Anna Neima

Anna Neima, an author and researcher known for her focus on 20th-century communal experiments, dives into the quest for utopia after WWI. She reveals how the war's trauma sparked diverse attempts to create ideal societies across different countries. Highlights include the innovative Dartington Hall's cooperative vision, Gurdjieff's shocking methods, and the enduring appeal of the Bruderhof. Neima discusses why these communal experiments often struggled, emphasizing the importance of a clear manifesto and sustainable economics. Her insights shine a light on the relevance of these movements today.