」最為適當的發展起點。然而，與「文化創意產業」不同的是而這裡的人不只關心的是經濟，發揚人文價值的志業更是使之成為產業的基礎與前提。

On a practical level, community development and the economy are inseparable. As the setting most intimate to human life—containing the wisdom of ancestors, cultural heritage, and the history embedded in nature—the community is the most fitting starting point for the "Cultural and Creative Industries." However, unlike typical commercial ventures, the people here are not solely concerned with economic gain. Rather, the mission of promoting humanistic values serves as the very foundation and prerequisite for turning these efforts into an industry.

簡單的說 In short

社區創新的內容就是一種以土地的現場情感為出發點的「人文創意志業」。

Community innovation entails a "Humanistic Creative Mission" that takes the raw, lived emotions tied to the land as its starting point.

社區基於共同的文化脈絡與情感，是一個有機的自主性團體。要使這個有機的社區維持健康，除了「身體」的，也包含「精神」的。對於社區這樣的共生的團體來說，「身體」的健康就是成員的凝聚力，包含個人與家庭對社區的「認同」與「關心」，使之被承認為「社區」；而「精神」的健康則是「生命力」，是不被時代所淹沒、吞噬的「創新」活力，也可以說是基於理解與肯認之後的一種熱愛「行動」。

In a symbiotic collective like a community, "physical" health refers to the cohesion of its members. This includes the sense of identity and care that individuals and families feel toward the community, which allows it to be recognized as a true "community" in the first place. Meanwhile, "spiritual" health represents vitality—the innovative energy that prevents a community from being overwhelmed or swallowed by the changing times. This can be described as a passionate "call to action" born from deep understanding and affirmation.

因為每一個成員就等同是社區的最小單位，所以愛社區也是自我實踐的起點。如同親與子的關係，在「愛」中，我們總可以有無限創新的行動可能。

Because every member serves as the community's smallest unit, loving one's community becomes the starting point for self-actualization. Much like the relationship between a parent and child, within the context of "love," there are always infinite possibilities for innovative action.

簡單的說 In short

社區創新是靠「愛」來推動；經過認識、理解、接納、發展，使社區成為一個擴大版的「自己」，與時俱進。

Community innovation is driven by "love." Through the process of recognition, understanding, acceptance, and development, the community becomes an expanded version of "oneself," evolving in step with the times.